Turning a glossy neck into a non-glossy neck: is it possible?

[PrestonSF]

I hate glossy necks.  Period.  However, some of my favorite instruments (ie. Fender vintage J-basses) all have glossy necks.

I'm sure I could get used to playing a glossy neck, and this isn't even really a "warmoth-related" question, but has anybody ever refinished or reworked a glossy neck to give it a more raw or satin feel?  How can this be done safely and without damaging the instrument?  (given that I am a complete amateur and noob when it comes to proper wood working and finishing...)

Thanks for your input!  :headbang1:

 

[Wyliee]

0000 steel wool?  Very fine scotchbright pad?  I still use the steel wool, though I'll probably switch to the scotchbright pads as they don't shed metal slivers.

 

[PrestonSF]

cool thanks!  does that just soften the finish, or render it useless for protecting the wood too?  I'm talking about doing it to a $1500 instrument so I definately want to protect the wood

 

[Wyliee]

cool thanks!   does that just soften the finish, or render it useless for protecting the wood too?  I'm talking about doing it to a $1500 instrument so I definately want to protect the wood

It just knocks some of the gloss off.  If you play hard enough, it will shine back up in time.  Just hit it again.

 

[blue313]

With 0000 steel wool (or its nylon synthetic equivalent) it would take you a long time to sand through the finish.  You're just scuffing the surface, no worries there.

 

[rockskate4x]

I also recommend rubbing on some poly satin topcoat when ur done removing finish... that stuff rocks. If your gonna do any finish on a neck (hopefully not) do satin.

 

[PrestonSF]

Sweet!  Thanks everybody.  This is what I was hoping to hear.