No progress on the body today. It's still not dry from yesterday. Here is what it looks like after 12 light coats of amber shellac. One nice thing about the alcohol base is that it melted a small run or two.
It's quite a difference from the picture with 4 coats. There is intensity and depth to it now. I realize that this color might not be for everyone, but I like it:
Neck: I removed the color coat and took it back down to the nitro. I need to fix the dent in the headstock anyway. It gave me an opportunity to smooth out a few small runs. Boris was absolutely correct when he said that a very light mist coat or two of Behlen maple is all that you need. I got carried away and paid the price. Better to fix it now than to hate the color. It turns orange when you put too much of it on. Plus, a lighter neck will look great with the amber shellac body.