![]() ![]() true oil or boiled linseed oil making it easy to apply. I generally use a wipe-on oil based product e.g. the smoothness of the finish that will be the most important factor with regard to playability. ![]() You can use a number of different finishing products for the back of the neck, it’s really the end result e.g. Because of this the back of the neck should also be sealed to protect it from oils and grime from our hands which over time can otherwise build up causing the neck to feel sticky, and cause our hands to drag when playing, among other potential issues. ![]() Whenever we play the guitar our hands are constantly coming into contact with the neck. black (Gibson® style guitars) followed by a clear coat as this not only looks great but helps protect the headstock. I like to finish headstocks in either a tinted gloss (Fender® style guitars) or solid color e.g. The products you use to finish the headstock can be selected purely based on aesthetics as it will have no bearing on the playability of the neck. When deciding on the finishing product for your guitar kit’s neck, you should consider both the back of the neck and the headstock. Recommended: How to Fix Uneven Frets How to finish A DIY guitar kit neck If you do end up with reside on your fretboard, considering the density of rosewood, ebony and similar materials in most cases you should be able to scrape/or wipe away any finishing or masking tape residue without much effort. Unless you are finishing a maple neck and fretboard in combination you should also mask off the neck, taking care to prevent the fretboard from absorbing the materials used for sealing the neck.įirst run a length of painter’s masking tape down each side of the fretboard, taking into account the edges of the fretboard and then run another line of masking tape down the middle of the fretboard.īe sure to press the tape firmly, however work in small increments to ensure you have good alignment with the edge of the fretboard before committing the tape to the fretboard. Recommended: How To Maintain Your Fretboard Masking Engineered timber (A composite timber made using heat, glue and pressure). ![]() There are a number of different materials used for manufacturing guitar fretboards. Maple is the most common option, due to it’s high density and strength, however Mahogany (both hardwoods) is also commonly used. For example, when tuned to standard tuning a guitar neck may experience up to 200Lbs of direct tension from the strings. In terms of materials used for constructing guitar necks, denser hardwoods ( deciduous trees) are favored due to their ability to withstand the tension placed upon the neck. In the following short guide, we’ll take a closer look at the finishing products we recommend for both the fretboard (including the different types of fretboard timbers available at ) and neck that will help not only make the guitar more playable but also seal and protect the fretboard and neck. However, it’s not only neck relief and the condition of your frets that can affect the playability of a guitar, the finishing products you apply to your neck and fretboard can also have an impact. uneven frets, too much / or too little neck relief) the guitar will ultimately be more difficult to play. It’s the primary interface, and if there are problems (e.g. In terms of playability, a guitar’s neck is the most important component of a guitar. ![]()
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