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Applying An Oil Finish On A Guitar Neck
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Күн бұрынThis video describes my technique for applying a boiled linseed oil finish on a guitar neck. Show your support! Visit www.eguitarplans.com/ and buy a plan. Or visit highline-custom-guitars-2.cre... and buy a shirt!
@donaldbiggs9391 2 жыл бұрын
Time is money ,you actually have me jumping through your vid so I don't have to listen to your history. Sorry
@HighlineGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
If time was money for you, you wouldn’t waste it leaving a snide comment.
@anacoreta9381 2 жыл бұрын
Donald MINCHIA.
@donaldbiggs9391 2 жыл бұрын
I said Sorry , Maybe I should have spent 15 minutes explaining why and that would be acceptable to you.
@HighlineGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
@@donaldbiggs9391 Not necessary. You've already wasted too much time and lost God knows how much money.
@jesseliderc5199 2 жыл бұрын
Time isn't money.
@scubasteve4093 Жыл бұрын
What a crazy time we live in. Masterclass level of knowledge being shared for free. Working on my first banjo, this seems like the best neck finishing method Ive come across. Thank you
@HighlineGuitars Жыл бұрын
It may seem free, but when you consider the cost of the device you use to access this content along with what you pay go online, it ain't free.
@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147 9 ай бұрын
Exponentially discounted then.@@HighlineGuitars
@1Batt 4 жыл бұрын
As a Wood finisher of 32 years I appreciate your correct knowledge of finishes. Excellent presentation.
@vaastonline 4 жыл бұрын
raw linseed oil will stay wet for five to ten years? Really?
@scottjordan5854 4 жыл бұрын
@@vaastonline Yep. I did my cricket bat with it over 20 years ago and it is still a bit tacky!
@spencercrutcher5851 3 жыл бұрын
I did this to the neck of my strat project build and am completely blown away by the results! Best neck feel ever!
@Nicky-T Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your insights and thorough explanations of how and why you have arrived at your preferred techniques.
@hoxleyholesoap 5 жыл бұрын
Great advice for the final sanding process. It makes it feel like velvety marble. It works great on tight grain exotic woods like Caribbean Rosewood too.
@ccchicken8889 5 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to being taught by a great luthier/teacher. Thanks again Chris!
@nathancourtney2006 3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for your time. I've watched several of your videos. Always informative and I enjoy the content.
@srobert231962 Жыл бұрын
I followed your directions exactly and it turned out beautifully. So easy, too! The neck feels satiny smooth and looks great. Thank you so much! I will use this method from now on.
@tochriss 4 жыл бұрын
I just tried this on a refurbishment and can confirm this produces a great silky smooth finish. Ideal for necks.
@mikeh2450 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are spot on without unnecessary fanfare and tacky tunes in the background. This 66 year old man appreciates your concise and articulate tutelage. MAHALO!!
@gilsonmartins5600 3 жыл бұрын
We're happy to have people like you willing to share tacit knowlodge. I enjoyed all the information, including the reasons why to use this or that.
@prophetsbourne1136 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your Channel and am blown away by the detail in which you explain the process of your work! I am waiting for my first quart of Solarez! Thank you Sir!
@goosegaskins Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I just did it for the first time, and I'm currently waiting for the neck to dry after wet sanding and wiping it down. Can't wait!
@neilsmith5464 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! For me, understanding the Why, is more important than being told to just do it. Great conversational presentation packed full of info, experience and leaves me wanting to order my first kit 👍
@TristanSmith Жыл бұрын
As I was watching this, I was appreciating the explanation of the why. I'm glad to see this comment here.
@BlueBarrier782 Ай бұрын
Your channel is such a wealth of information. For a layman such as myself trying to learn some basics of guitar making, this channel is a godsend. I seem to get different answers online for what finish to use, and it's nice to hear from someone that's actually tried the ones I've seen recommended.
@Maddogg-hg5me 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I just ordered an 8-string build kit to build as a project. This will be my first build so this is extremely helpful.
@Tom-in8jz 4 жыл бұрын
That neck is on my guitar the red echo I bought from Chris ! Slick ,fast,AWESOME
@patrolduty8715 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. By applying your wet sanding trick with oil + 1500 grit paper + mineral spirit, my neck now is buttery smooth. It is smooth like a wet 1000 years old stone on the riverside. I cant describe how satisfy I am at the moment. It almost feel slipperry smooth. Thank you once again!!!
