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Jun 6 2009, 09:25 AM
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Jun 6 2009, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE (methodseeker @ Jun 6 2009, 05:06 AM)  Is it okay to just sand the neck down to the wood, or does that risk damage to tone or neck straightness? I believe it's not that dangerous if you do it properly. But be aware of dirt, you'll be out of protection. 
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Jun 6 2009, 07:22 PM
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A gentle rub with 0000 steel wool should remove the sticky and leave a smooth polish, without removing a visible amount of material. After that, normal wear from playing should keep it smooth. Test it in an inconspicuous area first of course. You can go even finer.. i think you can get 00000 grade.
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Jun 6 2009, 11:10 PM
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If you don't have a strong sense for preference for now mate, I would advise you standby that idea with sanding down the neck. Just be patient for a while and see how it goes, perhaps you will get used to the feel. That strat is awesome guitar it would be a shame to sand it down without a real need. Again, if the need is real you can take it to a guitar tech so he do a more detailed work.
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Jun 7 2009, 07:02 AM
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QUOTE (methodseeker @ Jun 7 2009, 07:38 AM) Thanks for all the responses! The steel wool sounds like a good idea, and so does "let the luthier do it." I'll take it slowly, starting with better cleaning and more waiting to see if I get used to it. When I was trying out guitars in the shop I noticed that the satin urethane finish on some other model's necks felt better than the nitrocellulose lacquer finish. I figured the lacquer would get less sticky with wear, but it's not wearing very fast. I had to get used to it as well on my strat, but with some polishes and some wear I don't have any problems with it anymore now  .
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Jun 7 2009, 10:49 AM
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I think you should sand the laquer off, start with a heavy sandpaper and move to finer and finer papers anf finish off by wetsanding it (0000).
Add a laquer that won't feek sticky, just be careful to not apply too much. I.e when drops form. Let it dry and add another couple of layers. But if you're unfamiliar with wood work leaving it to some luthier may be a good idea. Usually the musicshops have contacts. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jun 7 2009, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE (methodseeker @ Jun 7 2009, 07:38 AM) Thanks for all the responses! The steel wool sounds like a good idea, and so does "let the luthier do it." I'll take it slowly, starting with better cleaning and more waiting to see if I get used to it. When I was trying out guitars in the shop I noticed that the satin urethane finish on some other model's necks felt better than the nitrocellulose lacquer finish. I figured the lacquer would get less sticky with wear, but it's not wearing very fast. The satin finish is good for the first year or so, then it starts to wear and it becomes like any other finish - glossy. If you don't want to bother waiting for a year or so for the lacquer finish to wear out as well, probably the safest bet is to take it to guitar tech. They shouldn't charge too much for this job, it's relatively easy one to do, so try to get the smallest price available. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Jun 7 2009, 01:13 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jul 6 2009, 06:04 AM
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I'm glad that worked out for you. It's pretty much standard practice in wood finishing. But please, for best results get some 0000 or 00000 and be gentle if you plan on doing this again, or to other guitars.
Edit: I didn't think I'd played my Strat enough yet to make the satin go to glossy, but after reading these posts, I checked the neck and headstock and sure enough, the neck has gone glossy, while the headstock remains satin. I had not even noticed the change. This post has been edited by jdriver: Jul 6 2009, 06:07 AM -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Jul 6 2009, 04:07 PM
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That's great man, I'm glad you solved the issue to your liking!
the thing is more playable now and this is all that matters.
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Jul 6 2009, 06:16 PM
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That's interesting, never thought of that. I gave my former axe a good deal of sweat on non-laquired neck and never had any issues, but it could be a serious problem after a while tho. Wood is in deed sensitive to moisture, just not sure in what extent.
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Jul 6 2009, 07:08 PM
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That happens to me with my SG, but not with the strat. Anyways, glad you sort it out
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