I just picked up a minty 64B and the stock does look a little dowdy. I am a linspeed fan but in this case I would go for something a little more glossy too. I NEVER sand anything that has had finish on it already unless I am starting at 400. Usually I just burnish it a bit with some finish and some 0000 steel wool too. Should need nothing more. I make a rubbing varnish of my own using a 50/50 cut of a decent varnish and Danish oil or Minwax then wax it with a good paste wax. They sure can look nice. Mebbe I should do some for mine too. Hmmmm.