This Tru-oil is interesting stuff. I think I have enough on it now. Took about 12 wiped on applications. It is at this point with lacquer I would let it cure ~6weeks, wet sand, then buff.

I've read two things about Tru-oil regarding this... It does need some curing time. About a week. Then the finish can be leveled. (I'll probably wet sand 400-1600 grit). But, it doesn't get buffed after. Instead you put on one last, very thin, top coat of the product.

I'll see how that goes.

The other thing I read, AND THIS IS A WARNING, seems this might not be a ideal finish for acoustic instruments. This is a penetrating oil. I watched it myself as I put the first few applications on. The wood really soaks it up till it starts to build. Some people are reporting that it gets into the wood and kills the tone. I have not tried this product on an acoustic instrument yet myself. But, judging by the way it soaks in, I can see this being an issue with a thin top wood, like spruce. In my mind, I can picture it turning an airy, resonate wood, into a oil hardened piece of plastic.

But, so far, for this build, its not bad. Shouldn't be an issue for an electric. The only few things left to see is how it holds up to wear/use, and if it ever gets sticky/gummy while playing. (nothing is worse then a sticky neck!)

Well, this whole project has been an experiment. After all, the thing is made of scrap wood I found around the shop! So, the experiment continues.

BTW: It seems to me the True-oil tends to lend a darker, amber, cast to the original color of the stain as it builds up. Not, that I mind on this one. The guitar has taken on a really nice, dark, red wine, color.