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Post subject: Sanded Necks
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:31 am
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Folks, as you know the FCS is making some of their relics with the finish removed from the back of the necks. I just recently purchased a FCS Tele that had this done. It appears and feels like the finish (nitro, this is a '62 relic Tele Custom) was removed to the bare wood. I am wondering for those of you who have guitars with necks like this if you put anything on the bare wood to protect it from absorbing sweat and such. I realize the intent is to make the neck feel smoother, but I am wondering if I should just periodically hit it with 0000 steel wool and then maybe apply some sort of a light sealer. Any thoughts/suggestions?


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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:22 am
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it's hard to prevent the sweat from going in I guess, Strat an Tele necks have been absorbing sweat (and blood haha) for decades, that's just how it is. I mean, that's the point of having a Relic in a way.

most of the time I use a microfiber cloth to make it feel smooth again (usually twice a month), and sometimes I will go for some lemon oil on kitchen paper if I really wanna make it feel like it's never been played before.

I'm sure 0000 sandpaper can't really hurt if if you feel like it's necessary.

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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:54 pm
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I leave them as they are and eventually use a microfiber cloth as klwn suggested.

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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:44 pm
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Hi,

Just my 2cents but i would avoid using guitar polish. This is because it contains silicone or wax etc, which seals the wood overtime and sometimes makes it sticky (polish should be used on laquer instead). I made the mistake and used accoustic guitar polish a few times which rubbed off the factory coating (some of the darkened stain too) and made the wood eventually dry out.

However, i now use Red Gold. Pump a few sprays and wipe up and down the neck in fast quick motions. This is good for cleaning, keeps the neck smooth and doesn't dry out the wood. (Some reviews say Dunlop 65 is good too but i've never tried)

There are many suggestions and ways I guess, if you really want to be prudent try it on a small potion of the neck first if you like the results proceed to the entire neck.

IMHO nothing beats a smooth reliced neck! slide up and slide down! :mrgreen:


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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:34 am
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Seems to me we are cherishing guitars that are made to simulate vintage guitars that have had years of wear and tear without any conditioning, so why start messing with them now?


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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:41 am
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I've sanded down one of my necks and haven't had any trouble so far.


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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:35 am
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I use 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper followed by 1000 grit wet/dry. Finish up with a light coat of Fender Guitar Polish & Conditioner. I sand just enough to take the gloss off but not all the way down to the wood. Makes a noticable difference.

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Post subject: Re: Sanded Necks
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:39 pm
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Ive used Danish oil on sanded necks. Very light coat about every 3 mnths.


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