ryeisnotcool2 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 the projects im working on have mahogany necks and i love the feel of tung oil on maple, but ive never done a mahogany neck. how is it? im thinkin of tung oiling the entire guitar. i just had to use this guy for something, he so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francelj Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 My carvin is whole tung oiled and it feels great pics: click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyb Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 (edited) I was wondering the same thing. Any other info?? Edited November 8, 2006 by fyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I've oiled several necks, bodies, whole guitars, mostly mahogany, with oil blend finishes (TruOil, Danish oil; I'd never use 'pure' tung oil. Ever.). Feels fine. I never grainfill when I oil finish, feels great to me. I tend to either oil or shellac/french polish my mahogany necks, never any grainfiller on the shaft, and I like them that way, satin, non-glossy, non-sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I did a test oil on a mahogany scrap from my eight-string and it seemed to devour the Tru-oil like crazy. Darkens it, but it looks awesome for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundAt11 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'm wandering what the whole beef with true Tung Oil is? It's definitely thick like syrup, but it works very well and smells nice to (no dangerous chemicals, either). I've used Rockler's Organic Tung Oil on Maple, Mahogany, Alder, and Canary. It looks great, though it does have a tint to it and does darken up the edges a bit (though the Woodburst Tung Oil I've used does the same thing). I like to rub it on the wood, let it soak in for a few minutes, then buff it all away. Leaves a nice sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I think as far as mahogany goes, it is personal preference as to how you start the oiling. I found that the black CA I use is great as a grain filler and when finish sanded prevents you from going through a few tons of oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdstone Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 I've got two maple necks oiled and two mahogany necks oiled. The mahogany necks require 4 times as much maintenance as far as reoiling them goes. Moisture and oil/drirt from your hands makes the grain rise and feel a bit course. easy fixed with a rub down with 800/1000 grit wet and dry. and a reoil every 6 months with medium to heavy use is required. If the guitar is to be gigged every week then I would advise not to oil a mahogany neck. No problem gigging an oiled maple neck....K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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