What are some good sanding grits for radiusing a MIM Jazz Fretless neck?

back as a wolf · #1 08-27-2008, 04:44 PM

I recently coated the fingerboard of my fretless in polyurethane but there were some uneven spots. So I checked the radius on Fender's website (which happened to be 9.5) and ordered a radiused sanding block from stewmac. I was wondering what grit I should start out sanding at, which grits to do in between and which grit to finish off with. Thanks!

PilbaraBass · #2 08-27-2008, 09:25 PM

do about 300 grit wet...work to 1200 grit wet....then use automotive polish (scratch) and a lamb's wool buff wheel ....

WARNING: don't use ANYTHING that contains silicone

lowtide · #3 08-27-2008, 09:54 PM

220, 400, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, polish (note: polish is NOT a finish. Polish is another finer grit).
Buff (finest polish) and finish with wax.

Look up (google) color sanding for more info. . .

bobunit · #4 08-29-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilbaraBass

WARNING: don't use ANYTHING that contains silicone

Why?

PilbaraBass · #5 08-30-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobunit

Why?

silicone will stay with the wood and any future work or refinishing will be problematic.

it's best just to avoid it.

TimXSweeney · #6 09-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Where did you get the polyurathane that you coated the fretboard with? What di you use to apply it? I'm considering doing the same thing. I took my frets out fine and have been playing flatwounds straight on the wood. I'm thinking that if I coat then the tone will be more consistent throughout the neck. right now there are dead spots due to unfilled fret holes.