Pestie Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hello BC,ers I have an excellent 1982 1st series JV Precision. My problem is, the neck feels sticky and when things get warm I find it a bit difficult to play. Is there anything I can do about this? I don't want to sand the neck & oil it because that will take away something from the bass. Any Ideas? thanks Mike (Pestie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 When I played an Ashbory bass with sticky 'rubberband' strings I used unscented talc on my hands before playing. If the problem with your bass is caused by sweaty hands on the gloss finish it might be worth trying this - don't get it on your shoes or shirt though or people might think you're being paid too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Treat yourself to a pack of micro mesh sheets. You can then rub down with a very fine grade one , that won't leave any visible scratches but will leave a super silky smooth surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 As above ,1200 grit paper will do it without ruining the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Or you can Just use liquiq chalk used by climbers to maintain hands dry Edited February 21, 2016 by A.G.E.N.T.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1456055892' post='2984849'] As above ,1200 grit paper will do it without ruining the neck. [/quote] I use this approach, there is science behind this, something like the lacquer on your neck is so smooth you get a build up of moisture between your hand and the neck, by roughing the neck up very slightly that moisture is dissipated into the tiny scratches you have created and hence the "stickiness is gone, you can always polish the neck back up in the future should you wish to make it sticky again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I had a similar problem on my 2003 MM Stingray. Played fine for a while then felt sticky. I tried everything to clean it but talc was the only thing that worked (although only as a temporary fix). So I bit the bullet and it's now away with Jon Shuker having a refinish in tinted gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1456051446' post='2984766'] Treat yourself to a pack of micro mesh sheets. You can then rub down with a very fine grade one , that won't leave any visible scratches but will leave a super silky smooth surface. [/quote] [quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1456055892' post='2984849'] As above ,1200 grit paper will do it without ruining the neck. [/quote] 1200 grade (usually about the finest grade wet and dry you will find in DIY shops) will satinize the gloss 12000 grade micromesh sheet will polish and remove fine scratches that are invisible to naked eye - i bought a set of micro mesh cloths from amazon recently, excellent investment for a tenner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've used 0000 gauge wire wool in this situation. It's so fine, it really does feel like wool. Just a light rub worked fine for me but do put a plastic bag over the body as you may get a few airborne wisps of wool stocking to pickup pole pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestie Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 This is great thank you very much, I think I'm going to get micro mesh and see how it goes. thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 In halfords you can buy a set of sanding pads in grey, green and red of various grits. In the body work aisle IIRC. These work great for jobs such as this. Use the finest one and run over the back of the neck. If you want it to go back to gloss in the future, a high-grade wet 'n dry and a polish will bring the shine back. I had to do this to my '83 JV, if it makes you feel better. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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