HB-4S spalted maple top.

[Johnbamb]

Try using oooo steel wool very lightly. Don't try and make the glue match. Fade the color into the glue shade. The lighter binding will make it work.

[RocknRolf]

Looking amazing rage!
I had a similar glue spot on my TL. I applied a couple of layers of stain building it up with a q-tip and then blended it in with the rest. Can't see the spot anymore now.

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[McCreed]

Another method for disguising the glue spot around the lower bout, is tinting some Tru Oil with the Angelus.

That leather dye is alcohol based and will mix just fine with oil based polyurethane or Tru Oil. I would apply the tinted mixture to the glue area until the right colour was achieved, let it dry, then continue with untinted Tru Oil.

Just a thought...

[Rage]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys it's great.
Brief update.
Neck stained and set in.
Couple coats of tru oil applied.

[Johnny Bravo]

Bravo for all of this - I admire your creativity and adventurousness here.

I know the nervousness of doing staining like this for the first time but you have far exceeded anything I've been able to do. I admire your "do or die" attitude and what has ended up being a quite unique looking instrument.

I can only wonder at your approach to actually learning to play bass - I'll bet that will be something.

Bravo.

[bassdude]

Loving the finish, beautiful job!

Peter