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Finishing a maple bass neck/clear coating?

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by GabeOfTheSpring, Jun 18, 2019.

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  1. Jun 18, 2019 #1
    GabeOfTheSpring

    GabeOfTheSpring

    May 3, 2019
    hello! I am in the process of uplifting my first bass and have A maple neck for the build. I stained it with tru oil and love the way it turned out! I am now debating wether or not to put a clear coat on it or if the tru oil is enough to keep it protected. Anybody have any recommendations? Thanks!
     
  2. Jun 18, 2019 #2
    Jisch

    Jisch

    Jun 1, 2005
    Connecticut (Northeast USA)
    Just as a point of clarification Tru Oil isn't a stain, it is a finish. I have many necks where that is the finish and they are all wearing fine. I put 10-15 coats of Tru Oil on, take down the shine with steel wool then put a coat of wax on. My necks are super slick and never sticky.

    If you do put a clear coat on it, you have to be sure that there will be no interaction between the Tru Oil and the finish you use, I would do a test piece. Especially make sure the Tru Oil is completely dry, as once you put the clear coat on the Tru Oil can't dry or gas off.
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2019 #3
    GabeOfTheSpring

    GabeOfTheSpring

    May 3, 2019
    Awesome, that is great to know thank you!