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One Of My Favorite Guitar Mods!...and it Didn't Cost a Thing!!

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Modding a guitar is not for everyone, but I am always game to try! Follow along as I strip off the high gloss neck finish on this Tele and !
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@gringogreen4719 3 года назад

Darrel, next time just try a Scotchbrite dish sponge. It takes off much of the gloss and gives it a gentle satin feel. It also look less invasive. The Scotchbrite wont roll the edges though.

@rindred 3 года назад

3M makes "scuff pads" of different grits that are re-usable and washable. They might be $10 for 6, but they'll last a *very* long time if all you're doing is scuffing clearcoat.

@MarcCoteMusic 3 года назад

I'm with you... I had a sticky neck problem on one of my MiM Strats and just took the finish back a bit with 0000 abrasive. I redo it every 6 months or so because my hands slowly re-polish it. Takes about 10 seconds.

@futurewolfjackson1628 3 года назад

I came to say this. I used a green scotch and some isopropyl on a super sticky old japanese dinky now it's awesome.

@gringogreen4719 3 года назад

I did this on a few Fender guitars and some cheapo knockoffs. Did not change the look, the satin feel was subtle but noticeable and felt smooth. Not quite the same as a factory satin finish but it gets the sticky off.

@thomasloveday1617 3 года назад

When he got the 150 grit out I realised he has no idea what he's going.

@duncanneilson9312 3 года назад

I had the same thing rolling the edges on a lacquered neck, I just put on a really thin line of true oil with a q tip over the areas where it went down to natural wood and it seemed to work.

@Joe-mz6dc 3 года назад

When I follow a guy like Darren it's fantastic because I get great information but the fact that he's such a nice guy makes it 10 times better. If only more people were just nice people like this. What a great world it would be.

@kevinnsevinn799 3 года назад

I love seeing you do this…makes me feel like I’m not the only crazy one who will take a chance without mods 🎸🎸🎸

@willredelsheimer5919 3 года назад

Great video. I've never been put off by glossy necks. However, there is definitely something to be said for the feel and playability of a satin finish neck. Cheating the aging process, or completely bypassing it as you did in this mod, is a great way to get that worn in comfort without either paying high end pricing for an aged axe or running down the clock till it fits right.

@RaxFx 3 года назад

The Fender roasted maple replacement necks have the glossy front but the back is satin - they feel great and are really worth the expense. (they also work well on Squier guitars)

@Movieman1965 2 года назад

For a quick fast fix it got the job done! Awesome! Thanks for this video demo of the process, Darrell.

@osomxl 3 года назад

0000 steel wool and furniture paste finishing wax would give you a nice satin finish and protect the wood as well as help seal the edges of the fret board where it was rolled. This will help keep the exposed wood from becoming dirty over time and then you can reapply when the neck starts to get glossy again.

@dennisflock3958 3 года назад

I did the same to my Squier 70s Vibe Telecaster Custom. Really helped a lot.

@jimmyjames2022 3 года назад

Good to watch you sand, for people wanting to mod it gives us confidence, thanks Darrell!

@SaneAsylum 3 года назад

I think the natural wood finish would actually go great with the surf green.

@Lumi_Land 3 года назад

I love the lime type texture.. looks great tbh.. But i cant even afford lol

@redmoon4694 3 года назад

Hey Darrell! Love the channel! Just placed my order for a Vega trem because of your channel and I plan on purchasing a northern lights pedal in the near future. Your channel inspired me to do a super strat build and its almost finished! Thanks much and keep shredding! 🤘

@briannelms158 3 года назад

I remember this build and love the guitar! With the sanded neck well… I know I would love it more! Thanks Darrell!

@MustafaBaabad 3 года назад

Full of creativity and a lot of courage and enthusiasm to explore. You are amazing and I am happy to find your channel. Cheers from Indonesia.

@brettgl21 3 года назад

I have done several necks for myself and friends. With a tinted neck you can use a card scraper to take the gloss finish off and leave the tint. It takes longer but is very effective. I like to finish the necks in Odies oil. It has a really nice feel to it and it protects the wood from moisture.

@mfhorgan 3 года назад

I’ve found with some poly still there, it will get some of the gloss back over time - which seems counterintuitive. I got myself some bronze wool (as opposed to steel wool which is magnetic and can ruin pickups with metal shards), cup it in my hand, run it up and down the neck a few times and the satin feel comes back.

@NYSeaNile 3 года назад

I usually use some mineral spirits to remove all the grease and oils from your hands that naturally make it glossy again over time. If not the steel wool or bronze wool definitely works !

