ibreakemineedtobuildem Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I have finished my body now I need to finish my neck.I've never felt a tung oil finish.Fast or slow.Just wondering guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 tung oil finish on a neck feels very nice,but you take a higher risk of moisture related problems down the road,plus it collects dirt and finger grime you can take 0000 steel wool and lightly rub it against a laquer finish on the neck,and it will feel slicker,but it will dull the finish a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 I love a tung oiled neck. I'm willing to risk having less protection against moisture to have that feel. But on the same hand I can certainly respect the other side of the coin and might change my mind if I ever have a neck pretzel on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 And you need to reapply the tung oil every few months. Tru oil feels quite the same, but is more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 if i may make a suggestion.there are woods which do not require a finish because of their natural oils or great stability. instead of a maple neck,use bocote or rosewood.bocote especially is super tough,requires no finish,and looks good to boot.and you can finish it if you choose.tung oil darkens the grain and makes it look even nicer.or you can laquer over it like i did on my carved top fretboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I'm with Wes...you made me a believer, man. I love bocote now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibreakemineedtobuildem Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Did you guys ever mix tung oil and a little poly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Did you guys ever mix tung oil and a little poly? why would you do that?using straight poly would be harder and more durable.tung oil would make it cure slower also. i would go with one or the other,not an oil/varnish blend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Did you guys ever mix tung oil and a little poly? A lot of the tung oils have varying amounts of poly added. If it says high gloss it's the poly that is giving the gloss. While I have only used a blend with as low a poly content as I could find I have to agree with westermann, one or the other is best. Find a good pure tung oil. Is tru oil polymerized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Bocote is generally lighter than most of the Rosewoods while still being an 'oily' wood, so Wes is right about the Bocote, good choice for an unfinished neck wood, ...but a genuine Rosewood neck would be sooooo heavy, don't know about y'all, but it would kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibreakemineedtobuildem Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I saw a quote that Rickenbocker does that. What is the average price of Bocote? I like heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morben Guitars Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I spent a good bit of time experimenting with neck finishes in an attempt to get away from the "lacquer" feel, but still provide adequate protection. Before Stew-mac carried it, I tried a Gel finish. Just wiped it on, let it dry, and buffed it back with steel wool. This stuff is great...I've been using it on every neck since my first experiement with it. Highly recommend that you give it a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I saw a quote that Rickenbocker does that. What is the average price of Bocote? I like heavy. about $9.50 a b.f. like drak said it is fairly light(about like maple) tru oil is polymerized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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