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Post by nickwellings on Apr 23, 2009 13:27:42 GMT -5
Haha...well, it's always wortha try, Jim! I had no idea what to do before starting, like I say this was refinish number 2....and it worked pretty well.
How's your projects going anyhow?
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Post by heem6 on Apr 23, 2009 23:45:35 GMT -5
Slow. I've had some other stuff I've been working on, so I haven't been able to devote much time to them as of late. I'm taking next week off so hopefully I can get some stuff out of the way and finally get back to the good stuff.
I did buy a pretty sounding A&L 12 string. It played nicely but the neck felt like it was finished with Maple Syrup. I sanded all the finish off and gave it a few passes with Oak Red stain, let it dry and then went over it with Tung Oil. It's smooth now, and much more enjoyable to play.
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Post by nickwellings on Apr 26, 2009 19:03:41 GMT -5
Hm....I have yet to try your idea of sandng the finish off a neck, let alone sanding a neck down to a more comfortable shape. I might try for another Squier Tele refin and sand the neck + oil it somehow.
For some reason a lot of projects I do tend to go slow too. I think it is very easy to get burnt out, plus some things take so long, and time is short, you get tired after work etc. My Charvel model 6 refin, I started in Septermber 08 and I have not touched it for about 3 months as I was so bummed when it went a bit wrong. I am proud though of what I did to it so far. I may make a new thread about it!
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Post by heem6 on Apr 26, 2009 23:51:11 GMT -5
Well, at first it's terrifying - like the first time you adjust the truss rod on a guitar. Now I just grab some 60 grit sandpaper and go!
I picked up my Kramer Striker Reverse Headstock tonight and realized why I like the neck so much - I unknowingly shaped the bottom half (where the high strings are) like a vintage Kramer Baretta. I'm going to sand the other half the same way.
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