Model: Fender 57' Reissue Maple Neck Strat MIJ Since 1993
I'm not so sure if these things are reissued exactly according to the original.
JUST MAKING SURE...
1) Is the neck profile C/V/U Shape?
2) Is the neck radius 7.25 or how do I measure it?
3) What finish is my maple neck?
4) What finish is my strat body?
5) For my maple neck, the back part is always extremely sticky and my fingers often gets stuck while playing which is getting really annoying, after reading the first few pages of Dan Erlewine's book "Guitar Player Repair Guide". How about just simply using the "moist breath fog" method, which is to blow my warm, moist breath on the sticky area until it fogs up, then quickly wipe off the dirt using naphtha / cotton cloth WITH warm water. Then, as I got suggested from someone, get some talc pouch bag from the bowling/pool table center. And spread the powder around the maple neck as it will come through the fabric like a cloud of dust and make it smooth. Do you guys think this would be a good method? I don't really wanna use sandpaper/steel wool/lemon oil as they might damage the neck's finish, especially a "vintage" maple neck.

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hi , 1 not sure
2. the neck will be 7.25 , get a fretboard radius gauge to check
3. neck is a poly finish
4. body is a poly finish
and as for the sticky neck get some realy fine wet and dry sandpaper 1200 or 1800 and lightly rub the neck to take the shine of , it won't harm the neck or the finish , all you'r doing is taking the shine of , trust me i do it to a few of my guitars , it works wonders and it can be buffed back to shine in 5 or 10 mins with some car polish (then it gets sticky again) , cheers
Alan

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very much appreciated for all the replies guys!
I think C-shape 7.25" radius is confirmed.
However, question 3 and 4 are still a mystery XD
I'm confused.. half of the ppl are saying the neck and body is poly finish
and another half says nitro...
question 5.. was my method not very good..?

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