• Registered: 2016-06-29
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Topic: Neck surfaces

I have been playing my strat a little more these days,I like the smooth surface on the neck but I like the wood surface on my Yamaha and Takamine necks.( they are both acoustic.). what are your choices?

  • From: Probably Somewhere
  • Registered: 2010-12-09
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Re: Neck surfaces

My favorite guitar has a tung oil finished neck. Love it!

  • dino48
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  • From: los banos,california
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Re: Neck surfaces

Baldguitardude wrote:

My favorite guitar has a tung oil finished neck. Love it!

ditto.

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  • From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Re: Neck surfaces

For unfinished wood necks, I prefer to keep them clean and untreated. A mild solution of white vinegar and warm water removes skin oils & salts, or a quick wipe with Murphy's Oil Soap works well ... very sparingly. For painted necks (enamels, nitro-cellulose, lacquer, etc.) I like a bit of Armor All once in a while. Keeps them clean and smooth.

  • From: Virginia, USA
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Re: Neck surfaces

I prefer a mahogany neck and while they feel natural they still have a light sealer on them so cleaning when needed is very easy with a soft cloth and a little bit of polish. Also I have a habit of washing my hands a few minutes before I play so skin oils are not a problem on the neck or on strings.

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