@patrolduty8715 2 жыл бұрын
Despite that my oil is not real oil, it is Danish Oil Finish, a type of varnish. But your trick works wonder even with different finish type of mine. Thank you, thank you!!!
@HighlineGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@StevenParente 2 жыл бұрын
I used this technique on a couple of Tele builds and the necks still feel incredible after a couple of years. I'm using it again (now) for three more tele builds.
@xaviermontegue5289 3 жыл бұрын
... and a fire safety lesson to boot. You're awesome! Thanks for helping me understand this process for my first ever build.
@drapp1477 4 жыл бұрын
Just tried this on a guitar I’m restoring. Absolutely fantastic method! Will be using this on all my necks. Thanks for sharing this!
@HighlineGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
Very welcome!
@MikeCindyWhite 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Chris! Best guitar on you tube!! 🎸🎸👍👍
@AvelFantasma Жыл бұрын
I was so worried about finishing my neck and looked all over for a good video but this is the one that puts it clear with all the information I needed! I got myself some boiled linseed oil but need that Japan dryer next! Thank you!
@terryo9838 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Chris. Really great tutorial and advice.
@deepanshuyadav5250 7 ай бұрын
No substitute for experience and wisdom. Thanks for making the effort and sharing it with us. I am tempted to do it on a brand new satin finish Squier that I ordered today. Irrespective of that, glad to have found this video.
@DaveWestGuitar Жыл бұрын
This was insanely informative in the best of ways. I've only got shellac, poly, nitro and tung oil experience. You shared real gems here bro! Thank you. The Japan Drier was the frosting on the cake.
@mrq6270 9 ай бұрын
What's your opinion of shellac? I watched a different luthier who tried shellac for the first time and was raving about how much he liked it. I have a brand new unfinished neck and I figure I've only got one shot at finishing it right.
@drzainnas Ай бұрын
Thanks Chris, I like your academic approach in all your videos and you might think about putting all these videos in a book which definitely will open more doors and you certainly deserve it my friend. Best regards from England 🏴 UK 🇬🇧
@buddhamus 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have yet to take the leap into trying my own build, but I as a guitar player it's good to know this information. That last part about the prober disposal of the rags maybe the most important lesson to learn here.
@Ray_Here 3 жыл бұрын
Working on my first guitar kit. I really appreciate you sharing your expertise! Great videos!
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@brannonjones3668 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this about 7 times over the past week. Went ahead and did the thing and it feels great so far, unfinished maple neck laurel fretboard. Sanded lightly then did the process. Thanks for the great instructional, and all of the clean up safety info was very helpful.
@vigilanceplays8560 2 жыл бұрын
I done the same man, mines still drying
@ingve77 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Everything you said makes perfect sense. My late mother was an artist (oil paintings), and she only ever used regular linseed oil. I tried using it on a guitar neck one time and couldn't understand why it never seemed to dry. I'll be on the lookout for boiled linseed oil from now on.
@shrewdarc9934 3 жыл бұрын
Great Vid... That is the proper way to finish a guitar neck in my opinion. I have been doing this method for years and Linseed Oil is my favorite finish for guitar necks hands down.
@DreidMusicalX 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I ever got back to you on the question you answered me about my guitar neck and what other than lacquer I could put on it? I chose the Tru Oil finish on my maple on maple neck to keep it natural looking and it turned out AWESOME! I just want to thank you for all you do for people.
@denissullivan2360 4 жыл бұрын
I researched a dozen other methods. After a water-based grain filling and light sanding with 400 grit paper, I followed this method exactly on a new, unfinished, solid rosewood Strat neck - the results were amazing - and this was my first neck refinishing effort. Great advice!
@lukegoffkat 2 ай бұрын
Why would you pore fill a maple neck? It's a closed wood grain. There is really no need for that if it's sanded properly. Have a great day!
@lemuelcruz5381 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm excited for my guitar build this coming month and I will follow your advice. Thank you so much
@timothymatthews4399 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I am very grateful for your video and your email advice recently to help me figure out how to finish my maple telecaster style guitar neck. I did this procedure over the weekend. It’s dry already. Quite smooth. This week I plan to use satin minwax polyurethane on the fret board. Thanks for your guidance. Great channel!!