@dougrussell5002 3 года назад

I did the same thing with an inexpensive G&L Bluesboy, and like it so much I did the same with my Tele Thinline Original. I didn't use such a gritty paper though. Using less grit probably did take more time but helped to have a smoother transition between the sanded and non sanded areas. As someone else said, you can always take a bit more off, but you can't add it back, so just take it easy.

@ljjacko1988 3 года назад

The end results look really good. And I bet it feels way better. Good tutorial for those who wouldn't know where to start with simple quality of life mods. 🤟🎵

@easypermiseasypermis8808 3 года назад

Hi Darrell, hi all, I've done this operation on my bass guitar and my SX telecaster, you can sand directly with 600 or 1000 sand paper gently, you will have a satin touch with thin gloss protection for the wood. Well done, and keep going! Cheers!

@andyt5559 3 года назад

i have done this on many guitars Darrell!! it makes such a difference! you could also try using the shaft of a fairly stout screwdriver and fairly firm pressure! angled about 45° and run it up and down the length of the neck it compresses the wood fibres to a pleasing softened edge!

@ExplodingPsyche 3 года назад

Just clicked on the ALBUM link above and wow, I was not expecting that! Really nice acoustic guitar playing from a guy who I've come to associate with soaring electric guitar leads.

@bldallas 3 года назад

For $4, Amazon carries a variety pack of super fine (1000 to 2500) 3M wet-dry sand paper. It’s perfect for gently knocking the shine off the back of a guitar neck. I’ve even done it to my Martin D18. Makes it so much more comfortable to play.

@fredericadda 3 года назад

I did the exact same thing on the neck of a 1995 Jackson Kelly. Best mod ever!

@curtjunky 3 года назад

Absolutely LOVE this work on the neck!

@paulcasilio1119 3 года назад

Shane from intheblues did this a few years ago. Always love seeing this. Good stuff. Agree with the scotchbrite comments here, too.

@norm302 3 года назад

Thanks for making this. I've started the process with a modern player tele. Just did a light sanding, but I may go back and do a bit more.

@Drerex 3 года назад

Good video. Glad you did it first. Now I am going to mod my neck for the nice stain feel.

@drennen135 3 года назад

Oh, I love that guitar! I watched both build videos too. I’m probably going to build one. My only wish is that you could do it with tele control plate. I know you need the extra knobs for this build but I think the look of this guitar would be perfect with the metal control plate. I will definitely do this mod too, when I build mine.

@DrustIV 3 года назад

I did the same thing with the high gloss neck on my Tokai thinline - it took a lot of sanding but it makes a world of difference!

@BlackwoodMountainMan 3 года назад

Thanks Darrell. I love my G&L Legacy Strat and while I had thought of buffing off the gloss, it had not occurred to me to take the sharp edge off the fretboard. It often suits me to clutch the chord rather than barr it. With the sharp edge I have to squeeze much harder to get the result and it’s almost painful Love watching you videos although they make me buy too many guitars etc !!!!

@Tiburcio1950 3 года назад

Nice tips. I roll the edges and sand/buff the glossy neck on all my guitars. If the edges expose top much wood or are lighter than the frett board, rub on some Tru Oil and buff it out. Does a good job darkening up the edges for a better match.

@saxophool 3 года назад

Scotchbrite green pad is all it took on my gloss neck guitars. Smooth! 😎

@stevesims2243 3 года назад

I would add neck to the title for search purposes. enjoyed the bench work! I love working on lower-end stuff to make them feel and play better, and it's great to see best practices.

@ValtteriL 3 года назад

I've been thinking of doing this exact thing to my Tele, It's really uncomfortable to play due to the super glossy neck. especially during summer when it's hot, definitely gonna go ahead and give it a sand!

@JoshuaLRP 3 года назад

I did the same thing to my Mexi Strat. Plays like a dream now.

@CindiCindi15 3 года назад

Looks amazing! Loving the color!

@markdalton293 3 года назад

You know what is a little bit awesome is the fact that you can see where the neck is satin and the heel and headstock are gloss , on both my PRS and my schecter hellraiser .

@killzap895 3 года назад

This is what I love about my new Fender MIM Player plus top, it's got gloss on the front of the neck but it's Satin on the back, as standard, so so so appreciative of Fender for that haha

@Jake-mq6yp 3 года назад

Surf green has got to be the best color

@MrEric622 3 года назад

Seafoam metallic would like a word...

@YakBoss 3 года назад

I had an SG with a painted neck where I didn't mind the glossy look but could be a bit sticky. I'd just put a couple of coats of auto polish/wax and it was good to go. So if you li,e the look of the gloss, there is an alternative.

