{"id":10604,"date":"2017-02-08T11:14:44","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T16:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/?p=10604"},"modified":"2017-02-08T11:14:44","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T16:14:44","slug":"how-to-build-a-bass-guitar-oil-finishing-the-neck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/repair\/how-to-build-a-bass-guitar-oil-finishing-the-neck.html","title":{"rendered":"How to build a bass guitar – Oil finishing the neck"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a beginner-friendly way of oiling a neck. While there are several ways to do this, this particular method is suitable for anyone even if you have no prior experience.<\/p>\n

Below: Box of rags (thick paper towels, same as blue shop towels), pair of medical grade gloves (meaning not kitchen gloves), tung oil (natural color), bass neck.<\/p>\n

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Note on neck: Sanding at this point since the neck was seen in the last article has been handed with 220, 320 and 400-grit (in that order) to prep the neck for tung oil finishing.<\/p>\n

Below: Dipping rag into oil to apply first coat. Note: Hand rubbing is being used instead of spraying because no complicated equipment is required to do it.<\/p>\n

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Below: About half the neck has the first coat applied at this point.<\/p>\n

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Below: The first whole coat has been applied.<\/p>\n

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Below: Applying finish to the back of the headstock.<\/p>\n

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Below: Applying finish to the front of the headstock.<\/p>\n

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Below: Drying off the excess oil from the neck.<\/p>\n

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Below: Drying the back of the neck and heel area.<\/p>\n

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Below: Hanging the neck to dry completely (usually takes less than 1 hour).<\/p>\n

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Final note: The minimum amount of coats is usually 3 to 4, although you can apply as many as you like for the desired appearance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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