RickBlacker Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Why is it that maple necks have protective coating but other necks don't seem to need the same treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helldunkel Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Why is it that maple necks have protective coating but other necks don't seem to need the same treatment? which ''other necks'' are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Souls inc. Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Maple can settle/move while its unfinished. some "other" woods won't. depends on the type of wood....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 unfinished necks (of any wood) are more likely to move over the years but generally work well as long as they are looked after - and feel nice too! this goes for maple as well - but if it is left unprotected it will get grubby quickly as its such a light coloured wood but i guess you are talking about fretboards in particular where maple is usually finished but rosewood and ebony is not. rosewood and ebony are harder and more oily woods so wear a bit less, but are not really any more stable to climatic change than maple. they are also traditional choices on string instruments. most factories choose to finish maple necks as it will look nice for longer if its finished, some players prefer the glossier feel too but i like lightly oiled necks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBlacker Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I hear of people simply applying tung oil on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 yep - oil gives the protection needed, but wont stop the neck getting grimey like lacquer will. Personally i dont mind the grime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBlacker Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 yep - oil gives the protection needed, but wont stop the neck getting grimey like lacquer will. Personally i dont mind the grime Yeah, I hear you. I'm not big on grime, but prefer the feel of the wood to a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 there is enough choice on oils and lacquer finishes to find a nice middle ground. Tru-oil for instance will give more protection whilst still feeling like an oil finish. or a couple of light coats of nitro lacquer feels pretty nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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