Keeping it simple with them -- "made in" on the back of the headstock, "Stonecaster". I think I'll write some message or other in the neck pocket too.
So anyway, I've now learned why builds go dark at about this stage. Getting a good finish does take quite a while!
Eight coats of the base coat on the body, which took it to the colour I wanted, then six of the clear top coat.
Looks good, but maybe a little shinier than I wanted; although the bottle says satin, each coat makes it a bit glossier, which is understandable. Maybe a light rub with some sandpaper (1000 grit?) would make it closer to what I want? If so, perhaps a few more coats of top coat would be a good idea for protection, then a final satinisation...
Only six coats of colour on the neck, and so far one of the top coat.
I think I'll give it another top coat before putting on the decals, then a bunch more to protect it. Here I do want a nice smooth finish, for obvious playability reasons....
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