You would think that...but sadly no. I only do hand applied stains and finishes and getting even reliable colours and or shades has escaped me. My better finishes have been ones where...as in this project...the grain and figure is highlighted by the grain filler and sealed by the top coat. If I have to use colour I often sand through parts in my vigour to finish.
However, I have a few tech items and you also have one of them...Weirdy...and I enjoy soldering and wiring challenges.
Sanding and fitting I don’t mind...applying stains and finishes not bad either....finish sanding...wet sanding....polishing gets me every time.
Oh, 29 is the number of guitars and basses in my possession....made about 25 from kits.
It is a hobby and you will become a victim of G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition syndrome)