petebassist Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hi, I've got a new Eastman double bass, which is great, but it's got a small patch on the neck that is slightly rough. It's not a big deal but I notice it because it's somewhere I position my thumb a lot. Has anyone sanded a neck with 600+ sandpaper or similar and oiled with linseed oil? I'd be interested in any tips. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 You wouldn't go far wrong with that approach. Maybe not even the oil - what's the finish on the rest of the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 It's a half way finish between matt and silk varnish I'd say - so I'd have to sand the whole of the back of the neck - thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 The roughness might be in the finish, then, rather than the wood. You could very, very lightly sand down just that patch and see how it goes - you might be able to smooth it off without going right down to bare wood. I suppose ideally you'd then apply a few coats of a suitable matching varnish, well-thinned, and sand again between each coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Don't think you'd go far wrong doing as you suggest, but I'd use a 1500 grit paper, or finer. 600 is quite coarse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'd start with wire wool, and only to sand paper if the roughness is really deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Guys, thanks a lot for the advice, I need to get to the DIY shop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 2000 grit paper, 0000 grade wire wool then 3 or 4 coats of Danish oil would be my choice, but any of the approaches above will work as long as you're thorough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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