Members Jimmy25 Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 My MIJ 1993 (57'reissue) strat's poly vintage maple neck is extremely sticky!My left hand, esp the thumb, always get stuck and can't move around smoothly.This problem is bothering me a lot as it really decreased the playability.Perhaps it's the gummy dirt, or maybe it's my easily sweaty hands... However, I did try to use a clean rag damped with warm waterand wipe around the neck in circular motion repeatedly,then use a dry microfiber + my warm moist breath and wipe it again.Unfortunately, it seems like it didn't help much,it's still extremely sticky as it is. I did some research,and I don't really want to use sandpaper / steel wool / lemon oilas it might damage the maple finish.Right now I'm thinking on getting a "talc bag" from bowling center,as this may not damage the finish.Has anyone ever tried this before? Or does anyone have a better solution for "extremely sticky maple neck"? Any Reply Would Be Highly Appreciated. THANK YOU. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just use a gentle all-purpose cleaner. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 Gibson Guitar polish - the one in the orange and white spray tube. Usually does the job for me, i give it a quick blast once or twice a week. and i do it on the frets and fretboard too, when im changing strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 Don't put lemon oil of a finished neck. It's used to keep raw rosewood from drying out. Talc powder would work. Jeff Beck coats his hands before he plays. I have put Fast Fret on a neck and it made it pretty slick.. Not sure how it would last with sweaty hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 I know you don't want to use sandpaper but if you use 1000 grit, there is no way in hell it will go through the poly finish and damage the neck. This is seriously the best way to go about it. If you don't like it, you can polish it out with automotive polish. Poly is the finish on cars as well and it is perfect for poly guitars. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 3 ways;1) sand neck2) talcor3) lemon pledge they ALL work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 steel wool on the back of the neck works for me on any of my overfinished sticky necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 600 grit sandpaper is what I use on all my Fenders, whether it's poly or nitro.I hate glossy necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy25 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 ok.. I guess the only solution for an extremely sticky maple neckis to consider decreasing the resale value, and besides, playability is way more important than the look, as long as it doesn't damage the sound. Now the only way is probably to take the gloss off and make it a satin finish.BUT there are three options I got:steel wool 0000 / 1000 grit sandpaper / scotch-brite padany reason why not to use which one or which one is good to use? and how do I know when to stop when using them?maybe it's better to just take it to a local tech who set up guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 Fast Fret works great. I put some on the back of the necks on all of my guitars with naturally sticky necks and it solves the problem very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hurtzher Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 3 ways;1) sand neck2) talcor3) lemon pledge I have used Orange Pledge on necks that have poly. I would be lying if I said I have never used Orange Pledge on a rosewood and ebony fretboard too (LOL). I know it's a no-no due to the silicon in the Pledge....but dang if it doesn't clean the neck really well. My Strat has satin poly on the neck and maple fretboard. Pledge works great in this application. I just yesterday tried to knock the finish down on that neck with some steel wool. It cleaned the neck but did not do a darn thing to the finish from what I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 ok.. I guess the only solution for an extremely sticky maple neckis to consider decreasing the resale value, and besides, playability is way more important than the look, as long as it doesn't damage the sound... If you are really that concerned about the resale value, maybe you should just sell the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 22, 2012 Members Share Posted January 22, 2012 ok.. I guess the only solution for an extremely sticky maple neckis to consider decreasing the resale value, and besides, playability is way more important than the look, as long as it doesn't damage the sound.Now the only way is probably to take the gloss off and make it a satin finish.BUT there are three options I got:steel wool 0000 / 1000 grit sandpaper / scotch-brite padany reason why not to use which one or which one is good to use? This is the route to go. If you want to sell the guitar with the shiny neck at a later date you can always put the gloss back on. It only takes a few strokes up and down the neck with the steel wool; perhaps a dozen should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aliensporebomb Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Play the crap out of it, it will soon be smooth as a babys skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Baddass Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ever think of using babypowder on your hands before you play it. Can make all the difference check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Baddass Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ever think of using babypowder on your hands before you play it:poke:. Can make all the difference check it out;).:thu:You might not have to phuck with the neck of your guitar:idea:.I have a few newer fenders with the same situation .Work's great for me a the neck will wear down nice after a couple of years.And you'll smell good playing them:lol:.WIN WIN:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kuz929 Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 try some baby powder. jeff beck always has some sitting on his amp when he plays live. granted its not a solution but only a treatment for the symptoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 try some baby powder. jeff beck always has some sitting on his amp when he plays live. Who is Jeff Beck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sand it all the way off.Smooth as glass, you'll be glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ever think of using babypowder on your hands before you play it. Can make all the difference check it out. Except, it will end up getting on the fret board and strings. Also, if you sweat, it can end up making a mess. Getting the gloss off the back of the neck is the permanent solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kuz929 Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who is Jeff Beck? surely you cant be serious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who is Jeff Beck? Playing with BB King, you can see the baby power all over the fretboard on close up shots.[video=youtube;K1NEMI8qtBs] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Baddass Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sand it all the way off.Smooth as glass, you'll be glad you did. Bull{censored} try my method first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimash Posted January 23, 2012 Members Share Posted January 23, 2012 Baby powder isn't too bad.I like gloss necks.I buff the satin necks till they are glossy ( by hand), took years to do the Martin.I use the Gibson polish, on an old applicator with a little buffing compound on it left over from previous operations. Then shine with mcrofiber.Do that a few times and it will be shiny and slick . Your hands however might still be gunky, can't help you with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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