The whole thing was brush painted. I mixed Phalo blue acrylic paint with the Cabothane clear to create a transparent blue fade on the back, a bit like old blue jearns:
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Similar on the headstock:
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The back of the headstock and neck are done with Tung Oil; feels nice.