| Tung oil is very sticky, when you're working with it. I'd recommend you get some disposable vinyl gloves. It's murder getting it off your skin. Also, the cloth you use will be history, when you're done, so use something disposable, as well - an old t-shirt, cut in several pieces seems to work the best. If you want it substantially darker, you might need to stain it, first. I'd recommend taking the instrument to the hardware store, so you can compare the neck color to the many different stains. Also check the directions on the stain. If I remember correctly, you need to steel wool it, after it dries. Also, another pair of gloves, for staining.
The hardware store should have all of this stuff. hrb |