I have heaps of upgrade components to make this the best build I have completed so far.....apprehensive for what my skill level will produce...but so keen to give it a go.

Number one issue for me is the rubbing through on the edges....wet sanding....steel wool....polishing and buffing.

My process....sand...pore fill....stain....tru oil.....attach any transfers, stickers, decals......wipe on poly....auto products to wax shine and finish.

Is the secret to put more tru oil or poly on the edges? How do I get an even appearing finish if I have to put more on the edges? Is the secret to only do a limited number of passes with wet sanding, so less steps in grades....e.g. 800 1200 2000....instead of starting lower at 600 and adding 1500 in there along the way?

One other thing is how do you perfectly seat and match the end of the neck to the pockets? I have had hands on some home built kits recently and the contact and fit of the end of the neck in those is way better than what I have managed to achieve. These two necks are not covered by a pick guard at the base, so I would like to get them shaped to evenly fit into the pocket.

I have seen you tube things of using carbon paper to mark the neck end....but how do you only sand the bit with carbon on it...and keep the neck end evenly shaped?

Sorry guys....but seriously keen to make this the best build I have done. I am not aiming for fully gloss finish...just a blemish free and good quality finish. I have the good bits to make this a nice sounding, very playable and wonderful instrument. I just would like it to also look that way.

Any advice for a nervous an expectant Dad (guitar) will be happily stored for later use. I thank you.