Sanding my neck?

[shawn-o]

Alright MIM p-bass with the skunk stripe on the back of the neck.

Maybe im just picky but i can feel a notch where the stripe is.(almost like they cleared the stripe, cleared the back of the neck and set it in there. i can run my nail on the curve of the neck and can feel the ridge/transition).

Is there a way to bring this down VIA sanding without stripping the finish on the back of the neck?. Ive done some searching and found that using 0000 grit stel wool takes off the stickyness, and gives it a matteish finish but what can i do about this one?.

Do i use some 1000 sandpaper then seal with lemon oil?.

Thanks.,

-Shawn

[62bass]

You'll probably cut through the finish if you sand it enough. I know what you mean. I've felt it too. It's probably caused by differences in the expansion and contracting of the different woods. If it's really bothering you use about 220 grit sandpaper carefully until it's smooth. If you go through the finish to bare wood you'll have to apply a coat of finish to seal the wood. You'll want to seal the wood or it'll become discoloured from sweat and grime. Maybe some wipe on poly would match the closest. Don't use lemon oil. It's not a drying oil and will just soak into the wood and evaporate. It won't build up a protective film. Tung oil, linseed oil and other finishes like them will darken the wood where they soak in so I wouldn't use them either. I know because I've done it.