Removing VMJ painted blocks

[lowendgenerator]

I want to get rid of the cheap black painted blocks on my Squier VMJ, should I use a solvent, or an abrasive? I want to eventually give the neck a nice coat of oil, but for now those blocks gotta go!

[lowendgenerator]

Update!

I went at the blocks for a while with some sandpaper, I planned on refinishing the whole neck anyway. Those blocks are definitely NOT paint. I gave up after about a half hour of gentle sanding.

I wanted a plain maple board, and it looks like I'm not getting it out of this bass!

So were the early vmjs decked with actual inlays?

[Mazatleco17]

Originally Posted by lowendgenerator

Update!



So were the early vmjs decked with actual inlays?

Apparently so.

[Pilgrim]

IMO the inlays are the most attractive part of that neck. Don't screw it up - trade it or sell it and buy a replacement.