warmoth stratocaster replacement neck flat vs. tiltback, single radius vs. compound radius

[BroccoliRob]

so i re-read your post on the blue guitar and was fascinated by all of it....especially the finishing of the unfinished guitar neck. it looks absolutely amazing!

maybe you can answer a finishing question for me.
i'm going with a clear satin-nitro finish on a plain maple neck. i thought about going with the vintage "tint" finish but it is a bit to dark for my taste. if i could somehow achieve a finish that was 1/3 or 1/2 the tint of the vintage tint satin nitro, i'd be stoked! i'm not sure if the satin finish is "pore-ish" or not. perhaps there is a product that i can just rub onto the neck (post satin finish) to get it a little bit darker but not quite as dark and the tint that they offer. (?)

i might have to post this to the FB guitar and finishes message board for answers.

yes, here's what u do, and follow these instructions very closely. you need to get some Albanese Gummi bears, specifically the Mango and Pineapple flavors. Take a ratio of 2:1 (pineapple to mango) and dissolve them in some acetone overnight. A whole neck might need like 10 pineapple and 5 or even 4 mango (if you want it less yellow). mix this pigmented acetone into some Tru oil and apply as many layers of it as you like to achieve your desired color. bonus: it smells great. feel free to experiment (the Asian pear gummies would make a pleasing color imo). do not use off brand bears or sugar free bears, they will NOT WORK FOR THIS DO NOT ASK ME HOW I KNOW

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

To get a natural looking light tint on plain maple, I would simply get the clear satin nitro finish and wait about 2 years. In my country the sunlight is strong, so a room with natural light gives a natural patina effect on wood and nitro lacquer. Vintage tint isn’t needed for this IMO.