Thank you. I scrolled and watched dozens of videos with all the pseudo-professional egoistic chit chat and unnecessary shit that last like 20min/per video (on time-lapse when the actual work is done), where some dude is making everything complicated starting of the tools needed and waxes and all the shit and made a fucking cathedral size number of a thing that could be shown in under a minute. THIS is how you make a useful tutorial. Definitely subscribing.
lol like 10 years ago I went to the craft store and got a circle of 800 grit. Used that ever since dry sanding with no tape, only the eye. improved about 6 guitars with the same finish and use them to this day. party in the front, function in the back!
@@MacSimusMusic You can always find it in the automotive department. But 3000? I got to 2000 grit and it was almost glossy again so I went back to the 1500, even that feels too much. This was a helpful video, though. Thanks for posting.
Wet and dry 600 grit paper ' Sand it dry is safe for a 1'st timmer. I've used 400 Grit wet and dry for the past 40 years ' start out with a fresh piece of paper on a sanding block ' Address the finger board edges 1'st This helps eliminate any fret end sprout and You can roll over the fret ends at the same time ' After doing that the paper will be worn in enough to do the neck. I've found 1000 grit and anything above is too time consuming and is basically just polishing the neck. Have done it like that on hundreds and hundreds over the years repairing instruments.
Don’t think multiple passes need to be done going to a super-fine grit to achieve the desired result. Not to mention, removing more of the original finish than is really necessary. All you need to do is remove the lustre and you’re done - with minimal assault. Just my humble opinion.
I watched 3 videos nobody mentioned the grit size, thanks a lot now I know I can use micro mesh starting with 1500. I just bought a matt guitar a few months ago and played the crap out of that thing, it’s barely playable now because I high polished the whole neck.
Why do you cover the binding? Wont the laquer on the binding slow you down? Iv seen other luthiers sand the binding long with the neck on some other vids. Im trying to figure out if i shud sand my binding or not
You're not sanding the finish off the neck, simply scratching the surface of the finish. If done correctly (i.e. not sanded through the finish and paint, exposing bare wood) there will be no difference in the top coat's ability to protect against moisture.
hi Adam. There are definately different levels of quality with blue tape- the generic stuff can be absolute garbage that won't stick to anything. I typically use the Scotch Ultra Sharp Lines. I have also heard good things about Frogtape.
probably a couple of options. first, some polishing compound and a and a buffing wheel. Another option would be to spray the neck with a coat or two of gloss polyurethane.
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I tried extra fine 000 steel wool, it worked good in one dry pass. I stopped at that level cuz I was afraid to damage anything, hehe.🤘🎸😉
Thank you. I scrolled and watched dozens of videos with all the pseudo-professional egoistic chit chat and unnecessary shit that last like 20min/per video (on time-lapse when the actual work is done), where some dude is making everything complicated starting of the tools needed and waxes and all the shit and made a fucking cathedral size number of a thing that could be shown in under a minute. THIS is how you make a useful tutorial. Definitely subscribing.
Yes, the best thing to use is steel wool. I use 0000 and it works like a charm and takes about 5 mins total time.
lol like 10 years ago I went to the craft store and got a circle of 800 grit. Used that ever since dry sanding with no tape, only the eye. improved about 6 guitars with the same finish and use them to this day. party in the front, function in the back!
Are you saying I can do this without water??
@@JesusLordOfLords455
Definitely
Green scotchbrite pad..then fine sandpaper...then scotchbrite once more..wipe off..Amazing !
they do have 1000-3000 grit at home improvement stores.
I came here to say the same thing!
Agreed, guys. I was wrong about that. Most of the big box stores will have it if you look close enough
@@MacSimusMusic You can always find it in the automotive department. But 3000? I got to 2000 grit and it was almost glossy again so I went back to the 1500, even that feels too much. This was a helpful video, though. Thanks for posting.
Wet and dry 600 grit paper ' Sand it dry
is safe for a 1'st timmer.
I've used 400 Grit wet and dry for the past 40 years ' start out with a fresh piece of paper on a sanding block ' Address the finger board edges 1'st
This helps eliminate any fret end sprout and
You can roll over the fret ends at the same time ' After doing that the paper will be worn in enough to do the neck.
I've found 1000 grit and anything above is too time consuming and is basically just polishing the neck.
Have done it like that on hundreds and hundreds over the years repairing instruments.
Don’t think multiple passes need to be done going to a super-fine grit to achieve the desired result. Not to mention, removing more of the original finish than is really necessary. All you need to do is remove the lustre and you’re done - with minimal assault. Just my humble opinion.
Super fine wet/dry emery paper can be found in a auto supply store in the body repair section.
I watched 3 videos nobody mentioned the grit size, thanks a lot now I know I can use micro mesh starting with 1500. I just bought a matt guitar a few months ago and played the crap out of that thing, it’s barely playable now because I high polished the whole neck.
Glad to know I did it correctly, by the book !
Why do you cover the binding? Wont the laquer on the binding slow you down? Iv seen other luthiers sand the binding long with the neck on some other vids. Im trying to figure out if i shud sand my binding or not
Should use a sponge above the sandpaper.
Is it possible to do this without making heat spots?
And then after all is said and done when you start playing the guitar you bring it back to a high gloss shine naturally from your hand.
Looks nice!
Why use the dunlop 65 at the end?
Does it work as a sealer as well or is it just to clean up the neck?
just cleans it. maybe a little protectant but thatll get wiped off by your hands very fast as you play
It’s not a permanent solution anyway, the more you play the guitar the more you’ll bring back the high gloss naturally from your hand.
Nice work
Idd like to do this with my sg, but it's red, will this remove the color
If you are careful the finish wont be sanded off
Would it be OK to do it to the whole guitar?
if that's what you wanted to do, yeah totally.
Eh, I'd be careful. It might make the finish of your guitar look a bit weird but I haven't tried it
will the neck be exposed to moisture?
You're not sanding the finish off the neck, simply scratching the surface of the finish. If done correctly (i.e. not sanded through the finish and paint, exposing bare wood) there will be no difference in the top coat's ability to protect against moisture.
Thanks for the video. I found that the blue painters tape won’t even stick to the neck of my guitar
hi Adam. There are definately different levels of quality with blue tape- the generic stuff can be absolute garbage that won't stick to anything. I typically use the Scotch Ultra Sharp Lines. I have also heard good things about Frogtape.
Which schecter is that ?
C1+ from early 2000s
Is this permanent or will you have to do this every couple of months?
it will last, as long as you avoid cleaners that have built-in polish. I use Music Nomad Guitar Detailer
@@MacSimusMusic ok thanks man
@@MacSimusMusic Does this mean that Dunlop 65 also makes the guitar sticky as includes polishing material ?
no chance, mike in the uk.
How to undo this?
probably a couple of options. first, some polishing compound and a and a buffing wheel. Another option would be to spray the neck with a coat or two of gloss polyurethane.
I see. Thanks mate
Nice slogan (-:
Another trick is to wash ur hands. Lol all jokes tho a matte neck does feel faster for sure
Keep in mind this will affect the resale price and not for the better.
Some people play the guitars...
Why would you resell a guitar? I smash em when I’m done
get a new mic fam lol