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You've certainly done a good job; I hope it sounds as good as it looks.

Back and sides just about there. First coat on the top. I now know why they call if finishing. If you started with this part of your build I think you might just give up. Hopefully one gets more proficient with repeated attempts.

Patience is definitely needed for the finishing process, because there is no shortcut. If there was, I would have found one. LOL It's looking good.

Looking awesome! Did you do anything to fill the pores? Or did you decide you like the look better with them unfilled? I finished my first two guitars with Tru Oil and to fill the pores I wet sanded with the Tru Oil pushing the slurry around to fill the pores. I had to do that maybe, 6 times before they were filled on the Rosewood. It was a ton of work, and on my current build I plan to spray a water based product from LMI, and pore fill with a clear water based filler as well. So we'll see if that's any easier...

I did many coats of Zinsser seal coat wiped on and then sanded back. The sides are pretty good but you can still see some pores on the back. Final pictures are posted in the show it off forum. But the more I play it and live the sound the less I care about the minor things.

John J wrote:I did many coats of Zinsser seal coat wiped on and then sanded back. The sides are pretty good but you can still see some pores on the back. Final pictures are posted in the show it off forum. But the more I play it and live the sound the less I care about the minor things.

I used Zinsser as well for pore filling. It takes many, many coats, and when you think you're done, it takes more. I mixed my own shellac for the finish. I'll never regret using this method, because the effect on the wood was magical.