Sanding the back of the neck.

[Ad_Astra]

So, how many of you've done it? I was thinkin of doing that for my 7VWH neck because the finish makes it feel a bit too sticky for my hand. The neck's really good to play but the stickyness isn't nice.

Any more advice than the one on the Jemsite tech page? From 200 to 600 grit sand paper and nothing else, eh?

[Lefty Robb]

Originally Posted by Ad_Astra

So, how many of you've done it? I was thinkin of doing that for my 7VWH neck because the finish makes it feel a bit too sticky for my hand. The neck's really good to play but the stickyness isn't nice.

Any more advice than the one on the Jemsite tech page? From 200 to 600 grit sand paper and nothing else, eh?

Last time I did it I used those sanding sponges you can get at home depot, it worked really well because it contours itself to the neck, and they come in different grits and don't gum as quick. Then I used very fine paper to finish it off..I think like 400 grit.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...3+90039+503553

[Ad_Astra]

Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Last time I did it I used those sanding sponges you can get at home depot, it worked really well because it contours itself to the neck, and they come in different grits and don't gum as quick. Then I used very fine paper to finish it off..I think like 400 grit.

Guess I gotta try those sponges. Let's see where I can get 'em here in Finland

[Out Of This Swirled]

Try using a sponge but a really soft sponge, the ones with sanding compound on them are really quite hard and normally their grits are low like 150-240, just get a really soft sponge, then get some old papper that has been used and abused so that it will wrap around the neck and sponge comfortably. also this will mean that you dont go peeing your money away on 3 sponges with diffrent grits. it may take longer but the time is worth it. i would go way beyond 600 also. you can get paper to 2000 and other stuff to go to 4000 depending on how smooth you want your neck, you can go to OOOO wire wool to finish, the only thing beyond that for smoothness is leaving it out in the wind for a few years. I hope this help.

[DarthLamer]

I second finishing the neck off with #0000 steel wool. Then of course, Ernie Ball's recommendation of utilizing a very thin coat of Birchwood Casey's Tru-oil and wax. http://www.ernieball.com/faq_content...ode=mm_guitars

[Ad_Astra]

Good advice here. Thanks!

I've different grit sandpapers, from 240 to 1000. Some of them are wetsand paper, does it make a difference? And I've some sponges as well. If I just go for it, setting the paper on the sponge.

Hope I won't f**k it up Can't be so hard.

[Ad_Astra]

Well, now it's done. Actually, the highest grit I used was 420. Tried even higher ones, but then the neck got way too smooth. Now it feels like the one on my 77FP.

[Mr.WizardNeck]

I'm kinda wondering if I want to do this on my RG7321 but with the amount of strings on there, I don't want it to snap in half next time I tune it up.

[Lefty Robb]

Originally Posted by Mr.WizardNeck

I'm kinda wondering if I want to do this on my RG7321 but with the amount of strings on there, I don't want it to snap in half next time I tune it up.

Were only talking something in the range of 2/10th of a MM and just taking the finish off, trust me, the finish has nothing to do with the stability or strength of the neck.

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Were only talking something in the range of 2/10th of a MM and just taking the finish off, trust me, the finish has nothing to do with the stability or strength of the neck.

The finish on the neck can improve the stability of the neck and make it less susceptible to warping/twisting. While it's unlikely with a good quality piece of wood, it's still a possibility. Warmoth won't warranty their necks unless there's a finish applied to them and oil does not count as a finish.

Just something to keep in mind, that's all.

[Lefty Robb]

Originally Posted by toneboy

The finish on the neck can improve the stability of the neck and make it less susceptible to warping/twisting. While it's unlikely with a good quality piece of wood, it's still a possibility. Warmoth won't warranty their necks unless there's a finish applied to them and oil does not count as a finish.

Just something to keep in mind, that's all.

Shenanigans..

[Mr.WizardNeck]

Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Were only talking something in the range of 2/10th of a MM and just taking the finish off, trust me, the finish has nothing to do with the stability or strength of the neck.

Oh I wanted to make it a tad bit thinner for comfort.

[Ad_Astra]

Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Were only talking something in the range of 2/10th of a MM and just taking the finish off, trust me, the finish has nothing to do with the stability or strength of the neck.

..And the touch is a LOT better now. Actually, I can feel my hand moving across the neck now. Before the sanding it was sticky and icky. I do recommend.