Fortunately the neck hasn't fought anywhere near as hard as the body and it's come up a treat so very happy on that front.

For the body I still want that black burst on the top and solid on the back and sides so the Black Stump is getting sanded back and I'm planning to use black automotive acrylic which a spray test on a piece of pine has gone down quite nicely over the DT Coolangatta Gold.

I'll shoot the back and sides with a detail gun and use an airbrush for the burst.

The question I have is what to do about the final coat.

The CG stain and intensifier coats are done and curing, so from here I feel there are three options and would appreciate a recommendation/feedback from anyone who has gone down one of these paths.

1. Final coats of the CG before spraying the burst.
2. Shoot the burst and then do the final coat over the lot.
3. Ignore the final coat, shoot the burst and clear coat the lot with satin acrylic.

Off to the PB shop to order some Dingo Wax and some black neck & scratchplate screws because I plan to refresh The Count while I'm at it