Thanks vh2580 and fender3x.
Work and weather have slowed my progress on this build. But, I have added a logo to the headstock and yesterday managed to add a few coats of Cabot's water-based satin poly to the body and neck.
I think I will forgo the burst. I'm worried about being able to clean the binding after, and also that taping the binding will result in lifting/damaging the clear coats. I should have done the burst immediately after the stain coat!
I have also picked up some open back Grover tuners (98 series), with the push in bushings.