apa Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Ive really been enjoying my Stagg EUB but theres one anoying problem with it!! The painted back of the neck is very very sticky. Its making it very hard work to change position. Its not dirty and nor am I (well I am but thats another story!) The neck started out as a satin finish and was sticky. I thought it would get better but now that its polished its even worse. Is there a spray? Do I sand it back? do I spray paint it? Do I get the vasaline out? Help? cheers A Edited March 2, 2012 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Weird. Not had that problem on my HB, despite its undeniable cheapness... I would probably sand the neck very lightly with the least abrasive sandpaper you can find. But hopefully one of the experts on here will be able to suggest a better solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I posted this in your other thread - should help http://basschat.co.uk/topic/48665-deglossing-a-neck/page__p__487629__hl__grit%20neck__fromsearch__1#entry487629 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'm no expert on EUB but researched a lot into violin neck finish and applied that to electric bass Bare wood feels the best once finely sanded to at least 600 grit but preferably higher but bare wood takes on moisture (and dirt) the mositure isnt good for the wood Once sanded back apply a spirit based sanding sealer with a rag, 3-4 coats a few hours apart and leave a day to dry - it drys quick. rub VERY lighly with 1200grit just to take off any high spots and there you have it, the shellac brings out the gain and seals the wood. It feels 95% as good as bare wood but 100% better than gloss finish. Cheap (£15?) quick and easy. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks bluejay and nugget :-) Ive thanked clarky already so I wont bother. Oh what the hell, thanks mate :-D A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jecklin Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If you don't fancy sanding and sealing (admitedly the better option), you can get some talcum powder on a cloth a lightly rub down the back of the neck with it. It will gardually absorb grease and moisture so cleaning and re-rubbing with the talced cloth everday is a good routine to get into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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