The colour on electrics such as the Vintage Sunburst, has been achieved by spraying coloured nitro (now Truetone?) over varnish. It is mentioned by Pepijin t'Hart in this vid:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erp_wAEdTP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erp_wAEdTP0
Alan
''Bad company done got me here …'' - Rev Gary Davis
''Bad company done got me here …'' - Rev Gary Davis