Sanding Finish Of The Neck

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Is it bad for the guitar to remove the finish from the neck?
 
No, but if it's an in-demand collectible item, leave it alone. Sell it and buy something that fits you... If you sand it, you may want to seal it with some boiled linseed oil. Note: I don't think you can use linseed oil on a mahogany neck... I'm sure others here can give you some tips. :)
 
Depends on the wood and what measures are needed to take care of it afterwards. But in general no - not at all. You just have to be prepared to take care of natural necks. Oiling each string change and keeping it clean from buildup due to playing. All of the necks of my guitars are natural necks. Recently stripped the finish off of my 2012 fender select neck. It took 3.5 hours with 120 grit before all of the lacquer was stripped and finish sanding + oil conditioning could begin. Afterwards the neck truss rod needed adjustment. I have seen others use diluted acetone left on the necks for 5 minutes and using a razor to scrape the lacquer off, however if you're not careful it will also eat fret markers and side dots.

Regardless you can do it. Just know you void all warranties and the necks will need careful watch from bowing or bending as well as continued oiling. :)
 
Thank you, my question was directed more towards removing the finish off of the back of the neck. I do not like the way the neck feels when I am sweating during a performance
 
4406cuda":3dc1li4e said:
Thank you, my question was directed more towards removing the finish off of the back of the neck. I do not like the way the neck feels when I am sweating during a performance
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Lots of peeps sand it down to give it less of a "glossy/sticky" feel.

Go for it.

Eventually all the finish comes off anyway after years of use :thumbsup:

[PS: Got any pics of a 446 Cuda?? :D ]
 
Try green scub pad first, that may knock it down enough for you to be please and yet still leave some sealer.
 
i'd try a scotch brite pad, used it on a lot of my guitars, works a charm , i don't like glossy/sticky necks either


random image =)

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I bought this 'Cuda 1987 and had it restored in 1997. I still have it, but don't drive it enough. Too busy with family and work.
 
Big boy toys. Wish I had the cash to blow to play in that game :lol: :LOL:
 
When I bought the car in 1987 for $2,600 it had three different shades of red on it and the interior was in poor shape. It took me a while to save up for all the parts and restoration costs. I had many lunches where I had a can of soup instead of of blowing $10 eating at a restaurant.
 
4406cuda":3l5b2y5j said:
When I bought the car in 1987 for $2,600 it had three different shades of red on it and the interior was in poor shape. It took me a while to save up for all the parts and restoration costs. I had many lunches where I had a can of soup instead of of blowing $10 eating at a restaurant.
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Beauty car.

More shots please :D
 
Major Cuda fan here!!! Really nice, more pics please...sorry to derail your thread but yeh that's what I meant, green scotchrite pad, you can buy them without the sponge at any hardware store, just knock the shine off that neck and you'll be good to go. I would mask off areas you don't want to dull or take the neck off and the tuning machines and do the whole thing. Be careful with any decals or logos
 
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