Hi Adam,

Have you found a pic of the finish type you are trying to achieve?

As you say, its the luck of the draw with basswood (or with any wood for that matter). Although I have an idea, most of the time I don't really settle on the colour/finish scheme until I've sanded for a few hours.

I love my basswood strat (solid paint build) and prefer it to my others sometimes as its so light and comfortable yet not compromising on tone.