I think I have done a complete search on the sight, but if I missed this answer please forgive me (point me).
I am fast approaching the time to begin my first finishing of a guitar. The guitar in question has a maple top over a mahogany body. I hope to apply a busrt finish to the top, but I do not have access to a spray gun. I know that I can go the can route (as suggested by ReRanch).
However, I was wondering if I could wipe the finish on instead of using spray cans? I feel like I have read many posts where people have talked about wiping on at least part of the finish, but then it always turns to spraying.
I also plan to follow Myka's suggestion of painting a clearcoat on the binding, for a faux binding look.
Jo