Gibson guitars with satin/matte/smooth necks?
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waltschwarzkopf
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To update my previous answer, I've owned two 2007 Les Paul Studios with 50's profile Glossy neck and didn't feel my hand sticking to it. I also have a 2016 LP Classic Ltd Run with a glossy 60's neck which is a dream to play.
The neck on my 2016 LP Studio Faded is matte but the finish is not completely soft nor even, so I want to sand it to make it smooth and even. Any advise on how to do that? I owned a 2012 SG Special that had a matte 50's neck, very smooth and even, best neck I've ever played on a guitar of any brand. I'd like to sand my Faded's neck to make it as close as possible to that. What do you think?
To update my previous answer, I've owned two 2007 Les Paul Studios with 50's profile Glossy neck and didn't feel my hand sticking to it. I also have a 2016 LP Classic Ltd Run with a glossy 60's neck which is a dream to play.
The neck on my 2016 LP Studio Faded is matte but the finish is not completely soft nor even, so I want to sand it to make it smooth and even. Any advise on how to do that? I owned a 2012 SG Special that had a matte 50's neck, very smooth and even, best neck I've ever played on a guitar of any brand. I'd like to sand my Faded's neck to make it as close as possible to that. What do you think?
Gtrjunior
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I’ve got a 2012 60’s glossy neck and I too, absolutely love it. It’s just perfect in every way.
I’ve got a 2012 60’s glossy neck and I too, absolutely love it. It’s just perfect in every way.
waltschwarzkopf
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Agree! I just want to change the surface of my Faded's neck and not the shape. Can that be done just with sandpaper? If so, which one should I use?
Agree! I just want to change the surface of my Faded's neck and not the shape. Can that be done just with sandpaper? If so, which one should I use?
dystrust
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Re: Gibson guitars with satin/matte/smooth necks?
Without looking at it, it's hard to say for sure.
If there are raised areas you could sand it smooth, and I'd recommend 400 grit sandpaper. It'll be slow going, but you'll have the least chance of going through the finish. Maybe try wet sanding with 600 to finish it off.
If there are depressions, they'd need to be filled with additional lacquer before you start sanding.
Without looking at it, it's hard to say for sure.
If there are raised areas you could sand it smooth, and I'd recommend 400 grit sandpaper. It'll be slow going, but you'll have the least chance of going through the finish. Maybe try wet sanding with 600 to finish it off.
If there are depressions, they'd need to be filled with additional lacquer before you start sanding.
Seraphial
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You and me both! Can't stand gloss necks. I never got round to buying an LP because of that. But there are a few - the Trad Pro (I-IV) I think had larely satin necks. Different models indicated different neck sizes, and some had satin backs and sides too (think the IV). However, I just pulled the trigger on this:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Les-Paul-Classic-Satin-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar.gc
All satin, including the top.
You and me both! Can't stand gloss necks. I never got round to buying an LP because of that. But there are a few - the Trad Pro (I-IV) I think had larely satin necks. Different models indicated different neck sizes, and some had satin backs and sides too (think the IV). However, I just pulled the trigger on this:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Les-Paul-Classic-Satin-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar.gc
All satin, including the top.
Silence Kid
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I am the only person left who actually likes gloss necks.
I am the only person left who actually likes gloss necks.
Gtrjunior
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I couldn’t give you proper advise on this. I’ve never attempted to remove the finish on a neck.
Maybe check out some YouTube vids and see if you can get some better methods.
I couldn’t give you proper advise on this. I’ve never attempted to remove the finish on a neck.
Maybe check out some YouTube vids and see if you can get some better methods.
Jeff_H
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I haven't had any issues with gloss necks across several brands. However, similar to what Bill said, whenever I get a new (to me) guitar, it gets a good overall cleaning with a guitar cleaner, the one with a 61 on it. Brain frat on the name. I do a double or even triple clean on the neck. I am also pretty religious about wiping the back of the neck with a good guitar cloth. I don't do this specifically to "treat" a gloss neck, but maybe it helps some?
I've never experienced a sticky gloss neck, even on the half dozen LP's I've owned.
I haven't had any issues with gloss necks across several brands. However, similar to what Bill said, whenever I get a new (to me) guitar, it gets a good overall cleaning with a guitar cleaner, the one with a 61 on it. Brain frat on the name. I do a double or even triple clean on the neck. I am also pretty religious about wiping the back of the neck with a good guitar cloth. I don't do this specifically to "treat" a gloss neck, but maybe it helps some?
I've never experienced a sticky gloss neck, even on the half dozen LP's I've owned.
Discharged
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Re: Gibson guitars with satin/matte/smooth necks?
My vote goes to the Scotchbrite.
/Peter
My vote goes to the Scotchbrite.
/Peter
hamerfan
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Yep, best bet. And then rub it down with some old Jeans coth.
Yep, best bet. And then rub it down with some old Jeans coth.
Re: Gibson guitars with satin/matte/smooth necks?
Steel wool, not sandpaper
It breaks up into little metal particles that get drawn in by magnets
Steel wool, not sandpaper
It breaks up into little metal particles that get drawn in by magnets
Re: Gibson guitars with satin/matte/smooth necks?
600 wet, 1000 wet, brown paper bag
600 wet, 1000 wet, brown paper bag
