. looks great big d. That was your first time doing binding? well you did a great job doing it, what color you doing that quilted top? i cant wait to see this guitar finished. I have a couple of questions myself if you dont mind. I just bought some quilted and curly maple and wherever those black spots are on your body, its REALL rough. Is it supposed to be like that? Ive never dealt with raw curly and quilted maple before. Also, is that was its supposed to look like when you "sand back"? Thannks