[edit](Good to see that the edit functionality has been fixed whilst I’ve been away 😋 ) The other brand I’ve used is “Osmo” particularly when I’ve wanted a clear or light shade to a top, rather than a strong colour…   Read more»

@tej I switched to the Crimson guitar stains.  They’ve got a wide range of colours (which you can mix and/or overlay to create bursts, etc), they’re easy to apply and the results generally match the colour in the bottle! They…   Read more»

@tej – one of the reasons that I moved away from it is because it is very susceptible to any inconsistencies with the wood, the preparation of the wood, and the application of the product.  I basically got fed up…   Read more»

Cheers @Russ – my wife has been really ill, so lots of hospital trips and no time (or inclination) for guitar buildery stuff. 
Hopefully she’s now on the recovery path, so you’ve got me back here!!

He just commented he might want to go for the same colour as his AC Cobra replica, which I can see working. Priorities, priorities …   Get the guitar finished in a colour/scheme that he likes, and then respray that…   Read more»