After looking at a bunch of FP posts here, it sounds like a lot of folks only FP the bodies and use tru-oil for the necks. Does anyone truly recommend one way over the other? Are there any draw backs to either method (specifically on the necks)? I tru-oiled my last 2, and plan to FP the 2 on the bench in a couple weeks and I'm ready to make my plan!!! Thanks.
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Ken
French Polish The Neck?
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Re: French Polish The Neck?
I have FP'd the head but not the neck. IMHO, FP isn't durable enough for the expected wear on the neck. Since I started building again a few years ago, it has been tru-oil, spar varnish or lacquer for me.
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Re: French Polish The Neck?
I am all nitro but agree FP is not durable on the neck
Wipe on poly and tru oil are good alternatives over Nitro
Wipe on poly and tru oil are good alternatives over Nitro
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: French Polish The Neck?
Excellent advice! Thank you very much. I do like the feel of the tru-oil on my other guitar neck...so I will go that route. Looking forward to French polishing the bodies though! I'm not quite ready to attempt nitro at-home, and sending them out for finish isn't within the budget at the moment.
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Re: French Polish The Neck?
I use polyurethane on the neck and the faceplate. It's a lot more durable. I fp the box. IMO, shellac brings out that "3D" depth of the wood grain and figure.