Unfinished neck??

[Helldunkel]

So, I guess the question is. . .is it 'too late' or can I put the Tru Oil on it, and see some imporvement?

Its never to late to apply a finish, just take your time, and sand off the dirt first, take your time to properly prepare the neck prior applying the finish.

About improvement, that's a tough question, because this could be due to several factors and not only the moisture...

- was flat sawn or quatersawn stock used to build the neck?

- after reading the article: do you control the athmosphere in the place you are leaving the guitar? Most players who are serious will always have a hygrometer and periodically check the readings to make sure they are on the safe side

And the list can go on and on....

Before doing anything, the best thing you can do would be to bring your instrument to a reputable luthier for inspection, this kind of forum information is not really accurate since nobody apart from you has the instrument in his hands, you know?

 

[Ayrton]

This thread will help you...

http://forums.washburn.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14610

 

[guitup too]

Tru oil and 0000 steel wool. 2-3 coats as mentioned will seal the wood and retain the
raw feel. Works great on the Wolfgang necks I've done it on.

 

[OUTLAW1969]

This thread will help you...

http://forums.washburn.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14610

Great thread.

I am actually about to order a new custom neck from Musikraft, and almost tempted to try the lemon essence / bee wax treatment. However, I know that when the time comes, I will probably use my old faithful Tru Oil, because I KNOW it works

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[gbsmusic]

I use 3 to 4 coats and use .0004 steel wool between. It works great!