Sanding down the rear of your neck will eventually wear it through when you have to repeat the process, whereas adding a new layer is a safer option, but it is also a little trickier. The lacquer on guitars is often tough but some, like nitrocellulose, are delicate and may well require you to adjust your technique.
In this way, do maple necks darken with age?
A: Generally, the maple necks (along with the fingerboards and headstocks) on most modern Fender guitars won’t get darker with age. Vintage Strats and Teles often have maple necks that have turned almost a dark amber color.
Correspondingly, do you need to finish a maple guitar neck? You should probably finish what you started, yes. You need a finish of some kind or it will get nasty fast. Tung oil works maybe not pure tung oil as it can take quite a while to dry.
Besides, how do I make my guitar neck thinner?
How do I make my maple neck smooth?
To remove this glossy buildup, rub the back of the neck with 0000 steel wool. This will leave the neck feeling smooth without that sticky sensation. Remember, only use 0000 steel wool. If you use more aggressive steel wool (000 or 00) you’ll run the risk of rubbing through the protective satin finish.
How do you make a maple neck faster?
How do you polish a maple neck?
Finished or glossy maple fretboard
- Use a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth to wipe grime and moisture from in between and around the strings.
- Loosen or remove the strings for a deeper clean or to apply a light guitar polish. Allow the polish to sit for a few minutes before wiping dry with another microfiber cloth.