DuckBaloo
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Because I know that roasted maple necks don't require finish. But as I have said...
Apples to oranges. Unroasted, unfinished necks warp and then become unplayable. Bodies are 1.75" thick and wide, they aren't as prone to warping warp as a neck and, if they do, it won't affect play-ability.
If you just want a natural look, you can use wipe-on finishes with most bodies. Danish oil is popular (it's what the Fender Custom Shop and many boutiques uses for oil finished necks). John Suhr highly recommends Emmet's Good Stuff Wood Finish (wipe-on urethane) for a "naked" feel on body or neck. or hit it with a few coats of spray shellac.