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Post by theboatcandream on Jul 12, 2004 17:38:37 GMT -5
I've already sanded it down to the wood sealer, and I found that it was made out of maple. So I have three options:
1. Leave it as it is.
2. Sand it down to the wood and oil it. (Not my pick.)
or
3. Sand off the wood sealer, and replace it with a coat of satin urethane. (Would be cool if it turned out well.)
What do you think?
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Post by CAFeathers on Jul 12, 2004 17:51:59 GMT -5
Leave it as it is.
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Post by RB on Jul 12, 2004 18:11:42 GMT -5
I agree with CAFeathers, leave it as it is.....
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Post by theboatcandream on Jul 12, 2004 18:57:18 GMT -5
Why?
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Post by RB on Jul 12, 2004 20:04:09 GMT -5
I can’t speak for CAFeathers… However for me I personally, like the way my guitars look, that’s one of the reason I bought them… On the other hand, I see lots of great ideas all the time, that didn’t quite turn out the way they wanted them too… So they come to me to get repaired/ restore, back to there original look… If you wish to experiment with your guitar go a head it’s yours to do with as you please… Your at the sealer now Personally I wouldn't go any further... If you continue, I wish you luck and hopefully you won’t be disappointed with it…
If I may:
Take your time, experiment with the finish coats on a separate piece wood, find the best one for you, and then apply it in layers not all at once… Good luck with your project…<br>
RB.
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Post by tekrek on Jul 12, 2004 21:14:28 GMT -5
I say leave it at the sealer also.....
My Zakk Wylde came with an unfinshed maple neck, just a light coat of sealer and is the best feeling neck of my guitars.....Dosn't get sticky after playing a while like the other necks fully finished...Maybe I'll try that on my standard? IMHO I prefer a maple neck ;D
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Post by CAFeathers on Jul 12, 2004 22:14:55 GMT -5
I believe the sealer would make for a better feeling neck.
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Post by theboatcandream on Jul 13, 2004 6:04:30 GMT -5
I say leave it at the sealer also..... My Zakk Wylde came with an unfinshed maple neck, just a light coat of sealer and is the best feeling neck of my guitars.....Dosn't get sticky after playing a while like the other necks fully finished...Maybe I'll try that on my standard? IMHO I prefer a maple neck ;D Yes! This is exactly what I like about the finish I have on my neck right now. However, I love even more the finish on my dad's mid 60's jazz bass, and it's a satin finish - albiet nitro, and 40 years old. Is your standard an epiphone? It might be a maple neck. |
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Post by tekrek on Jul 13, 2004 18:02:37 GMT -5
Hey theboatcandream...
Yea my standard is an Epi...Hopefully it is maple but I don't know how to check,other than sand some finish off. I'm not sure if it would be worth it? Anyway, how long did it take you, could you post a short step by step,and let us know how it went....How long it took you and how you protected the binding on the neck...Som pics would be cool too....Thanks ;D
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Post by theboatcandream on Jul 13, 2004 18:21:09 GMT -5
I sat on my porch for I guess eight hours or so. Started with 220 sand paper, then 300 then 600 then 0000 steel wool. I just sanded by hand. I did tape the binding but I don't think it was necessary - binding isn't paint, it's thick stuff. I was more worried about accidently touching a fret. I sanded it down... it started off black, then just as the black was coming off it turned into this green smudge which came off relatively easily. Underneath that was the wood sealer. I later did it to the body and headstock, but left the top of the guitar alone.
I'll post some pics once I get my hands on a decent digital camera....
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