@gilfunk305 2 жыл бұрын
Lindseed oil 🍺 is a very good product for varies types of wood. Linseed oil 🍺 was and is still used on fences to protect the wood from rotting out . That's why linseed oil 🍺 is a good protectent for this guitar
@dpdupuis5 5 жыл бұрын
I've been using Crimson Guitars penetrating finishing oil, which I believe is very close to tru-oil as far as its ingredients and characteristics. However, it's expensive and takes a while to come from the UK to me in Michigan. To me there is nothing better than an oil finished neck, rubbed down with wet dry paper, silky smooth and beautiful in appearance. I'm on the verge of applying finish to a birdseye maple bass neck that I built and am going to give the boiled linseed oil a shot. Always looking for more timely and cost effective ways to improve, as it seems you are as well. Thank you Chris, you do a great job not only showing how to do this stuff, but maybe more importantly, explaining why you use the methods that you do. It sets you apart!
@hoodoo-man 4 жыл бұрын
As much as I like Crimson Guitars' YT channel, I cringe when I see Ben pouring on finish / fingerboard oil. Apart from the waste, there's no way all the oil soaked into the wood will ever dry out properly.
@darthjarjarbinks8953 4 жыл бұрын
You can always try CA glue. It dries as hard as poly, but much quicker and imho is easier to apply.
@SteveSmithIncorp 5 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, and very timely! I'm just about to finish a neck :). Thanks for your insights as always Chris!
@dirtwfox 3 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to do my first finish on guitar build kit. Thanks so much for posting this and for the added safety tips.
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@ebandcamp 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! I learned something . Gonna get an LP kit and wanted to get tung oils and what not but boiled linseed sounds better !
@johnbarber3499 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much, as I bought a Lentz beautiful guitar, and was afraid I would screw it up, but couldn't stand the Nitro finish as it was sticky, and its 2006 was when it was built, anyway what you have done is exactly what I wanted to do on the surfaces where my hands are, so they don't stick. You have given me the tools to do the job right. Thanks for sharing I subscribed to your channel as you are a pro.
@patrickfreuler1376 2 жыл бұрын
I did this on my Carvin Bolt rebuild and it turned out great. Doing my second rebuild today and will use same technique.
@Juriku 5 жыл бұрын
Very timely video for me, I'm trying to decide how to finish the neck on the guitar I'm building. Thanks!
@DuaneForrester 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, as always! Thank you! Definitely gonna try this as I’ve been considering how to get more Tru Oil. This looks like a nice alternative with attractive results. 👍👍
@pigjubby1 3 жыл бұрын
Getting Tru Oil is California is tough. Mail only and many won't send it.
@DuaneForrester 3 жыл бұрын
@@pigjubby1 I’ve had some luck with Amazon last year. Not sure about right now, however. Sigh. Maybe I’ll just drive to Las Vegas.
@3cardmonty602 5 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion to use Boiled Linseed Oil. I had been using Tru-Oil for years, but using the Boiled Linseed Oil seems to be an easier process. Thanks.
@pigjubby1 3 жыл бұрын
I too am trying to decide between Formby's Tung and Tru Oil for a complete guitar refinish
@6xcchamber971 2 жыл бұрын
What a wealth of knowledge I am learning from you, THANK YOU! I am considering the X carve and I will be starting my own Guitar build soon, Bradley
@basilreardon5783 3 жыл бұрын
I thank your detailed explanation of your diferent product use . I'm a part-time Luthier when im not away working . You assisted me greatly customizing my current guitar collection . Bravo
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@WarmachineCAN 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, LOVE all your videos! Thank you for all the super helpful content and tips! Quick question...Would you recommend using this particular technique on a raw maple fretboard?
@rickorr2857 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve done this to a few Squier necks and it feels great.
@petermilovich4451 5 жыл бұрын
how do you take laquer off
@petermilovich4451 5 жыл бұрын
its a big job, a layer is thick...how to i do it, with ease? and what grit?
@galacticbacon777 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for tip at the end about disposing of oiled rags.
@masteryu25 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative and easy to follow please make more
@carlpimblett8628 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info and sharing your breadth of experience. One question is can this be applied equally on tempered / torrefied wood, which I assume does not absorb in quite the same way due to crystalization of the natural oils closing up the wood's "pores"? Thanks.
