Cheers @bart-van-der-kemp.
I think I will air on the side of caution and go for 23 mm and like you say I can always sand a little afterwards.
Thanks for the advice most appreciated. 😀 

@bart-van-der-kemp Thanks, the finish  looks good, not familiar with “hardware oil” have you got a link to the product please? Also did the oil alter the colour from when you stained it at all?

Yep, here also a Bandsmen in progress.

Very nice work @bart-van-der-kemp 

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let’s hope it is not a vintage Les Paul.

I was more worried that it was a well played new one.  If it’s just some old relic, then who’d care …
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@bart-van-der-kemp I was thinking about this. I still don’t know the value of the guitar. If it’s not a relic I will do the over hang and not bother with this. But if it is a relic then I don’t…   Read more»

Thanks @bart-van-der-kemp, I’ll have a look on you tube for him. I like seeing different ways of doing things. I’ve been using the glue to fill the gaps under the fret tangs and sanding/polish up so I know that works. …   Read more»

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I had a piece of veneer that is perfect for this job. With this extra space I am able to lift the guitar when I grab the neck. The neck is…[Read more]

@bart-van-der-kemp There is an easy fix – this sort of thing used to happen all the time at ‘the factory that shall remain nameless in this context’ so don’t feel too bad! Use a piece of veneer to fill the…   Read more»

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Try this:

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If that didn’t work please let me know – ta!