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Post by Travis on Jan 9, 2007 12:04:34 GMT -6
hello i was wondering what the best technique for finishing a saga neck??
should i strip the rock hard sealer? if so what should i use or should i just scuff and clear any methods or ideas you have would be great
thanks
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Jan 9, 2007 17:49:05 GMT -6
I prefer to strip Saga necks. The "stuff" on them -- that is, the finish -- is not as tough as the one found on the bodies. Here is a rundown of how I accomplish the task...your mileage may vary! Try it at your own risk! www.guitarattack.com/mattocaster/sagakit.htmGood luck, John |
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Post by Travis on Jan 12, 2007 23:41:56 GMT -6
hey John i was wondering did you finish the neck with the same Minwax Satin Poly as the fret board
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Jan 13, 2007 5:34:10 GMT -6
On the Sagas which required stripping of the fingerboards because of the poor coloration of the "rosewood", I used the Poly after the dye to lock in the color. Trust me -- the ones I have refin'd wouldn't have looked good without the dye. You can't really tell the Poly is even on there, and the fingerboards I have around here still look good.
I've also used the poly on the backs of the necks, finishing them off with 0000 steelwool when they were dry. This made a very nice, smooth finish. However, on some of the Sagas I just sprayed them with lacquer.
A spray lacquer which I've been very impressed with is the MinWax Clear Aerosol Lacquer in the black can. Get it at Home Depot, and it sprays and works great. I used it on my black T-Style, and it is really holding up well.
Of course your mileage may vary!
Good luck,
John
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