Fender Neck Finish?

[GuitarMaestro]

Hi!

I like the smooth satin finish on the neck of my Fender USA Strat very much. Can you tell me which laquer to use in order to get a similar finish? Please describe it in general terms and not by brand as I want to buy it here in Germany and most of the American brands are not available here....

Thanks,

MK!

[Southpa]

The American series strats have a satin polyurethane finish on the necks. Older models used gloss poly.

http://www.allthingsstrat.com/strattable.htm

[GuitarMaestro]

Thanks alot. I guess I cannot brush polyurethane on although it is satin....is that correct?

[Morben Guitars]

Try using a "wipe-on Gel" finish...Since I tried this, I haven't used anything else...easy to apply and it yields an excellent finish - not glossy, as it maintains the "wood feel". Buff with steel wool between coats.

[GuitarMaestro]

Try using a "wipe-on Gel" finish...Since I tried this, I haven't used anything else...easy to apply and it yields an excellent finish - not glossy, as it maintains the "wood feel". Buff with steel wool between coats.

Sounds interesting what brand do you use and how stable is the finish?

[Morben Guitars]

I used the Master Gel finish by Belthen (sp?) before Stew Mac carried it...I have a guitar that I did three years ago for a very active performing musician, and there have been zero issues. Most folks comment on it after playing a neck with this finish...it's unlike anything you can buy in a store today..give it a shot.