Members TravvyBear Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Anyone ever done this? I just did it to my SX Jazz Bass because I heard a lot of people really hate all that poly on their neck. Feels awesome now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarrizle Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I've been thinking about doing this to my PRS Santana SE because I can't stand the overly glossed finish on the neck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eti Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Always do if it's glossy. But for instance, not to a mid-'60s Fender neck. They usually don't need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I did it on my first electric, an Epiphone. Worked out fine I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jon Hiller Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 The custom strat I built, I used super glue on the neck for a finish, and I buffed it out with steel wool for a nice satin feel. I think it makes a neck feel less sticky if you knock the gloss off it with steel wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mitchell? Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Do it to all my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tron Murphy Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I used super glue on the neck for a finishthe {censored}? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted February 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 How far down into the neck do you guys go? I just went until it felt smooth, looks a little misty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby D Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 ummmm.......ALWAYS tape up your pickups with masking or gaffers tape BEFORE you use the steel wool. just speaking from experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eti Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 How far down into the neck do you guys go? I just went until it felt smooth, looks a little misty. sig material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flump Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I do that to any glossy guitar neck. Usually your hand will buff it out after a few months and you'll have to do it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 ummmm.......ALWAYS tape up your pickups with masking or gaffers tape BEFORE you use the steel wool. just speaking from experience Ohhhh, the magnets + wool shards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thisISjoel Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Use sandpaper bois, like this guy... [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] He's got alot of great videos about setting up different guitars and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 I do the opposite, the back of the neck is about the only thing I clean and polish regularly, I like it smooth and shiny.... feels much nicer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Glom-o Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 "That's what we need, Jack, a little water on the back of the neck and the code." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tom_s252 Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 ummmm.......ALWAYS tape up your pickups with masking or gaffers tape BEFORE you use the steel wool. just speaking from experience Wrapping the body in something helps, I find. However you do it though, keep the stray bits of steel away from the magnets or you'll be cleaning it up forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jon Hiller Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 the {censored}? I used super glue, it's VERY hard once set up. Lasts a long, long time. Simple to apply, just fold over a paper towel until you have it down to about a 2-inch square or so. Run a bead of super glue down the back of the neck and spread it before it sets up, just wipe it into a good coat on the back of the neck. Let it set up until it's hardened, then just steel wool it smooth. If you have slight imperfections or spots where the finish isn't covered well, just do a second coat. My custom strat's neck has one coat and I built it in 1991, I haven't worn through it yet. It's turning a nice shade of yellow now with age, too. Just don't do this type of finish in a small closed in space, as you need good ventilation because of the glue's fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted February 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 I used super glue, it's VERY hard once set up. Lasts a long, long time. Simple to apply, just fold over a paper towel until you have it down to about a 2-inch square or so. Run a bead of super glue down the back of the neck and spread it before it sets up, just wipe it into a good coat on the back of the neck. Let it set up until it's hardened, then just steel wool it smooth. If you have slight imperfections or spots where the finish isn't covered well, just do a second coat. My custom strat's neck has one coat and I built it in 1991, I haven't worn through it yet. It's turning a nice shade of yellow now with age, too. Just don't do this type of finish in a small closed in space, as you need good ventilation because of the glue's fumes. Sometimes you gotta huff a little glue, BFD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tron Murphy Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Sometimes you gotta huff a little glue, BFD some white pill = gateway to glue huffing....hugz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted February 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 some white pill = gateway to glue huffing....hugzYou're my gateway drug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OnWingsOfLead Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 I do this to all my glossy necks! I always run a neat tape line even with the nut on the back of the headstock to give a nice clean line a la Musicman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've always been curious about doing something like this to my Les Paul..... maybe I'll try it out on my SX bass first though, just to see how it goes. Thanks for posting that vid, Joel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ambient Exposure Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 He's got alot of great videos about setting up different guitars and stuff. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted February 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've always been curious about doing something like this to my Les Paul..... maybe I'll try it out on my SX bass first though, just to see how it goes. Thanks for posting that vid, Joel! Thats what I did. Just did it to my John Lennon, FEELS AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockDaJoJo Posted February 17, 2010 Members Share Posted February 17, 2010 Am I the only one who LOVES super glossy necks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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