Further to what Simon posted, my TL was done with: Timbermate (which is water based), water based dye and then clear coated with oil based poly.
I make my own wipe-on poly by mixing 50/50 turps/poly (Cabothane Gloss) and had no issues with the water based products underneath, other than the normal "lift" you get with the first few coats. Just to reiterate, that is normal if being applied by wiping on with a cloth and typically not a problem with a single colour stain.
If you do go with the U-beaut dyes, I reckon you could mix the Red and Black (Green Black*) or the Cedar to get the exact colour you're after.
I recommend being very methodical and using accurate measures, and most importantly, WRITE IT DOWN so the colour can be recreated if you need more or have to do a repair down the track.
I did a mod/repair for a customer early this year on his Epiphone 335 which involved reshaping the headstock to a Gibson-style "open book". The 335 was the classic vintage cherry which I had to match, and did it successfully with my U-beaut dyes. Unfortunately I can't find my recipe at the moment, but will have a look for if you're interested.
I'm pretty sure it was the Red and Cedar that got me there.
I'll see if I can find a photo of the finished guitar (had a major computer crash after the job).
*re: the Green Black - It does have a slight greenish tinge to it but it will dry to a black, but not not a solid black - if that makes any sense. It will definitely darken other colours it's mixed with though.
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