Quote Originally Posted by McCreed View Post
I'd say your on the right track with your process but, FWIW, I didn't use sanding sealer on mine.
I did ebony timbermate, followed by water based dye, followed by wipe-on poly.
Hi McCreed, I was awaiting your valued input. That finish you achieved is definitely the 'red-rag-to-a-bull' target.
I haven't applied the Sanding sealer as yet.
One application of ebony Timbermate has hightlighted all the flaws that I need to sand out.
I did use red india ink on a previous guitar and it went well with the Tru-Oil, which I just happen to have laying around.
Either of those is still up in the air at the moment.

Yes, I could have kicked up a fuss about the fretboard.
Mustangs don't usually come with maple necks.
Despite being 'engineered' rosewood, it seems to be intact.
Once I've radiused it, I'll fine sand and see if a few lacquer top coats sort it out.

cheers, Mark.