Hi,

Before dive into finishing my friends kit, I've trained with a basswood body that was around for a year.
Sanded it to 240 grit, stained with Crimson Guitars Stunning Stains, sanding sealer (1 coat) and then 1 coat of Crimson's Penetrating Oil....

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What do you guys think?