prshott
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Post by prshott on Nov 7, 2006 13:34:02 GMT -5
Hello fellow gear-heads... I just purchased a new unfinished strat neck maple/rosewood. I would like to clearcoat it. What is the rule regarding the fingerboard? Oil only? leave alone? or can it be clear-coated as well? Thanks in advance.... Phillip (hopeless gear-w  e) |
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Post by flateric on Nov 7, 2006 15:15:39 GMT -5
rosewood fingerboards should never be lacquered, they do not need it. Some good quality lemon oil rubbed in with a soft cloth when you need to clean it or it feels a bit dry, that is all that's needed.
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Post by Runewalker on Nov 7, 2006 22:52:16 GMT -5
about the non rosewood portion of the neck, warmoth advises:
OTHER NECK FINISH INFO:
To Finish or Not to Finish?
All our necks are dipped in an oil based penetrating sealer which is compatible with virtually all secondary finishes. This provides enhanced stability; however, it is not adequate protection for playing. We strongly recommend you apply a hard finish to all Maple, Mahogany, and Koa necks. Oils do not validate our warranty requirements.
We understand the attraction of raw or lightly oiled necks. They feel fast and are not sticky. Unfortunately, they are much more susceptible to moisture related warping and twisting. Our experience is that hard finished necks seldom warp. Less than 1 out of 200 (0.5%) are returned for warpage. Raw or oiled necks don't fare as well. About 10% are rendered useless from the torture. The more acidic your perspiration, the higher the odds are against you.
If you must play a raw neck, that's cool; it's ok. A neck is just a tool. Just be aware of the risk. If yours does the pretzel act, we don't want to hear about it.
For a valid warranty, a hard finish must be sufficiently thick to completely cover the wood. That means no wood is exposed and you are actually playing on the finish, not the wood.
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Post by flateric on Nov 8, 2006 2:28:02 GMT -5
I treated a warmoth maple bass neck with a couple of thin wipes of tru-oil about 6 years ago now. I am a clean player and haven't gigged this bass heavily but it is still spotless and true. Maybe this is not in line with their recommendations but I hate playing on a thick layer of lacquer.
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Post by prshott on Nov 8, 2006 13:26:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the in-put guys!
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