My 2nd Warmoth build

[lafromla1]

My first build was a VIP that I absolutely love, but I also wanted to make a strat-style body.

Starting with this:

I taped off the fretboard (for later oiling) and began the process of oiling the neck with Pure Tung oil.  The first coat was a mix of 4/5 citrus solvent and 1/5 oil.  I coated the neck, left it on for about 10 minutes and then wiped the excess off.  Then I let it dry for 48 hours.  I hung it on a clothes rack with a wire hanger placed through the top tuner hole and put a small desk fan on low while it dried.  Every few hours I would wipe off (in) any excess oil that may have seeped up.  I did the same for the second coat, but I used a 50-50 mixture.

On the third coat I used only oil and you can definitely tell the difference when applying it as compared to thinning it down.  It went on very thick.  I left it on for about 5 minutes and then wiped it off (in) with some vigor as to get the oil into any open pores that may still be there.  I'll continue to wipe off any excess that seeps.

I'll let it sit for approximately 72 hours as I am waiting for the Butcher's White Diamond wax I ordered to arrive.

Sorry for the quality of the pics.  I'll get better ones as I keep going.  The color on the neck is exactly what I wanted (thanks Max and CB  :icon_thumright.  The grain looks incredible as the oil brought it out perfectly.

More pics as I continue the journey.

 

[rockskate4x]

what kind of wood is the neck?

 

[lafromla1]

what kind of wood is the neck?

Quartersawn Indian Rosewood with an Indian Rosewood Fretboard

 

[Patrick]

wow that looks great!

 

[Nando Vallart]

Looks great!!!!

 

[Schlieren]

what kind of wood is the neck?

Quartersawn Indian Rosewood

hello next neck wood choice

 

[nexrex]

looks beautiful...
but I never really understood the point of using tung oil versus a lacquer. i guess the idea here is to seal the wood, finish looks glossy, so why not use polurethane or nitro?

 

[lafromla1]

looks beautiful...
but I never really understood the point of using tung oil versus a lacquer. i guess the idea here is to seal the wood, finish looks glossy, so why not use polurethane or nitro?

I am going to put a wax coat over the dried oil and buff it which will shine it up some more.  After the first two coats, the wood felt smooth as silk. Much smoother as compared to my other guitars which have typical finishes (satin or gloss).

 

[nexrex]

OK, cool. Thanks. Why I ask is that i am finishing a korina guitar I have soon.  Good to know that there is some difference in the feel  ccasion14:

 

[D-rock]

Why are you putting a finish on a neck that can go bare? I have an all rosewood neck and it is as smooth as silk and really stable with out any finish

 

[lafromla1]

Why are you putting a finish on a neck that can go bare? I have an all rosewood neck and it is as smooth as silk and really stable with out any finish

I wanted to darken it up so it would match up with the body a little better, plus I live in Florida and I have a tendency to sweat some in hotter surroundings, so I didn't want to leave the neck without any protection from humidity and moisture.

 

[22frets]

I love all the wood grain, great wood choices!  This is going to be a purdy strat!

 

[whyachi]

:icon_scratch:  ???  Rosewood is oily enough to stay protected... you finished Indian rosewood...  :sad:

Is your next project going to have a AAAAAAA flame koa neck finished in rattlecan black? Gotta keep that shiz protected, man.

 

[line6man]

Why are you putting a finish on a neck that can go bare? I have an all rosewood neck and it is as smooth as silk and really stable with out any finish

:icon_scratch:  ???  Rosewood is oily enough to stay protected... you finished Indian rosewood...  :sad:

Is your next project going to have a AAAAAAA flame koa neck finished in rattlecan black? Gotta keep that shiz protected, man.

+1

I almost cried when I went through the pictures.
The oil gives a lovely color, but man, you've killed it. :sad:

Rosewood doesn't need any finish, it's oily enough on it's own.
If you want to put something on it though, choose an oil that wont affect the feel!

 

[whyachi]

Why are you putting a finish on a neck that can go bare? I have an all rosewood neck and it is as smooth as silk and really stable with out any finish

:icon_scratch:   ???  Rosewood is oily enough to stay protected... you finished Indian rosewood...  :sad:

Is your next project going to have a AAAAAAA flame koa neck finished in rattlecan black? Gotta keep that shiz protected, man.

+1

I almost cried when I went through the pictures.
The oil gives a lovely color, but man, you've killed it. :sad:

Rosewood doesn't need any finish, it's oily enough on it's own.
If you want to put something on it though, choose an oil that wont affect the feel!

Like the oil off your skin, which is best applied through years of excessive playing.

 

[lafromla1]

While I take all the responses as a learning experience towards my next build, I will say that, in this case, I am getting the exact color that I had set out to get and the feel of the neck has not changed from its original silky smoothness.

For the record, I would never take a AAAAAAA flame koa neck and put any type of rattlecan finish on it....I'd use a brush.  :toothy12:

 

[chrisg]

While I take all the responses as a learning experience towards my next build, I will say that, in this case, I am getting the exact color that I had set out to get and the feel of the neck has not changed from its original silky smoothness.

For the record, I would never take a AAAAAAA flame koa neck and put any type of rattlecan finish on it....I'd use a brush.  :toothy12:

:laughing11:

 

[D-rock]

Why are you putting a finish on a neck that can go bare? I have an all rosewood neck and it is as smooth as silk and really stable with out any finish

I wanted to darken it up so it would match up with the body a little better, plus I live in Florida and I have a tendency to sweat some in hotter surroundings, so I didn't want to leave the neck without any protection from humidity and moisture.

Ahhh okay that is understandable!  :icon_biggrin:

 

[Mor Paul]

Sorry, MUY. I don't think we're ever going to forget about you  :laughing7:

 

[bassfrancesco]

Good to see member builders sharing pics with us.  How to apply oil to rosewood?  It can be seen here.