I forgot to mention something...not so much a suggestion, but something to consider. It's always good to test the finish before you commit to it on the guitar. The water based finishes I have used take a lot of technique to brush on thin enough so that they flatten well. I think part of the reason is that they tend to skin-over relatively quickly, but then take a while to dry. What the mfg suggested I try with Brite Tone was their retarder... So I got some, but then my technique improved enough so that I have not used it. Also I worried about runs on curved surfaces. The Saman dries considerably quicker so if you have trouble getting it to level you might try their retarder. Alternatively, and this has worked well for me, you might prime your brush with water before dipping in the the finish. That, a light touch, and moving relatively quickly have made the most difference for me--so far. Still working on the technique for sure!
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