Neck Finish Removal with Bound Fingerboard

[mlove]

So I want to remove the gloss neck finish as in the video below to be similar to a stingray neck finish - or lack there of.
The bass in question is a 75AV Fender Jazz. I am concerned what the fingerboard binding is going to do when the finish over it is removed or how I should work around it.
Or if I will just be a mess and I should avoid it at all together.

I’ve read the American Geddy Lee basses have a semi unfinished neck. Maybe I could do something similar to that but am looking for a little guidenace.

Cheers,

 

[Capt O Flaherty]

That fella looks like he's had a bit of an accident wit the paint stripper on the back of his bass!

 

[sissy kathy]

Don't remove it completely; just use a green kitchen scrubbie and knock the sheen off; or get some Johnson paste wax and just wax it.

 

[mdogs]

I have done both, completely removed the finish on a Jazz I have right now and I have just sanded down the gloss on many necks. Every bass is different, I love unfinished necks, but most are just fine if you just rough up the gloss. If you are worried about the binding, tape it off before you do any sanding.

 

[Pilgrim]

Just remove the gloss. You'll never be 10X faster without drinking a LOT of coffee.

 

[Turnaround]

Do not remove the finish. Maple is a reactive wood and needs a finish to keep it stable. Try a flat or satin finish, - just don't leave it unfinished.

 

[mlove]

That fella looks like he's had a bit of an accident wit the paint stripper on the back of his bass!

Do not remove the finish. Maple is a reactive wood and needs a finish to keep it stable. Try a flat or satin finish, - just don't leave it unfinished.

Pretty sure my stingray came with an unfinished neck. Waxed I guess.
Ernie ball recommend a light sanding from time to time then a reapplication of gunstock wax.

 

[Turnaround]

Pretty sure my stingray came with an unfinished neck. Waxed I guess.
Ernie ball recommend a light sanding from time to time then a reapplication of gunstock wax.

No it's not unfinished. It's sealed then oiled/waxed. It is NOT raw wood.

So many folks get this wrong. Just because it's not glossy doesn't mean it doesn't have a finish on it. Flat finishes LOOK like there's nothing on the wood, but it's there.