As I have to hit the glue run with the little wire brush I had a look at the neck and headstock before work this morning. I note that the colour has a patchy effect now after a couple of days drying. The colour has really permeated some areas and the wood is nearly white in the more polished/shiny/tight fibre areas of the grain.
I am just wondering if you may have been right....maybe 800 is a little too fine.
I am thinking about giving the whole thing a hit with 600 grit after I fix the glue mark and sand that bit back through the ranges.
I was just wondering if you think this will cause an issue. Yes, I am aware I will have to go over the whole thing again with stain. Just wondering how DT goes with a heavier grit...e.g. 600 as opposed to 800.
And...sorry about doubting your pre-eminent skills.