Ok, had to delay the finishing process until I got the necks to fit into their pockets and the hole for the neck selector switch routed just a little larger. That was accomplished by just using some 150 sandpaper on the sides of the necks and the neck pockets. It only took a few passes on each to get it perfect.
Found out that brush on sanding sealer was the right thing to do and I'm starting that tomorrow. One coat, let dry 2 hours. Second coat let dry overnight, then sand smooth with no shiny spots. Repeat that process and then it's time for the color coats. I'm going with Reranch's "Fender Neck Amber" for the necks and body. Since I've got twice the necks and an oversize body, I'm going to have to get twice the recommended amount for one guitar but better to have more than enough than to have too little. Same holds true for the clear coat.
Another thing that may or may not be an issue is that the fretboards are still slightly above the body when fitted into their grooves. I'm going to do a rough check by mounting the bridge and then stretching a string across to see if it's really too high or if it's my imagination.
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