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I found the neck on my guitar to only be 4.9 times faster after doing this

Thanks mate. The shiny finish on my Fender Jazz has been something I've been meaning to do something about for years. Just tried this with a kitchen green scrubbing pad and 30 seconds later - perfect!

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Greetings from Las Vegas, USA my Italian brother! Excellent tip and demonstration my friend! Thank you for the post. Your English is very good by the way... God bless and take care...

Thank you for this! I smoothened out my Gibson Les Paul Studio neck with the same method, it feels and looks so much better now :D

GREAT ADVICE from a serious PRO. Did this to a Telecaster with maple neck and now feels and plays MUCH better. BTW: Looks-wise you can barely tell it's a tiny bit less shiny than the glossy bits. Grazie Frudua!

To everyone complaining about the speed vs musicality issue: some people, including myself, simply prefer the feel of a satin neck (or whole guitar). It's a lot softer to the touch and it definitely plays faster, even though I'm not a shredder by any means.

Thanks, all of your vids are well-presented and helpful as well.

This is AMAZING! I was extremely skeptical of taking sandpaper to my guitar neck but I'm so glad I did. It's literally 10x faster, if not 20. Thank you so much Frudua, you keep making my life easier with my guitar. :D

It's amazing how a simple idea and video that many people use, can cause so many ignorant comments.

Works great. I've done this to all 3 of my guitars, and it greatly improves my speed of movement, both up and down neck, and also from top to bottom. I found that I wasn't having to bend my wrist (or stretch my fingers) nearly as much because my palm was more readily sliding right into optimal position on the neck. Thanks much.

It is a true honor. Keep those videos coming brother. All the best

After months of deliberation since I first saw this video, today I did this to two of my guitars including a Squier CV telecaster (which has a very thick poly coat on neck) . I can say now that the improvement in feel alone makes this very worthwhile indeed. I'm not a shredder at all but it makes it easier to play and just feels delightful.

when I want to make my guitar neck 10X faster I give my guitar to Yngwie......

I just did this to my guitar and the result is AWESOME!!! My neck never felt so slippery! Grazie Galeazzo!

Great stuff Frudua!!

I think the reason it feels so much better is because with a gloss finish, one's hand tends to feel "slippy" gripping the neck, and therefor makes one clamp down more, whereas a satin finish feels more accurate, less prone to slipping, and therefor results in less of a "clamp" action with the hand. This relaxation allows for more fluid navigation of the neck and less hand fatigue. Some of it is just perception, but if it changes how you are holding it that makes it an important factor.

Wow I went for it on my PRS SE Custom 24 with 1000 grit sandpaper and it's smoother than satin, I thought I was going to regret when I was doing it but when I was done I couldn't be happier!

Grande Gale, era proprio il video che stavo cercando; grazie!!!!

I did this to one of my cheaper strats, just ensure that it would work, and it did! Feels great, thanks Frudua for the tip!

Satin necks are so much better to play on

i recommend 3,000 grit. it wont look scratchey and you can buff it out by hand if you change your mind.

Excellent! thank you so much! Cheers from Canada!

Thanks for the tip, Mr Frudua! Much appreciated!

That "pad" is called Scotch Brite by 3M if anyone wants to know. I use it all the time at work.

FYI People. He is not removing the protective finish from the guitar. He is just knocking down the gloss. Big difference. If he wanted the shine back all he would have to do is run 1500 or 2000 grit sandpaper over it, and a little rubbing/polishing compound. Voilla instant shine again. If you know how to paint, you would know this.

It really works, I have found this method 12 years ago on my second banjo and I use up to now on my last Telecaster. The movement of my left hand is much more free and faster even if I have sweated palm. I know sandpaper is little drastic for new instrument, but I prefer comfort playing to pretty shiny back of the neck.

Great tip! Thank you! I just found your channel. Gonna have to do some catchin' up on your videos!

Let the haters hate. Not sure why this stirs up so much anger anyway. Silly people. I did this to my awesome Spector Euro bass and it makes a huge difference. When my hands sweat I don't get that tacky feeling anymore. Nice and smooth and looks just fine too! And, my bass is still amazing and not ruined! :-)

I did this to my '57 Les Paul and I only got 9x faster! Damnit! I want my full 10x speed improvement. I will now attempt this technique to my '57 Strat. It had better work...

