"Satinizing" a neck

[LowendG]

I've got a MIM FSR 70's reissue P that is my main player right now. It has a "period correct" glossy neck. Would love it to be more satin-y. I do use the 'ol grey Scotch Brite pads, and that helps, but the stickiness always comes back. I do love everything else about the neck.
Can a tech "satinize" a glossy neck like this? For example, the neck on my early USA Lakie Glaub is to die for in that regard. Man, if I could get this one to feel like that, I'd be a happy camper.

 

[ADHD librarian]

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[sissy kathy]

I've got a MIM FSR 70's reissue P that is my main player right now. It has a "period correct" glossy neck. Would love it to be more satin-y. I do use the 'ol grey Scotch Brite pads, and that helps, but the stickiness always comes back. I do love everything else about the neck.
Can a tech "satinize" a glossy neck like this? For example, the neck on my early USA Lakie Glaub is to die for in that regard. Man, if I could get this one to feel like that, I'd be a happy camper.

The stickiness will always come back, the finish doesn't matter. Some finishes may let the stickiness return faster than others, but it will always return. That stickiness is caused by the oils and dirt on your hands. You should wash your hands prior to use, wipe it down after use, and periodically clean the neck to keep the stickiness at bay. You can also use a small bit of wax to slick things up, but that's a recipe for disaster. Many people like how it slicks up the neck and then neglect to wash and wipe, causing the stickiness to get real bad fairly quick. Talc is another band aid approach.

 

[LowendG]

The stickiness will always come back, the finish doesn't matter. Some finishes may let the stickiness return faster than others, but it will always return. That stickiness is caused by the oils and dirt on your hands. You should wash your hands prior to use, wipe it down after use, and periodically clean the neck to keep the stickiness at bay. You can also use a small bit of wax to slick things up, but that's a recipe for disaster. Many people like how it slicks up the neck and then neglect to wash and wipe, causing the stickiness to get real bad fairly quick. Talc is another band aid approach.

Actually, I remember waaaay back when I was starting out with my first good bass, a black 4001, I used to use talc. Guitarists did too. I think the whole rehearsal room had a light coating of Baby Powder.