70's Jazz buying advice?

[Drax]

Having roadtested many 60's/70's J's now, I've found some vintage poly covered necks pretty 'sticky' once warmed up.

A cursory search online throws up everything from talcum powdered hands, sandpaper, and even luthier strip jobs.

Or is this just a non-issue that will go away once you're used to the instrument?

[discreet]

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Or is this just a non-issue that will go away once you're used to the instrument?
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Not in my case, it didn't. I use a Scotchbrite pad. I find it allows you to remove very thin layers of poly until you get what you want. I tend to go for an almost satin finish. It does no damage to the neck, you can always get the gloss look back if necessary.

[Drax]

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Not in my case, it didn't. I use a Scotchbrite pad. I find it allows you to remove very thin layers of poly until you get what you want. I tend to go for an almost satin finish. It does no damage to the neck, you can always get the gloss look back if necessary.
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That's encouraging to hear. I feared this was going to be an issue.
Incredible the lack of uniformity on necks even for same model / year. Spurs on the hunt that the right one is out there somewhere.

[Lozz196]

My 78 is rather thick on the poly on the neck, but it being my main bass I`ve got used to it to the point where basses without that finish are the ones that feel strange. My band are on the fairly quick side, and it doesn`t stop my playing at the speed required.