@gdfxhfgxujhxdj 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you master ,,,from korea,,
@claymoregray8973 3 жыл бұрын
You have spread my possibilities with you explaination and made easier my learning about mixing of oils with other components, thanks a lot : )
@johnnybeard4445 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did the boiled linseed oil as per your video and now I’ve got a badass bass neck
@bassdale17 5 жыл бұрын
very instructive for a newbie, keep up the good work.
@gmd1417 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, how long will the boiled linseed oil last on a typical guitar neck that's played every day? Thanks!
@ERWebster 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. I am definitely going to give your process a try on my next raw wood neck.
@DJBuglip 4 жыл бұрын
Chris, you are a wealth of information, buddy. Thanks so much for making all these.
@evanwilliams8908 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice. The safety tips are nice too.
@HighlineGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@KRSinDUB Ай бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars Hello there, thanks for the video and the tips. Quick question, how many layers of Boiled Linseed oil do we have to apply to effeciently protect the neck from humidity? I heard 3 layers are required. What is your point of view regarding this? Thanks!
@HighlineGuitars Ай бұрын
@@KRSinDUB Three is what I typically apply. There is no reason to do more.
@KRSinDUB Ай бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars thanks for the quick reply sir. Would you wet sand with blo and mineral spirits for the first 2 layers only or fall all of these?
@HighlineGuitars Ай бұрын
@@KRSinDUB I would wet sand each coat with progressively finer grits.
@danielwiebe2123 4 жыл бұрын
Take a drink every time he says “boiled linseed oil.”
@williamcanavan7085 2 жыл бұрын
Oh that was a bad idea…🤪🤣🤣🤣
@whiteshedrecordings Жыл бұрын
22 drinks.
@Ais4Drew Жыл бұрын
Boyald lihn seeëd ohl. All seriousness though I learned a ton from this video. And comments like these just add to the charm!
@madsam7582 Жыл бұрын
This is an interesting way to wake up in the E.R, we call it the B.L.O job!
@LogicalQ Жыл бұрын
Hiccup* oiled binseed loil
@risteardohaodha23 2 жыл бұрын
Just been sanding back the finish on my Strat neck. I oiled and wet sanded it, thanks to your great directions and advice. The neck is amazingly smooth and the hairline cracks that were in the previous finish (as received from the previous owner) are gone. An amazing transformation! Thank you!
@HighlineGuitars 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I love hearing good results with this technique. Thanks!!
@risteardohaodha23 2 жыл бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars Do you ever apply a wax finish as other youtubers recommend?
@scottcollins5060 2 жыл бұрын
I just got my answer to a question I left you on another segment on boiled linseed oil. So just know I have got my answer from this video. Thank you for your time and effort to help me and others.
@chipperfos 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video Chris … Can Boiled Linseed Oil be used on the fretboard of a totally unfinished Maple Neck ….. !!!!!!!!!
@tandersen25 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly the video I needed for working on my first kit! One question though, can I use the same boiled linseed oil for a rosewood fretboard or would it be best to buy some lemon oil? Many thanks, awesome videos!
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
I use boiled linseed oil on my Rosewood fretboards all the time. You can also use lemon oil as well if you want to buy yet another product.
@geraldmyers6618 3 жыл бұрын
This is a art we can't let leave us, thank you for the video.
@iRevolVeR21 5 жыл бұрын
Great I'm going to try this method when my guitar kit comes.
@natelivingston5528 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video! Helped me tremendously! The only question I have is do you oil the fretboard also? I hear you don’t have to. Just want to hear your take. Again thanks for this great video.
@cohenalbertb 3 жыл бұрын
Yes wondering that also. Can you finish the fretboard the same way? Thanks!
@0Imtheslime0 2 жыл бұрын
You probably can but shouldn't. Rosewood, and Pao Ferro as well already has plenty of, let's call it natural oil in it. It only needs moist water to brighten it up, but that dries up fast, that is why products are invented for rosewood that has not 100% oil but more deluted type. The oil is in there to keep it long lasting. So Lemon Oil products are preferred. Lemon oil is a very thin solution. Not too oily so it makes your fretboard sticky. But the best just for moisturising the rosewood is the purest mineral oil you can find.. You can find those in beauty shops (not kidding go in there and ask for the purest they have). Even Olive oil i used without problem. I have seen rosewood that is finished to a half-way shiny finish with lackquer at home, all in all i think it looks terrible. NO finish is best.
