One of my few, “in action”, shots. Black coat has been applied, which is to make the grain stand out (well that’s the plan). It will then be sanded back with 240, to leave it only in the grain. I’m using a pine baton to hold the guitar while finishing (thus I can do all the sides at once). Notice I missed with the 4th screw hole as the drill press wandered on that one. Even in pine it wanders, so I must use a guide for all holes that matter.
Coat isn’t that even, but it’s going to be mostly sanded off. This is an alcohol based dye, so it’s application time is very short, but it’s very low hassle other than that.