Finishing Neck
Some of the finishing options include stains, lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck. Depending on the type, finishes can be applied with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can. Finish materials and books on finishing instru- ments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial or numerous luthier supply catalogs.
Components and Hardware Needed: | Qty |
Guitar Neck | 1 |
To finish the guitar neck: |
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1.Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully press all the masking tape edges securely to the fretboard. The finish coat can seep under these edges, especially near corners, uneven edges, and places where the frets meet the fingerboard.
2.Make an "S" shaped hook out of 1/4" steel rod, or a coat hanger that has been folded in half.
3.Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4.Thread the hook through the upper peghole and hang the neck in the finishing room.
Most finishes are hazard-
ous to your health. Wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved res- pirator with particulate and
gas/vapor filters, safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and
work in a well ventilated area
when finishing.
5.Apply the finish according to Finishing the Body, Steps
6.Before wet sanding, remove the masking tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape any excess finish off the fretboard with a razor blade or chisel, as shown in Figure 6.