@darpope2752 3 жыл бұрын
I'm about ready to finish an oak neck/fretboard, with the frets already installed. I love how easy and simple this seems... just one question- Should I 1) tape over the frets, 2) polish the frets after everything dries, or 3) ignore the bit of dry oil, because my playing the guitar, will magically make everything okay?
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
No need to tape off the frets. You can simply wipe the oil off of them.
@darpope2752 3 жыл бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars Thank you for the reply! This SEEMS foolproof, so I'm gonna give it a try. If I'm successful, it will be certified "idiotproof". Wish me luck!
@JoeKyser 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a 3rd generation finisher and tung oil has been the go to. I'm not scared to try new things though. I'm going to give the boiled linseed oil a shot
@ranman58635 Жыл бұрын
341 you speak of making your own varnish. Bravo! Made a believer out of my auto painter friend. It worked so well with the poly and mineral spirits. I recently did add the blo but I'm not sure yet, it's drying I think. Lol! I may have got the mixture a little thicker on the blo. It's fall so I'll be careful. It looks like glass though and I used a tee shirt. Blew him away! You know, another thing I do is go watch woodworking video's too. Helps me to understand the essentials of woodworking and I grasp this better now.
@yjmsrv 3 жыл бұрын
Great video- as others have noted. Quick question though- how would you compare Danish Oil (which I like because of the fast dry time) and Shellac (which I also like for it's dry time and amber darkening nature) to the Boiled linseed oil?
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Danish oil is a mix of BLO, pigment, varnish (usually polyurethane), and solvent. It soaks into the wood very well, but doesn't build up for a high gloss shine. BLO does the same thing, but without pigment or the added protection of added polyurethane. Shellac can build for a high gloss shine, but it doesn't protect against alcohol.
@yjmsrv 3 жыл бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars Thanks for the quick response! I went with Danish oil last night- -not concerned about a gloss shine- I like the feel and texture of a raw neck but want to protect it- so this was perfect. I watched another of your videos about all the different finishes after I posted this so went ahead and tried the Danish oil- worked great and didn't darken the neck much at all. Great feel- very smooth and clean-
@yjmsrv 3 жыл бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars How many coasts of Danish oil would you recommend I put on my neck? I have one decent on now- feels really good- but I want to make sure it's really sealed.
@jugheadjones5458 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever buff a neck you’ve treated with Linseed Oil?
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have buffed necks after applying BLO by wet sanding it from 600 to 1,500 grit to get a surface that's a bit shinier. However, they will never shine as well as if they had been top coated with lacquer or Tru Oil.
@djhah123 3 жыл бұрын
Very good information thanks very helpful as all videos I have watched of yours
@mulvillm123 4 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of linseed oil i will give it a go.
@SalvvOrtiz 4 жыл бұрын
Can I dye the wood before finish it with the oil?
@briang5586 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@onpsxmember 5 жыл бұрын
How long will the boiled linseed oil finish last? I never had an oil finished neck. Me personally, I see guitars like oldtimers and always want them to be in great condition. How often would you recommend a touch up so the wood won't get any unpleasent discolourations? Any pointers on the climate? How will the finish behave, will it yellow quicker? Is there another name for that japanese dryer? I think you mentioned it in an older video. What's your next favourite finish in line? Are there any woods that don't take oil finishes well? Thumbs up for the savety warning...14000 fires by spontaneous combustion/chemical reaction betwenn 05-09.
@xfup 5 жыл бұрын
At least once a year. BLO Isn't exactly the best product to use on wood. These chemicals are actually Kobalt which is a heavy metal. At least 1 person has died from an overdose of Kobalt because the warning is on the can and on line.... you can thin raw linseed oil so it dries much quicker.
@onpsxmember 5 жыл бұрын
@@xfup Well, then buy one with mangenese as metal soap dryer. There isn't enough in there to be toxic. The raw linseed oil can turn rancid and it doesn't cure forever, that's why it's used by painters for their colours.
@xfup 5 жыл бұрын
onpsxmember it won't go rancid... linseed oil is produced in a manor that removes the fat that causes it to go rancid. Flaxseed oil will go rancid but linseed oil will not...
@davidsharp9805 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Im seriously considering returning to set ups with an aim to get back to building. Thank you
@jasonday8334 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I just ordered my first guitar kit, I’ll make sure to put this knowledge to use.
