no worries Ampman sounds like you are fully qualified to have your name. Would love to see a pic of them especially the 1966 Marshall !
To pop the flame maple I apply black stain to the veneer without any sanding, then sand that about 180/220 to 320 grit then apply your cherry burst, beware the veneers are pretty thin so don't oversand/
Here's mine I did coolangatta gold and jarrah stain on mahogany back and sides






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