OK, so I have already applied a pre stain and 3 coats of a dark red varathane oil base stain to my maple neck, just the back. I used the same stain on the alder body, but the neck is only about half the darkness and I would like it to match as close as possible. I have never used anything but a clear on maple before. Will several more coats of stain bring the color close to the body? the maple neck is a clear maple, not a flame or birdseye. Thanks! I'm new to this guitar building, auto body work and painting is my thing
Paul.
Paul.