Leaderboard

On a darkish wood, it will darken it pretty much the same as most other finishes - similar to the colour the wood goes when wiped with a damp cloth. On lighter woods (like maple) you get a slightly amber tone. The above is naturally a very dark wood ( n.a. Black Walnut?). It would go the same colour if you wet it.

Andy has just dropped the guitar round and yes it is fantastic. The neighbours are gonna love me the next few days.

Last bit on the body - the rear binding strip. Yes - it is flat...: Then back to swifts! A couple on what will become the headstock plate Then one for the bottom of the heel, being glued here at the same time as a couple of wings to widen the headstock: The finished cap, complete with swift: On my own builds, I tend to try out stuff I've never tried before. I've never tried binding a headstock plate before, but am pleased how it has come out: And with the neck trimmed, being glued on: Well - I think the neck will have to be carved soon, but I really need to fit the fretboard first and have only just ordered the trussrod Plenty to be getting on with in the meantime, though...

I've spent my whole life using my hands for work or pleasure, (eh ?), airfix kits to tuning car engines, this is great, really excellent, well done fella. J