LeftyAdams
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hi guys - 1st post - does anyone know how the clear satin finish on their necks is compared to the Fender US Standard necks? thanks
Warmoth satin finish
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LeftyAdams
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I don't know what Fender uses, but what I do know is on their Standard line of Teles/Strats, the necks have a lovely satin finish. I have one so I know this. My question is how close to this is Warmoth's satin finish for their necks.
LeftyAdams
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Erm, the feel mostly, so do you know how it compares?
dmraco
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Satin nitro feels more powdery. Smooth. Almost like a highly burnished neck.
However after playing a NITRO satin neck, it will shine up to a gloss just by your hand "polishing" the neck as you play. I have also see this on a forearm contour of a satin nitro guitar.
I have found the only satin that stays satin is poly.
Save yourself a few bucks and buy the neck raw. Then hit it with a few coast of satin poly. Minwax works well. Feels like wood. Stays satin and will not polish up.
However after playing a NITRO satin neck, it will shine up to a gloss just by your hand "polishing" the neck as you play. I have also see this on a forearm contour of a satin nitro guitar.
I have found the only satin that stays satin is poly.
Save yourself a few bucks and buy the neck raw. Then hit it with a few coast of satin poly. Minwax works well. Feels like wood. Stays satin and will not polish up.
LeftyAdams
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Now that is interesting. I still don't know how it compares to Fender's satin finish on their Standards. But that's very helpful, thanks.
stratamania
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I've got a Fender Tele neck with the satin finish on the back of the neck and gloss on the maple board. I believe they are both poly.
I don't have a Warmoth neck with their satin finish to compare but as its nitro it may feel different and get glossy over time.
Other options to consider are to buy a neck made from wood that does not require a finish, or buy it unfinished and there is the wipe on poly suggested or Tru oil which is essentially the same as Musicman use on their guitars. A thin coat of that has a good feel.
If it helps I prefer the Tru oil type finish versus the satin on the Fender.
I don't have a Warmoth neck with their satin finish to compare but as its nitro it may feel different and get glossy over time.
Other options to consider are to buy a neck made from wood that does not require a finish, or buy it unfinished and there is the wipe on poly suggested or Tru oil which is essentially the same as Musicman use on their guitars. A thin coat of that has a good feel.
If it helps I prefer the Tru oil type finish versus the satin on the Fender.
LeftyAdams
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yes thanks for that. I have a US Standard with the satin neck, and it feels so damn good, much nicer than a glossy neck imo, and this is what I am trying to replicate.
stratamania
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Most of those options should get you in the ballpark and you might even prefer them to the satin Fender neck for feel.
LeftyAdams
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Yeah I did think about that also, it's hard to know what to do for the best really, unless I can see the different neck finishes in the flesh, it's all so subjective.
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So I got this finish with roasted maple left raw and all I did was burnish it. Looks kinda satin. Feels so smooth and so good to play, although that is my opinion :toothy11:. It is kind of a crap shoot until you feel it for yourself.
The satin finish on my Arcade neck is awesome; feels like there isn't finish on it.
Unfortunately, my American Standard Stratocaster is from 1987 or so and the satin finish is a bit worn and glossy after all this time (it has pretty much been my favorite guitar over the years).
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Warmoth satin finish.
Unfortunately, my American Standard Stratocaster is from 1987 or so and the satin finish is a bit worn and glossy after all this time (it has pretty much been my favorite guitar over the years).
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Warmoth satin finish.
musicispeace
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I have both Warmoth and USACG necks with satin finish. Quality and smooth either way. Been a little while since I got handsy in a guitar shop with a Fender but I don't recall ever noticing anything in terms of the feel of the satin finished necks one to the other. Hopefully that is a good sign that there isn't a huge difference.
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My satin finish became gloss after just a few weeks, so I don't care for it at all.
I don't have any problems with actual finished necks a la Gibson either, I never get sticky necks.
I don't have any problems with actual finished necks a la Gibson either, I never get sticky necks.
Steve St.Laurent
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I too have a warmoth satin finish neck that's polished to gloss just from playing. I'm also a convert to the raw neck and burnishing them. I have two - one Bocote and the other Padouk. I will never ever go back to a finished neck - raw only from this point forward, they just feel awesome!
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What does "burnish" mean?
musicispeace
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I have a raw neck Cagey helped me with that he burnished and it is like glass. I'm sold on the process now if its a neck that can get by without a finish.
