Neck Sanding

[Soonerbldr]

I have an MIM P-Bass that has a rough neck. The wood inset on the back of the neck was poorly done and there is a noticible edge to it. It doesn't really bother me at first but after a little while of playing it is distracting. Is there a good thread about re-sanding the back of the neck and re-finishing? Thanks in advance.

 

[joselorellano]

Try some abrasive pads first, then some 0000 steel wool for smoothness...

 

[sissy kathy]

Try these threads:

http://www.talkbass.com/search/4065200/?q=neck+refinish&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

Don't use steel wool unless you remove the neck and keep it away from the body; you don't want wool shavings getting around your pickups/electronics.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

You mean the skunk stripe protrudes or you can feel where the fretboard meets the neck?

I like to remove the gloss from my Fenders and use Tung oil on the necks, it has a very different feel. Are you wanting to sand and refinish the neck with poly gloss?

 

[Zooberwerx]

Try these threads:

http://www.talkbass.com/search/4065200/?q=neck+refinish&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

Don't use steel wool unless you remove the neck and keep it away from the body; you don't want wool shavings getting around your pickups/electronics.

A well-worn and pliable ScotchBrite pad can knock-down any unevenness. Slightly more time consuming but you'll be less likely to remove too much of the finish in the process. Works well on multi-lams and certain oil / wax finished necks. A perfect example would be the 3 piece wenge neck on my Warwick Streamer.

If using steel wool, quarantine your pickups and elex: saran wrap, tape, whatever.

Riis