Thanks again Wokka. It is a real Bigsby. When I plugged up the holes, didn't allow for the stain to take to the end grain of the dowel more than the top. Searched for an inexpensive tailpiece that would cover the patch, but only this one would reach far enough.
Was hoping the back and neck would come out darker. After many coats it just wasn't happening.

Thanks Bargeloobs. I've seen the work that goes into your (and other's) guitars and this is pretty tame by comparison.