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How to make neck faster without ruining it?

I’ve tried Scotch Brite, various grades of steel wool and sandpaper. Best results I got were with 600 grit sandpaper. It leaves a fantastic feeling playing surface and doesn’t gloss up too quickly. Use it judiciously and you won’t be in any danger of going through most regular finishes.