DTL-1 Ash body. First build

[Johnny Bravo]

Thanks, Simon and Dozy - all great feedback.

I wish I'd asked earlier on this forum about recommendations for tackling the Springsteen idea - I was simply taking guidance from PBG when I bought the kit.

I agree that I probably have to massively temper my expectations now and will just chalk all the grain filling work up to experience. Lesson learned there...

Can I still achieve the Springsteen Esquire look like this if I decide just to go for a solid colour, then?

Otherwise, with what I'm working with and if I abandon the Springsteen idea, would I perhaps be better off going more along the lines of a burgundy or cherry? And, if I abandon the Dingotone, what finishes might I consider going after?

As for the neck, I saw a nice gentleman on the YouTubes who was using Boiled Linseed Oil. I have fond memories of my dearly departed dad trying to bring an old chair back to life using Linseed Oil, so there is a slight romanticised leaning towards that as a possible option (but I also understand that Tru Oil is all the rage). If I abandon the Springsteen, then I suppose I don't need to worry about the classic orangy-yellow neck, right?

Thanks, as ever and kind regards