Any tips about Oil finish?

[Yoon]

Hello, I ordered unfinished Dinky J body and neck. My goal is a black oil finish without hiding grain.  I could ask local luthier to do it for me but it costs more than I expected so I want to do the finish by myself. I'm thinking of using Shellac as a primer. About 2 times. Use color tone liquid stain to make black color more vivid. And end with Restol wood oil for final finish.
But I have some questions about this process.

1. unfinished Warmoth woods are finished with 220 grit sandpaper. Then, Do I have to do the sanding before shellac or It doesn't necessary?
2. Which steps do require a sanding?
3. Since I don't want any gloss rather, I want matte satin texture. In this case do I need a clear coat or tung oil layer would be enough?

Is there any advice or tips, everything is welcome. Thanks

 

[Toulouse_Tuhles]

Stain first.  You will do best with alcohol based stain. Shellac should not be used under oil finish. It will seal wood, preventing oil penetration.  For oil, I prefer PURE tung oil, not stuff from big box stores.  Dries slowe but is a great finish.  Sanding is minimal.  Alcohol will barely raise grain.  Oil should be well thinned for first coat.... Which should be wet for a long time.... 15 mins or so .... Then wiped dry.  No sanding needed... Except very light sanding before final coat. 

 

[stratamania]

What kind of oil are you thinking about?