sixthview Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Perhaps I missed it while browsing, but I just picked up a new neck from Warmoth and I need to find out how to put on the initial finishing on it. Could anyone point me in the direction of a post or tutorial on how to do this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 What kind of wood is it made from? What kind of finish are you looking for? Something high gloss, matte finish, smooth or hard like laquer? I really like oil finished necks like tru-oil or formby's tung oil on maple necks for a smooth matte finish. You just wipe it on, let dry, rub out with 0000 steel wool after about 3-4 coats and repeat if you feel like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixthview Posted June 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thanks for your response. In regards to your question, it is a flame maple baritone neck with an ebony fret board. Really for now I just want a clear look to it. Up until the guy at Warmoth told me, I never really knew you had to put a finish on a neck. I thought you could just leave the wood. So I guess I just want to seal it off with something clear, and something that isn't going to be sticky. I want my hand to be able to slide easily. They guy from warmoth told me that he recomended "Minwax Wipe on polyurethane." Do others recomend this? Also, would I just rub it on the neck or the fret board too? Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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