@ndakota I’ve got some of this I’ll be using: https://www.crimsonguitars.com/products/penetrating-guitar-finishing-oil/ Have a look on YouTube as there was a product demonstration/tutorial for it somewhere. From the reviews 3 or 4 coats would leave a nice satin sheen on it. I’ve…   Read more»

@robin Is it transparent then, would you use it before or after staining? Sounds like another technique I need to test anyway!

@markbailey This is the dent (bottom left) I was talking about. I’ll opt for the drop off water first and see if that helps before trying anything more severe!

@koendb thanks for the rundown, I’d agree that claims of tonal improvement from filling the gaps are significant on an electric guitar are unlikely. I’m yet to see or indeed hear any proof of anything like that from wood choice…   Read more»

@robin Sorry for the tough time your family is having. Guitar is looking good, bet you’re pleased. Is the point of grain filling just to give a physically smooth surface?