hey no worries @rob, thanks for the feedback!
I've built 3 teles with natural necks and headstocks and I really like the look. For the strat I was trying to go a little different - more like a vintage strat look. In hindsight it probably would have been a good idea to keep at least the neck natural as it's a big contrast now with the body colour. Well, it's done now and there's no going back - the TO is soaked in and it's here to stay. The more I think about changing the headstock colour the more reticent I get. Maybe on the next strat!
cheers,
Gav.