Question on building the All Star 1208

[Patrick82]

The tip of the 1208. is a size 8 tube. Al Golberg says to use this configuration: HNLGs 20, 16, 12, 12, 10, 10, 10 with a size 10 UST tip.

First, does this sound like the right set up to go with a 7000C3?

Considering that is right, my next question is where can I get HNLG guides? I've found BHNLGs but no HNLGs. I assumed that they are the same thing, just black. None of the sites had just HNLGs.

Third question: The rod tip is an 8. I can't find a UST 10/8 tip top. Mike T sells a PST 10/8 PST top. What is the difference between the PST and the UST series of tops?

I also looked for a 10/8.5 UST tip so I could build up the tip of the blank but that was a no go. The best I could do is a 10/9 UST. If the PST isn't advisable, would I be better off building up the tip to a 9 or cutting the tip back to a 9?

If your answer is build up the tip, what should I use to do this?

If your answer is to cut the tip back, aproximately how much of the rod would I lose?

Thanks guys