Love your videos, thank you so much

This is great. I live in Greece and did a gig the other day. My hand was sticking on the neck as it is so hot and humid here. l treated the neck on my strat as per the video and no more problems. Thanks.

How much would this mod hurt resale value?

whoa, i'm too scared to ever completely do that to my baby xD

Frudua is absolutely awesome this guy saved my hand

These are great. Thanks.

@TheWordUnSpoken; I have played guitar for 36 years and have broken exactly ZERO necks... The only bolt on neck I have ever owned was my very first Les Paul copy which I still have to this day... WITH its original neck STILL intact and still very much unbroken. It is pure elemental PHYSICS! Bolt on necks DO NOT and CANNOT have more sustain than a neck thru body. Yes there may be certain exceptions to the rule..but those rare "bolt-on" exceptions will never out sustain the same "neck-thru" exceptions... Neck-through solutions WILL deliver a longer sustain, a more defined attack and a higher note definition, especially on the fundamental harmonics! I would MUCH rather have and play a "neck thru body" than a "bolt-on" neck, for the pure feel, playability, increased sustain and tone... If you worry about "breaking the neck" THAT MUCH over the quality of sound coming from your instrument of choice, then I suggest you actually are not careless with it... use a locking stand, a locking strap, don't try to play stupidly drunk, OR fling it about in some acrobatic fashion trying to "look cool" while performing/playing, OR I don't know.. using your guitar as a hammer... The only drawback I notice is simply the price..but then again you get what you pay for.

I dont know why anyone would want a hi gloss neck to begin with.

cool and easy to make - great idea! thanks!

thats awesome... thanks for the tip!

wow, cool tip! thanks! Can't wait to give this a try!

Grandissimo Frudua!

Great glad this helped!

enjoy all your efforts thanx

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I used a brand new kitchen sponge with a Scotchbrite pad and used the scotchbrite part (dry of course) to rub the neck down on my 2001 Fender American Standard Stratocaster. About ten second of light rubbing was all it took. My guitar plays much easier now. Incredible! Thank You!

I am happy for you and you'r playing improved.

Thanks for the great advice. Instead of abrasive pads I used a 1000 grid sandpaper which takes off just the "dust" of the high gloss finish. I did that with the necks of my basses and they are really easy and comfortable to play now.

That is one nice looking guitar Mr. Frudua!

worked great. wow, thanks!

i did this to my washburn rockstar wr125 and its hella fast now so thanks for the tip fruduatv

Very good!

im a guitarist in a punk band so THIS helped me so much thank you

cool video dude nice way to help move around the fretboard grazie, will you be doin more videos?

I see :) I saw that once I wrote the reply! Everyone has a different take on how they want things on an instrument. So glad to see theres someone who's polite replying to me on this!

Bennie Good job I like it

you have very very good informative clips

Great tip, thank you.

Yes you can! I've used the same procedure to remove some varnish from the back of a couple of guitar necks and sandpaper works very well. You just have to be extra careful about excess sweat etc as the wood won't be as well protected

Thank you for the great advise. It's very effective..God bless.. Faster Neck Using a Sand Paper

Just looked at the basses, they do look nice! I've got the bass I've always wanted, so won't be changing for a while :)

You have changed my life! I'm going to do this on every video! I laughed so hard I almost pee-ed myself!

Nice tip. I actually did this a few years ago on an Aria AD-80 acoustic guitar (the Martin clone) to remove that high gloss finish on the back of the neck a bit, but not too much like you said. I'm thinking of doing this to my Strat-Clone soon.

thanks this is an awesome tip :3

Dude this is a great idea. This is one of the reasons I'm considering a satin/smooth finished Suhr guitar. I've also played fantastic acoustics by Cort and Tanglewood with no sticky finish, just a natural finish, and without doubt much more relaxing and better feeling to play. As well as looking much more cool imo cos a natural wood look is awesome

moved to the top of my to do list !!

