Re: NGD plus neck molestation !
I hand finish all my necks the day I get a guitar. I will start with 80 or 120 grit depending on the finish, then move up 220 ,320 ,400 ,600 ,800. Give it a good thick wipe down with Tung Oil (China Wood Oil) let it sit for at least 24 hours then scrub it with scotch brite pads grey ones are 400ish grit I think then 600 and 800 grit. If the wood is really dry it will absorb all of the oil and need to be done at least twice I have done 3 coats on a new neck before.There is something about Hard Rock Maple and Tung Oil it is smoother then silk. Bruce I did an install with a 2 point Babicz on my friends Strat Deluxe but this will be my personal first trem. I intend to beat the crap out of it with malicious intent.