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I thought of that; using a piece of scrap wood, but I don't have a piece that has some flame or figure to it to practice on. I figured that if it didn't turn out so well, I could always strip it and start over.

Thanks again! One more newbie question if you don't mind; I can't really "see" the sealer, but have been told it there. Would it make the job any easier / more complete removeal if I use some sort of a striper first? Something like "Homer Forbey's" or do you guys use something different? Thanks!

Thanks Godin SD for your reply. I gather from your comment of "sand to bare wood" that the sealer that Warmoth uses would prevent the stain from penetrating consistantly?

I've read some of the posts here, and some things on the "re-ranch" site but two things I'm not to clear on; 1.) The neck I have has some great flame to it, it's a Warmoth neck with their sealer on it. I would like to stain it slightly vintge amber to get the flame to "pop". Should I remove the Warmoth sealer, and if so, what's the best product / method to do so? 2.) To get the flame to "pop" I've read that I need to stain it a little darker than I want, sand it back so that the color only remains in the grain, and re-stain the color I really want. Question; should I just use the amber I have in a heavier strength for the coat to sand back, or should I use a brown, or dark brown, to make the flames more pronounced? Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks,