Smoothing A Sticky Neck

[Robert Spencer]

I have an Epiphone Jack Casady signature bass. The back of the neck feels sticky causing trouble moving from position to position.

Does anyone have a suggestion that might solve this problem.
I am really hesitant to sand the surface but rather hoping for a type of cover such as wax or a clear substance that will dry smooth. Thanks & take care. Bob

[praisegig]

Try burnishing the neck with a brown paper bag or an old piece of denim.

[Shadi]

My dad always used baby powder...

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by Lon

Try burnishing the neck with a brown paper bag or an old piece of denim.

Excellent choices as they both act as mild abrasives. You may also want to try a light rub-out with #0000 steel wool or a well-worn ScotchBrite pad.

Riis

[Robert Spencer]

Thanks guys I`ll begin using these methods & between them together I should be able to get the job done. Take care. Bob

[ga_edwards]

I'd go steelwool/scotchbrite method too.

Whilst I empathise with you in that sanding your hard earned investment seems like madness and a little scary, remember, it's a tool, and it's your tool. It's meant to be played, not revered like a precious heirloom. Do what you need to do to make it fit you.

If you're worried about resale value, unless it's a priceless vintage, I wouldn't worry. I dare say you bought it to keep, not sell on at a later date. So treat it like you own it!

[Sam Hain]

Originally Posted by ga_edwards

I'd go steelwool/scotchbrite method too.

Whilst I empathise with you in that sanding your hard earned investment seems like madness and a little scary, remember, it's a tool, and it's your tool. It's meant to be played, not revered like a precious heirloom. Do what you need to do to make it fit you.

If you're worried about resale value, unless it's a priceless vintage, I wouldn't worry. I dare say you bought it to keep, not sell on at a later date. So treat it like you own it!

I agree....I hate that sticky feel on the neck. I find it intolerable when I sweat. My fix is to sand the neck down to smooth bare wood.

[testing1two]

If you like the glossy look/feel (when its not sticky of course) try the Gibson polish which is formulated for nitro or Virtuoso Cleaner and Virtuoso Polish which are my favorites by far. If you want to satin the neck, I find that some 320 grit sandpaper works a little better than steel wool and you don't have to worry about steel wool filings getting on your pickups.

[Robert Spencer]

I tried scotchbright to no avail. That surface is hard as nails.
Steel wool seems like a good approach but I think I will reserve it as a last resort because of the mess of fine metal fibres to be dealt with afterward.
Looks like rubbing compound will be worth a try. If that does not work I will mask it off and use very fine sandpaper. Thanks & take care. Bob