Re-finishing the back of neck on my '57 Strat - thoughts?

[Disco Cat]

2002 bought re-issue. It's a great guitar, though it uses the original vintage finish, which doesn't give the slickest gliding abilities up and down the neck. I'd like to redo it with a less resistant finish. How would I remove the current one, and what should I use for the new finish as well as how's best to apply it?

[etawful]

Hell, I'd just take a scotch brite pad to the back of the neck and take the gloss off of it. It won't be nearly as sticky.

 

But that's just me.

[o.versteer]

Hell, I'd just take a scotch brite pad to the back of the neck and take the gloss off of it. It won't be nearly as sticky. But that's just me.

 

 

This. Done that to my '56 relic with great results.

[hrcnsfan]

Yep. But I like the results of 0000 steel wool better. But take it far from your pickups if you choose this route.

As far as refinishing others will have to give you advice about that. The scothbrite pads and steel wool method are quick and easy but have to be redone periodically.

[Disco Cat]

Ok, is there a certain type of S-Brite that should be used for this? It looks like there are tons of variants.

[Mazi Bee]

 

Ok, is there a certain type of S-Brite that should be used for this? It looks like there are tons of variants.

 

 

Just the regular green kind you use to do your dishes. I've used that on many a glossy neck. It's leaves the finish intact, but just gives it a nice, satin feel.

[Disco Cat]

Cool, thx.