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Thank you for the input, it was helpful. I Plan on building kits beyond this, and I checked the specs for this particular guitar and it is pure mahogany. Almost pinkish when you get down to the base after the stain. I think I figured out the order whilst browsing the internet last night, so that isn't my problem anymore haha. Here's what I've done: Sanded whole thing down to pure wood, filled huge gouges with stained wood puddy, bought Nitro in a can, behren's wood grain filler, have all of the hardware, and also purchased sanding sealer. I guess the order doesn't matter, but what I'll do is Grain filler sand sanding sealer primer Paint nitro

I'd rather know someone's personal experience on what works. This is my first time, so you could understand why I'd love to get first hand advice rather than interpret stuff from a new forum. I can handle nitro, when it comes to safety, I bought about 200 dollars worth of masks, gloves, vents, and paint suits. I just want my guitar to come out not looking like it's a piece of Soaked bench.

Okay, so I Just joined this site because I'm in desparate need of assistance when it comes to refinishing my guitar. I completely stripped my Epiphone black beauty 3 and now I have no idea what to put on it without being scared of using the wrong materials. The wood is mahogony, and I can't take off the neck because it's glued (but that isn't one of my problems) My questions consist of: Should I use water based or oil based materials (what's the difference in outcome) Stain or paint Nitro or poly spray or wipe on application What do I use to fill the grain of my wood (Easiest and cheapest, i've heard that stained super glue works well) And I also need a list of all of the supplies and processes listed in order from start to "Finish" Lol Meaning that even with the variable items, what should I put on first - last etc. I heard the order was: Grain filler Sealant Paint clear protective coat I want my guitar to look somewhat like this guitar featured on the guitar of the month from 2005 page. http://www.projectguitar.com/gal/gotm/may5.jpg