Toulouse_Tuhles
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Got a goncalo neck inbound, will have a roasted neck on order soon, as I want to get the goncalo necked Thinline done before I start another project.
In the past, I've finished my necks in lacquer, usually gloss, but a few were satin finish. I like the way satin laquer goes on goncalo, because the "wear spots" show up very shiny after some playing, and the neck gets that nice "really played" look to it.
But I'm thinking for roasted maple, something different. I'd like to keep the headstock glossy, lay a decal into lacquer there. But the rest of the neck.... something out of the ordinary. Its will be a Jazz Bass neck. I'm thinking pure tung oil (not the varnish stuff sold in the big-box stores), or Danish oil - which is waxes dissolved in a carrier, usually with a stain, but can be obtained in "clear" as well. My Adamas has a danish oil finish, and once every year or so, it gets a coat of "clear" danish oil just to liven things up a bit.
A pox upon your offspring, and their offspring for seven times seven generations before I use Tru-Oil. Hate the stuff. Turned good pay work away because the customer insisted on it.
The thought of waxing/machine-polishing the neck came to mind too.
Gimme some thoughts, feedback, your stories
In the past, I've finished my necks in lacquer, usually gloss, but a few were satin finish. I like the way satin laquer goes on goncalo, because the "wear spots" show up very shiny after some playing, and the neck gets that nice "really played" look to it.
But I'm thinking for roasted maple, something different. I'd like to keep the headstock glossy, lay a decal into lacquer there. But the rest of the neck.... something out of the ordinary. Its will be a Jazz Bass neck. I'm thinking pure tung oil (not the varnish stuff sold in the big-box stores), or Danish oil - which is waxes dissolved in a carrier, usually with a stain, but can be obtained in "clear" as well. My Adamas has a danish oil finish, and once every year or so, it gets a coat of "clear" danish oil just to liven things up a bit.
A pox upon your offspring, and their offspring for seven times seven generations before I use Tru-Oil. Hate the stuff. Turned good pay work away because the customer insisted on it.
The thought of waxing/machine-polishing the neck came to mind too.
Gimme some thoughts, feedback, your stories