I recently sand the body of my bass guitar i want to give it the natural look what polish,stain,finish to use?

Question

the body is a light wheight tropical wood.

Answer 1

Lacquer or shellac.

Answer 2

You can buy lacquer in a spray can, just practice before you attempt the quitar.  Sand between coats, but when you get it looking smooth leave it alone. Lacquer aint easy to apply for the novice. Stains come in all colors, natural etc. Definately  good to stain it first, it seals it, then sand sealer, then finish. You can do it, just be patient do not rush it.

Answer 3

Maybe Tung oil?

Look below for it being used on... guitar bodies.