Burnishing a rosewood neck?

J.D.ROOST

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I just picked up a Rosewood Warmoth neck (all Rosewood).
The back feels a bit "woodsy" on my palm.
It almost feels dry and grainy in spots.
I have had great success burnishing my roasted maple neck (it's like glass) and wondered if I could use the same technique on Rosewood?
Does it change the color any if I can burnish it?
Worried it will lighten it up as I am not going to burnish the back of the headstock obviously.
Should I maybe dry some sort of oil 1st?
My 1st non maple neck...sorry for the newbie questions.
Thanks in advance for any help/advice.
 
Yes you can burnish rosewood! In my experience neck woods will look slightly darker once burnished, not lighter. If you feel the need to oil I would use a very light application of mineral oil.
 
ragamuffin said:
Yes you can burnish rosewood! In my experience neck woods will look slightly darker once burnished, not lighter. If you feel the need to oil I would use a very light application of mineral oil.
Great!
Looks like move and sandpaper time this weekend.
Appreciate it.
 
Turned out amazing. started with 600 and worked my way up to 3000. Tip for those that do a rosewood neck...I was getting serious discoloring and powder like dust until I got to the 1000+ grit paper. I just kept wiping it down in between grit. Was seriously concerned I messed up the neck until that point.
 

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