Some guitars came new with that done to the neck some years ago as i recall. It does work as i did it to a guitar back then. For beginners it makes easier movement to reach around the neck. As he mentions, your hand movements eventually polish it back to a gloss but the Urethane is quite thickly built up so can be done many times. Especially if very fine abrasive scotch brite pads of really fine wet & dry sandpaper is used.

Benedetto told me to spray lacquer thinner on the neck to make it faster. The folks @ LMI said to use different fine grits of W/D paper, and it would make the poly neck faster. It worked like a charm. After I played it awhile the gloss in the neck came back, but it was still faster than when I got it from the factory. This fellow's idea works well too. Thanks for posting.

great video! i do have a question though - what should i do with the neck binding? send it as well or tape it before so i don't damage it? is the binding prone to damaging?

Another good suggestion that doesn't involve wreaking havoc on your prized instrument. Thanks.

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Very nice....High five!!

The most life changing video of youtube

I just used a scott's brite green scrubby pad. Worked really well without messing up the finish.

I can recommend trying out a satin neck if you have never played one. The difference in the reduction of friction or "stickiness" is amazing. And the improvement stays if you are sweaty handed too. I bought a PRS Bernie Marsden which came with the satin neck finish as standard and was astounded at how much easier I could move my hand up and down. It wasn't just less effort, it meant it was easier to be accurate in going from position to position too. Try one first before you do this to an existing favourite though, going back would be - - well - - more difficult!

Very Good Point !

worked really good on a sticky glossy telecaster classic vibe neck. thanks

My guitar came like this from the factory and its feel is super nice. (gets compliments all the time too! :D )

Played a gloss neck and a satin finish neck last night, the difference is quite noticeable. The satin finish really was nice to play. I could write down my complete list of observations, however, I will leave that up to each player as each player is a little different.

Thanks for the lesson. Will give it a try. Makes a lot of sense. BTW do you also do singing videos? I thought I say you doing some Beatles' vocal lessons.

Thank you!

that adhesive paper is called painters tape. Good stuff. I've done this on nitro necks too, but not on vintage ones, just the newer ones

Bravo!

Thank you Frudua. Do you advise taping off a plastic fingerboard binding? Or do you lightly scuff that as well? I have an acoustic with a neck so glossy that I literally get rub burns fretting it. This appeals to me.

Very good thanks

i actually had that problem during a gig with my satin neck. ive only had my hellraiser for a couple weeks, but so far the neck is much more comfortable to play. i guess ill have to wait to gig with it

frudua is the man...

This was the funnies thing!!! Thanks for the tip...

Galeazzo sei un GURU! :D

thank you!

thank you does this mod really work cause i got 3 guitars and i love all of em and i dont want to ruin em.

did a epi paul with this method .....better feel ....the man speaks the truth

Hey frudua. I love your videos, you're very good! I'm trying to make my les paul neck thinner like the 60's profile because I really like thin necks. How can I do this? Thank you so much!

I finally did this to my Kamen acoustic 6 string, and my Epi SG. very nice!

thanks for sharing :D

A long time ago I completely stripped a bad varnish finish off a set neck guitar and refinished the entire guitar just with oil. The resulting feel was fantastic. Years down the line I own a Wolfgang with an unfinished neck which sort of proves the point of how good a bare or satin finish feels compared to what feels like a gloopy gloss finish. I dabble making bitsa guitars and if its likely to be a good one, I'll strip the neck to bare wood and just refinish with oil.

Grande pure in inglese e con una pronuncia decente! Mi iscrivo al canale perchè fai cose interessanti! Complimenti (;

Thank you, Mr. Frudua, for your informative videos. This is a wonderful little mod, I'm doing it to all my gloss finished basses for some time now. Satin necks are so much more comfortable, I'm wondering why do they make them gloss at all. And it's easy to buff the neck back to gloss again if needs be. The comments are fucking unbelievable, though.

Guys I did this and it works! You sir saved me!!!!!!! My neck is incredible now. I used #0000 grade steel wool.

i also like them, one of my 2 best guitars has a satin neck. both are schecter, the satin neck is a damien elite, and the other is a hellraiser. i have no trouble soloing with either. with a poly-urethane finish, just keep a little less thumb pressure