Hi Maiden,
The stain is from Stewmac with although mixed at a higher concentration than recommended. The back is just a clear coat over the Mahogany. Although the cavities look as if they've been taped only the neck mortise has been protected, the blue in the pup cavities is from a light toner coat. The right one is in the queue and is unchanged from the above pic but I'm looking forward to getting into it.
Hi Gun,
I use a 1/2" shank, 7/8" roundover bit. A 1/2" roundover will leave you a lot left to do.
Neil