Members StratAttackJack Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Given that they charge more for finished necks, and I'm a cheap bastard, I've been thinking about purchasing an unfinished neck (with a wood combo that doesn't NEED finish, as explained on their site). Are there any major drawbacks to this decision? Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Nope. No drawbacks I can think of. I actually have two of their maple necks that 'require' finish, and left them unfinished. One of them is 5 years old, the other is 3, and they are both holding up just fine. It does void the warranty if you leave maple unfinished though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Best cheap quality finish for a Warmoth neck: Get a can of Zinsser's Bullseye Sealcoat. They sell it at Home Depot. This is the only stuff that will work.THIS IS THE STUFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted May 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for the responses, guys. Zinsser's Bullseye Sealcoat...why is this all that will work? Sorry, I know nothing about finishing! Any other input from experienced buyers would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members go cat go Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for the responses, guys. Zinsser's Bullseye Sealcoat...why is this all that will work? Sorry, I know nothing about finishing! Any other input from experienced buyers would be great. Thanks Any help at all will be highly appreciated here too! How were the "classic" early 80's Charvel necks finished? I think it was an oil base. They felt freekin' wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chiro972 Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just don't like the look of the woods that don't need finish. I bought a maple neck with pao ferro fingerboard and it was very easy to finish the maple with minwax wipe on poly. It is a satin finish and feels a lot like raw wood, but is smoother and covers the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 There is no downside if selecting woods that don't need any finish. You get that warm, organic, silky smooth wood feel. If you want maple, then you can always Tru-oil it yourself. Tru-Oil is the finish most often used for gun stocks, it wipes on, dries hard and it is a Warmoth-approved finish. It's as easy as wiping on repeating coats with some occasional sanding in-between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members go cat go Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Where can one by this Tru-Oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted May 29, 2007 Members Share Posted May 29, 2007 Where can one by this Tru-Oil? Wal-Mart or just about any type of hunting/sports supply store. Buy small bottles, once open it's shelf life is short. There are a few threads on the subject here if you search for them, people have discussed their success and methods. http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/index.html The Birchwood-Casey company (makers) have a great brochure on to use it to finish gun stocks, the exact same procedure can be used with guitar necks. You can study on how to use wood dyes to pull out flame or birdseye in maple and duplicate this Tru-oil finish by G&L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted May 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 Thanks for the informative responses, everyone. That helps me a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted May 30, 2007 Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 I used Tru-Oil purchased at Walmart to finish this neck: 4 Coats Tru-Oil. Steel Wool Between Each Dry Coat. 6 Coats Tru-Oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted May 30, 2007 Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 I'm shooting reranch nitro on a Squier 51 neck right now. It's turning out so good, I am gonna take the tru oil off of the Agile neck and nitro it, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted May 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 Looks good, jrockbridge! I don't know if I have the patience for nitro I'd end up doing a piss poor job I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oyaji Posted May 30, 2007 Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 just get a rosewood neck and you're set. Don't have to worry about staining at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berserker22 Posted May 30, 2007 Members Share Posted May 30, 2007 Mighty Mite, Fender licensed necks (finished) are on ebay for 99 buckeroos. Not bad. Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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