Hey I'm new to this and its going to be my first build so be nice haha ! Basically i ordered a custom neck and chose not to have it finished by warmoth because i wanted to try in myself. So basically i just wanted to know do warmoth seal all the necks before sending them out. That way i can just light sand so the first coat will stick ?
Are custom orders ready to finish out of the box ?
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It depends on the wood. Many will need grain filling before paint/finish gets started.
What type of wood did you select?
While I'm at the question phase, tell us everything. What make, headstock, back profile, nut type/size, frets (you did get stainless steel right?), inlay, radius.
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What type of wood did you select?
While I'm at the question phase, tell us everything. What make, headstock, back profile, nut type/size, frets (you did get stainless steel right?), inlay, radius.
We love guitars here and the more information you provide, the better.
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Maple usually doesn't need a lot of prep, it will however absorb your finger oils like a sponge if you handle it much without putting a hard finish on it. Are you going to make this fretless or are you going to put your own frets on? (kudos if you're doing the work yourself either way)
A popular, effective, easy to apply option (if you aren't going to shoot poly or nitro) is Tru-Oil. There are over9000 posts on it, search around you'll see.
A popular, effective, easy to apply option (if you aren't going to shoot poly or nitro) is Tru-Oil. There are over9000 posts on it, search around you'll see.
Im going to leave the board fretless as i've always wanted one. I have been reading up on tru-oil on here and other sites but I've always love the look of nitrocellulose on tele necks. If i just start with a coat of tinted lacquer on the neck as it is to get the desired finish. Then sand any imperfections out and start adding coats of clear lacquer until i get the glossy finish i want then buff out will that work ?
