That's sad Simon I too feel your pain, sometimes these things fight back like you wouldn't believe.

My first Tele, the PBH-4 and now the Tuff Dog have fought like hell against getting the finish I wanted on the body, only The Count STA-1 was compliant with my wishes.

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger and I'm sure you'll find a way to see this through.

We all have virtual ears for you to bitch to and virtual shoulders to cry on so keep on keeping on and you'll get there in the end