sanding

Hey Guys, my Fender PJ bass neck has a glossy finish; it gets kinda sticky and hard to navigate when on stage. My Fender Jazz has a satin finish...

Just sanded down a Fender Jazz Bass neck to be refinished. This is a first time for me and I want to learn to do it correctly. I did have to use...

I have a bass that was defretted that cannot achieve a low action because the bridge saddles won't go low enough. I know that shimming the neck...

So I've discovered that I much prefer to play with a pick after the sharp pointy tip has been worn down a little, so now I simulate the wear by...

So- a few weeks back I put out a request for broken gear so I could learn to work on stuff. @charlie monroe threw caution to the wind and sent me...

So I've been working on and off on a Short Scale Fenderbird for a while. I wanted to redo the stain on the back becuase there was a little blotch...

I bought a Guild B-301 a while back from a seller who, by all accounts, was reputable. In the listing, the pickguard showed no marks other than...

For the last couple days I've been researching how I am wanting to finish my current build. The wood I am using is American Chestnut (harvested...

Other than stewmac. 100 bux just seems a bit high (plus shipping). I have a 19 inch beam but looking for a 24. Links if you have them. Searching...

Forgive me if the answer is obvious but how do you do this without getting it on the sides?... Do you tape it off? Is there wax involved? Do you...

One of my basses, has a glossy neck that is pretty sticky and hard to move smoothly over it. I've been watching threads and posts of people fixing...

Hi… new user here so I apologize if a similar question has been answered and I just can't find it. This is the first time I've undertaken this...

Hello TBers, I have this Warwick Corvette I wish to let go and before I do that I would like to bring it back to pristine condition. The main...

OK Quick question. I have a neck and body that I really want to use for a build... Both fender parts. However the neck seems to be a 1/16(ish) of...

salut all I like my 4003 I like the neck size On all my fender I have a sanded neck, never felt any better necks. Find the 4003 neck a little...

I have an alder blank from Warmoth that is already joined and planed to 1-3/4". I want to take off 1/8" to save some weight but I only have a drum...

Hey, do it yourself buddies! So I got with me a cheap bass, a passive copy of a StingRay 34, made by Harley Benton (Thomann) as model name: MB-4....

I have a late '90's Fender Jazz bass I really like but hate the old school gloss finish on the back of the neck. I love the satin/natural finish...

12" radius wooden sanding block - $10 shipped. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

I tape sandpaper to the body of the bass to set the feet. I can't seem to get them flush with the surface of the bass, though. Is there a...

If a raw roasted maple neck is sanded will it change color (presumably to the natural maple color)? Or does the roasting process "tint" the wood...

I sanded the neck of my kit guitar this evening. I started with 180, then did 220, 320, and 400 dry. It went surprisingly quick... less than 45...

Hi all, I'm currently restoring on old Schecter Jazz. The 2 pickups have scratched pole pieces. I'm wondering how I can get these smooth again....

Does anyone have a file ready to go...to make a 12" radius sanding block on a CNC router. So ... something like a .stl file? The CNC router I...

I posted on this site a few months back asking about endpin extensions or extra long rods to be used with my little Engelhardt M3, but I've since...

Somewhat pointed question, but in working with this fingerboard I have successfully clogged up paper on both a sanding planer and an oscillating...

Hey, I have a 3mo old Fender Dimension bass (under warranty) and the neck feels like it has little things stuck to it that roll along the neck as...

Spraying nitro lacquer finish on my neck. Noticed that there's some spec's of dust in the top of finish. Am i good to lightly sand it off after a...

OK guys, i've sanded off the decal for my Squier VM bass VI and plan on fitting a custom made decal. Where i've sanded off the decal i've sanded...

I'm currently working on a Queensland Maple bass, and I'm having a devil of a time trying to sand out the end grain scratches. Is there a magical...

I hope this is the right forum for this post. I have for sale a Luthier's Friend sanding station. This tool allows you to use a drill press as a...

Hi, I've been thinking of sanding down the bridge on my bass. The action is quite high, and the adjustment wheels (I don't know if they have a...