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Old 03-22-2003, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Phx, AZ..USA
unfinished neck

I recently had some of the thickness shaved off the back of my neck. My basses neck that is.

I like the feel of the bare wood with no sealer or finish. Is there any problems that may occur other than just getting dirty, from not having any kind of finish on?

I looked through the various threads pertaining to this subject but I did not find an answer to my question.
I must have missed it if there was one.

Thanks
Kevinlee
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Old 03-24-2003, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Brewster, NY, USA
If you like the feel of the unfinished neck, you'll LOVE the feel of an oiled neck. I suggest you seal up with a few coats to avoid staining the wood. If not, the oils and dead skin that slough off your hand will eventually seal the wood, but the grain will raise and it will look and feel yuckky. Some guys like Watco, some like Tung, some like Linseed. I personally seal with a combination of Garnet shellac and Linseed. It really doesn't make much difference. If you decide to leave it bare, wet the wood, let it dry, then lightly sand the raised grain with 400 grit sandpaper. Finish up with a white nylon scrubby and it will feel better than a baby's tush.
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