I hear your pain.
Easier to do a build without binding which is why i have done 5 out of 7 without the stuff.
Acknowledge it is needed on semi hollows to hide the joins, and same with maple veneered tops.
Not sure how you sort this one out. Might have a look when on a computer to see if that provokes any inspirational ideas.

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