How to rid residue on neck.

[bellis1]

I just recently ordered a Goncalo Alves/Ebony neck from a guy, and when I received it there was some sort of residue left on the head stock. I asked him about it and he mentioned he had a Warmoth sticker on there and he quickly peeled it off.

Being that the neck isn't finished, could I use goo-be-gone? I don't want to ruin anything. What could I use?

[aquateen]

naptha works well on unfinshed wood

[bellis1]

Originally Posted by aquateen

naptha works well on unfinshed wood

Where could I find a bottle? I was also thinking about lemon oil. I have some of that lying around the house. Would that work? I've only heard about it being used on fretboards though..

[Dead Boy]

Your local Walmart should have some Goo-Gone available. other then that u could try online.

[bellis1]

Originally Posted by Dead Boy

Your local Walmart should have some Goo-Gone available. other then that u could try online.

So Goo-Gone WILL work?

[pasta4lnch]

Just a suggestion - try a little goo gone on a spot that wont be seen first like the heel or something . . .

[bellis1]

Originally Posted by pasta4lnch

Just a suggestion - try a little goo gone on a spot that wont be seen first like the heel or something . . .

Well the original spot is on the back of the headstock, so noone can see it. It just bothers me when I play low. My thumb sometime runs against it.

[Phalex]

Whatever you do, make sure the stuff you use is silicone free. Silicone will get into the wood and make it impossible to finish. (I'd give naptha or WD-40 a shot myself)

[bellis1]

Originally Posted by Phalex

Whatever you do, make sure the stuff you use is silicone free. Silicone will get into the wood and make it impossible to finish. (I'd give naptha or WD-40 a shot myself)

WD40?!? To clean a neck? & If you don't mind me asking, what exactly is Naptha? A soap, spray, what?

[bassgod0dmw]

Goo Gone will certainly work. That's what I would use. Is it the right stuff to use? I dunno. I'd just try to make sure I get all of the goo gone residue off once I was finished getting the sticker residue off.

Naptha is really just lighter fluid, so if you've got a local store that sells Zippo fluid or somethign similar that should work. Just in case you don;t want to use goo gone.

[SGD Lutherie]

I use WD-40 to get goo off from stickers. You can try rubbing alcohol too.

[Phalex]

Originally Posted by bellis1

WD40?!? To clean a neck? & If you don't mind me asking, what exactly is Naptha? A soap, spray, what?

Naptha is lighter fluid. WD-40 is basically just an oil based solvent. I've used it to clean fret boards and strings before.

[aquateen]

you can get naptha from your local hardware store for 3 or 4 bucks

[staindbass]

i would try alcohol (rubbing) first. its not as strong as naptha. naptha seems to leave behind an oily residue when it dries on your fingers,(try it) if the wood is unfinished i would worry about that.

[Epidrake]

Alcohol is definitely the only thing that will not leave a residue of any type. Try it first as long as there is no lacquer on the neck, otherwise you will make a mess.

[bellis1]

No lacquer. Just solid unfinished Goncalo Alves wood.

[lavmonga]

I've used Goo Gone without problems. That $h*t is like magic!

[Dead Boy]

Originally Posted by bellis1

So Goo-Gone WILL work?

Yes. def worth a try. I once had a guitar that i put clear packing tape all over the back (logic was my belt buckle wudnt scratch it!) I recently just took all the tape off with sum patience, alot of cursing, and goo gone.

make sure you clean off the goo gone resdue and polish that bad boy once your done tho!!!

cheers

[96tbird]

olive oil works good, your neighbor has some.

[spaz21387]

why not try a razorblade if you are careful you can scrape all the sticky mess off.