Neck Finish

[Bfeeney]

What kind of finish do ESP/LTD/A lot of guitars have on their necks? Is it some form of clear or an oil (tung oil)?

[Bfeeney]

Re: Neck Finish

Anyone?

[frankfalbo]

Re: Neck Finish

ESP Japan has a different neck finish than LTD. The LTD finish is thicker and chalkier. It's difficult to find a duplicate for that at a hardware store or other DIY. The closest I've come is Defthane Satin Aerosol. It takes a couple days to dry. The can may say "24 hours" or whatever, but leave it for a long time.

http://www.deftfinishes.com/trade/products/defthane-interior-exterior-polyurethane

ESP Japan and Ibanez Japan generally have a thinner, wipe-on poly. Its silkier feeling, but gets shinier more quickly under playing wear. The closest I've found to this for the DIY is General Finishes Gel Topcoat Satin wipe-on poly.

http://www.generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-top-coats

Same thing on the dry time-longer than suggested on the can.

[Bfeeney]

Re: Neck Finish

Thanks. I was thinking it was some kind of clear. I'm thinking about getting a raw neck and I know that the necks I have that are painted/cleared has more drag to them.