I practiced, practiced and practiced some more trying to get a sunbust with stain and it just wasn't happening. Bought a set of Nitro Rattle cans, expensive but worth it I think, took a deep breath and sprayed. I turned out good enough for me. defiantly easier than stain, for me anyway.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=9296&page=4.