@lemuelcruz5381 3 года назад

Nice Darrell! Such a wonderful guitar.

@astewart9410 3 года назад

I've long been tempted to do that neck sanding to my CV 50s Tele and Strat, but then another part of me likes them the way they are and says just leave them. So, thanks for letting me vicariously try it out.

@benpowersguitar 3 года назад

Great video man. The mod came out nice.

@BillyE5150 3 года назад

Awesome guitar & video as always!

@aronfebles 3 года назад

Wou... I was JUST thinking of doing this to my Thinline's neck. Perfect timing!

@Philtration 3 года назад

Nice! I have a 3-year-old Baja Tele and a 14-year-old Strat. The gloss on the Tele is pretty damn sticky and I have been thinking of doing this myself. I should just stop procrastinating and get it done already. Just bought a Sting Ray bass with a satin maple neck and it feels great!

@bldlightpainting 3 года назад

I recently bought a new Gibson Les Paul and one of the first things I did was sand the neck down a bit, oil the fretboard, and polished the frets. In my opinion, most ever guitar needs this done.

@crashandburngaming5103 3 года назад

Just picked up a free strat a few days ago. Got it all apart and gonna paint it that color green. Plus upgrade the neck, tuners and various other bits.

@chris3736 3 года назад

Keep the good work up man

@WickedFesterBand 3 года назад

I satin'd the neck on a parts caster I have that has a MIM Fender neck. Love the feel now.

@rightsidegraphics6008 3 года назад

Nicely done - I had my doubts as to how this would look - but good on ya!!

@Therealgirlinthedesert 3 года назад

Great video! I actually like the vintage yellow look.

@davejohnsonmusic 3 года назад

I never liked the feel of satin finish necks, always preferred high gloss. When I was a kid, I did sand down my Ibanez RG560 neck though, probably because I was bored.

@SqueakyHuevos 3 года назад

Red Scotchbrite does a great job at knocking down the gloss and leaving a satin finish without scratches

@TychoVan 3 года назад

It didnt change the look as much as i thought it would. Nice mod!

@nevillegreg1 3 года назад

Suggest that a few passes of 0000 steel wool on the back would do the trick and be less dusty and simpler. It will bring the gloss down to a satin/duller finish. With the rolled edge, after sanding and wiping off all the dust, dampen a lint free cotton cloth (some old T shirt material) with an oil based poly - make sure it's just damp (not soaking) and gently wipe it along the sanded edges. It will not only protect the bare wood but a second light pass (after the first has dried) will tan up what was the bare wood blending in with the original colour. I would be doing the poly on the edges first and then attend to the de-glossing the back of the neck to ensure a smooth and level and seamless finish from the rolled edge to the back of the neck if starting from scratch, but can still be done either way.

@gonzaloacevedo 3 года назад

I did this to my PRS SE and it plays amazing!

@dannywilliams3516 3 года назад

Thank you Darryl. That was an interesting video.

@Deliquescentinsight 3 года назад

I did this to a G&L Legacy S style I used to own, that had white gloss on the back and I sanded it all off down to natural wood, it played way better.

@waltberger7885 3 года назад

I own 4 G&Ls and Ive also done this to everyone of them and they play sooooo much better. ;-)

@christophercloudstrider5877 3 года назад

Very cool. Thanks for posting this.

@Wagoo 3 года назад

if you go down to the wood you can always stain it yellow again then refinish it with oil.. it's a good idea for some guitars though.. that poly all over the neck can really feel sticky when playing

@prathikanil 3 года назад

Wow😍That's awesome guitar sir🤩

@susannacastelletti7010 3 года назад

Satin neck with glossy keyboard is one of the many reasons I love my Player Stratocaster

@joshuajohnson2216 3 года назад

Nice Darrell Braun. Cheers from Malaysia. Like I said I already registered for the Ibanez.

@franzinauen8443 3 года назад

It makes sense to put painters tape over the fret ends if you try to make them better. And then just sand over the painting tape in a 45 degree angle.

@stevengoodman3498 3 года назад

Thanks DB for this video. I will try using 0000 steel wool on back of neck only. Thanks for the tips!

@ImaGuyWholikeSlipknot 3 года назад

Oh wow that's a beautiful guitar.

@jackberry1891 3 года назад

love the videos!

@Bimmer2047 3 года назад

If you put a little amber shellac on the edges carefully with a model brush it will help blend the color where you got into the wood.

@hearpalhere 3 года назад

That guitar looks great!

@marc8vino 3 года назад

Some gun stock oil then wax really makes it feel super smooth with some buffing.

