ESDictor Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I've noticed that most guitars built here do not have painted necks ... is there a reason for that? I'm working on a neck right now where I'm going to have to make a repair, and was wondering if that's not considered an option for some reason. Thanks, Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I paint or clear all of my necks.The reason a lot of guys on here don't is because they believe it feels better natural.I don't...I don't like my necks to be impregnated with sweat and grime after playing them for a while.So I paint or clear them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESDictor Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks .. I was hoping it was something like that. I know my Gibson SG has the neck painted to match the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Bare necks are just better IMO. Painted or even tru-oiled necks are just too sticky for my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblaty Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I believe that ESDictor ment "painted" like the neck has some opaque colour on it like this: Or am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESDictor Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I believe that ESDictor ment "painted" like the neck has some opaque colour on it like this: Or am I wrong? You are 100% correct. I have had a few mishaps while working on my neck, and I'd like to hide them if possible. I was always planning to paint the guitar a solid color, so I was just checking if there was some rule against (heh) painting a neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yes,but paint always has a clearcoat over it on guitars...so same answer.. like I said,I paint or clear them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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