New Years resolution already started

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So one thing that I wanted to do this year was try to do as much set up work on my guitars as possible. Mainly because set ups run anywhere from 50-75 dollars depending in what they do. So I started this morning and have changed the strings on 6 of my 7 guitars, including 4 that have Floyd's. Had to spend some time readjusting the balance of the bridge due to gauge differences, and one guitar where I changed the tuning. Everything came out great and I realized that Floyd's are not so difficult once you get into it some and get a little practice. Anyway, another thing I was going to pay my local shop to do, but I decided to do it myself was sanding some of the thick finish off the back of 2 of the strats. I masked everything off and took some fine sandpaper and now the necks are smooth and fast like my charvel's. However, my question now is whether or not I need to put some sort of oil on the sanded part like a gun oil or tongue oil. Anyone ever do this and can shed a little light on this subject?
 
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Glad you decided to DIY and not keep paying people to do things that arent that hard. Once I saw my guitar teacher break down a floyd one time an put it back together. I saw it wasnt that hard to do maintenance so now I set up my guitars myself and set up others for a lot less then a shop would and give it back in a shorter amount of time sometimes the same day if not the next. Plus its great experience and you get to know your instrument better.
 
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My resolution is to reintroduce the apostrophe back into its native habitat.
 
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My resolution is to reintroduce the apostrophe back into its native habitat.

I don't have time for that. I have to retube my amp's pretty soon, and eventually I'll have to go shopping for mic's and speaker's.
 
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Dang! They have escaped again. Now, I shall have to type everything out in full.
 
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So an update. I also decided to learn how to block my Floyd's ala Eddie VH. Also not too difficult, just time consuming sanding and re sanding getting the wood at the right thickness.
 
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