@musik4life24 3 года назад

From best to worst. Over a year LinseadOiled neck - Satin - Highgloss!

@francescoschmitt2000 3 года назад

I'll probably try to roll the frets on my Pacifica someday. It has got a Rosewood fretboard, which will probably make it a little bit easier to round it and to get a uniform look, as I dont have a finish to worry about.

@ifax1245 3 года назад

Rub a candlestick along the rolled edge after sanding. It'll bring some of the colour back and wax the wood for moisture protection, just buff lightly with a cloth after for finishing.

@daddymidwest4111 3 года назад

Great tip! 👍

@guitarafter40 3 года назад

My local luthier did this to my Epi LP (minus the rolled edges) and it made a WORLD of difference. I think he only charged me 10-15 bucks. Highly recommend for any that have a high gloss neck.

@KimmeU 3 года назад

This was an excellent tip. Now I need to show my son how to get his neck smooth on his Harley Benton HSS ST-20

@nicksonthevet 3 года назад

I have the same guitar, let me know when he does, cheers.

@tornadofire1454 3 года назад

Nice vid! You should do more like this

@austinfailz 3 года назад

Paused before the video started: my guess is either setting it up properly, adjusting the pickup height for better tone, or lightly sanding the back of the neck for less stickiness when moving around the neck.

@andreaspernadi1121 3 года назад

I have never interested into modding guitar, but that seems awesome

@lonspangrud5992 3 года назад

Guitar Fetish is one of those under the radar companies. I have 3 of their XGP necks and love them.

@jakotobar2744 3 года назад

Beautiful guitar 😍

@darkinertia2 3 года назад

my dad taught me for pool cues you can use green scrub pads on the cue to get it to stick less so thats what i do to guitars and its amazing

@iPeteStorr 3 года назад

Details, can be so small yet have huge effect, thanks.

@LarsProbst 3 года назад

allways a pleasure to watch...even as a nonmusician :)

@tonytribble2977 3 года назад

And yeah, so yeah, looks great !

@christophervincent8420 3 года назад

I really like the way that looks.

@Yellowcard7572 3 года назад

Ooooo nice man! I have a satin single cut guitar (It’s an ESP Baritone and it’s beautiful man) but I want to take some of those oil marks off, not sure if it’ll work with the mod that you did on the neck of your guitar

@rivawahyuda 3 года назад

it still looks beautiful, even if it has some scratches, it's just an appearance. no effect on guitar sound

@NoobOnATele 3 года назад

This tele..... love!!!

@chimpsandmetal8354 3 года назад

Wow, Darrell… You’re AMAZING!!!!!!!!! 😄

@DarrellBraunGuitar 3 года назад

Thanks man! Right back at ya!

@dondickson1883 3 года назад

Looks great

@Noone-of-your-Business 3 года назад

If I want to get rid of a glossy finish, I just do a single pass with 600 grit sandpaper. No need for several passes. It also does not breach the coat that is supposed to protect the wood underneath.

@siddrajput1029 3 года назад

Looks great.

@darthlazlo 3 года назад

I did the same thing with my neck but I used gun stock oil to seal the neck. It turned out great.

@SMarcey 3 года назад

Ill be curious to see how you go about this. My move would be steel wool and just go by feel. Every few passes with the wool feel the neck and see if its rough enough.

@littvay 3 года назад

Many thanks for this. I did the edges on a sneakhead Warmoth neck that is on a prototype Esquire replica body. I thought I overdid it. But it looked exactly like yours. Kept on playing it and it plays great. But I have been wondering if I made a mistake. I probably should do the back of the neck too. It is way too glossy. Thanks

@danielgregory9564 3 года назад

I have a GF surf green tele with a MIM Fender telecaster neck. It has the non tinted finish. Everyone who has seen it has said it looks really beautiful.

@ryanbrokaw 3 года назад

I took 1,000 grit wet sand paper and went over the back of my CV 50's tele. You get the smooth feel of the satin neck, but it keeps a lot of the amber color intact.

@jamlemon 3 года назад

Sanded the back of my Bullet Mustang down, wouldn’t dare do it to my Baja Tele but thought not much to lose with the Squier.

@Paul_Lenard_Ewing 3 года назад

On my 2006 Fender Custom Shop Strat they did the tape think. Yes you can see it but with the lines very clean and tight it looks fine. If they did cut thru near the frets they touched it up with gun stock oil mixed with stain. From what I heard from a guy who does restoration work this trick keeps sweat from making it look grubby. I am going to copy the Fender Strat method on my 90 US Peavey Strat.when I soon overhaul it with new PU's and tuners.