@THAxILLEST 4 жыл бұрын
Did anyone realize how many times he says boiled linseed oil?
@paulevans4334 4 жыл бұрын
And boy can he talk. He doesn't get to putting on any linseed oil up until 9:39
@marcolandolfi844 3 жыл бұрын
Paul Evans you can skip the talk but this is one of the most informative video I ever watched. And clearly being from a pro. And for free.
@THAxILLEST 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulevans4334 I have dreams of just being drenched in boiled lin seed oil since watching this video
@larryh7202 7 күн бұрын
and yet at least some viewers will buy raw linseed oil, lol
@hijmestoffels5171 5 жыл бұрын
Boiled linseed oil is great stuff. I have even used it to revive the dull synthetic counter top in my kitchen, after trying other products without success.
@joemcgraw5529 4 жыл бұрын
linceed oil is very nice ,my old shop class teacher told me that 40 years ago but he also used vegatable oil but thats for a cutting board ,I use it on rosewood fretboards it really does a good job
@rfarif7538 4 жыл бұрын
i just make my bass guitar neck 10x more faster after watching your video.. and its work perfect.. smooth n really enjoy to play.. thanks for sharing..
@larthur07 4 жыл бұрын
What a useful video! I am making a couple of guitars from untreated kits. Your Advices are extremely useful. Thank you!.
@lochlanwall210 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Boiled linseed oil worked a treat. 100% recommended. Cheers!
@BrantleyAllen 5 ай бұрын
I've ordered a neck I'm planning to oil finish. My first one. Thank you for the tutorial!
@lukegoffkat 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful teaching moment! I'm doing this right now! I've just finished with the first step of oiling it up. If this works so well, I might actually sand off the finish on a few other of my guitars and do this. A non-sticking neck is important and this sounds better than a mat finish lacquer that I was going to use.
@rothbekirkendall7756 3 жыл бұрын
I just did it , with a cheap guitar neck. ... And Wow!! You are the man!... Yeah, prep helps, but I couldn't believe this neck could look so amazing. Gonna listen to everything you say!!!!! Thanks
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bedroomrockstudios408 Жыл бұрын
I'm with you, I tried true oil, tung and teak, but you are on the money, I settled on boiled linseed oil for easy, economical great lasting smooth finish. I also don't really like the shine on a maple neck of the lacquered finish, Danish oil is also pretty good for body and neck finish except on fret-board, thanks for great explanations and quality work on your builds.
@assemblyghost 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the fire hazard safety tip, you just might saved my future me from burning my house down. :) I didn't know about that drying oil generates heat. Also saying that it's not a good idea to build up multiple coats for achieve gloss shine on the neck probably saved me from some headaches, because I was thinking about how nice it would look. It make sense now it would be likely to sticking. I am about to make from a cheap, scratched bass to something really beautiful bad (b)ass art with a deep cherry color that shows the beauty of the wood pattern with some very high gloss and a proper set up, your videos are a huge help to get some idea how to do things and how to avoid mistakes.
@TheNCGardener 2 жыл бұрын
I have watched this a few times. I am going to try this technique out on my P bass build in a week or so and will post how it turned out.
@JohnK-id1zj 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Really helped set me on my path and I appreciate. Thanks!
@MixingGBP 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, looks impressive. Love the simplicity of applying the oils.
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MixingGBP 3 жыл бұрын
@@HighlineGuitars what is your opinion about applying General Finishes Arm R Seal to a neck? I made a step stool from maple and used this finish and love it, but I have not thought about using it for a neck or body yet.
@DavidsMusicChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Chris thanks for all the valuable information you provide, have watched a lot of your videos, very calming and informative! I'm about to attempt a burnt guitar finish on a guitar body and neck and then use a boiled linseed oil to finish, hopefully that turns out OK. cheers!
@HighlineGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@GregCutler-px5ee Ай бұрын
Definitely, thanks so much for all the help!
@HighlineGuitars Ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@brianpetersen3429 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips!
@LanceJordan 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Important tip about the used rags disposal!!!
@2dazetake 3 жыл бұрын
Nice tip, I was looking for something to cover a cheap guitars neck,that is totally unfinished,just happened to already have boiled linseed oil,I've used it on rosewood fretboards, that are dried out, looks like it adds just a perfect amount of tint,and leaves a nice shine of simi gloss, thanks for the video.
@HighlineGuitars 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
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