Sanding Gibson J45 neck

[Caddy]

This always seems strange to me. I have been playing since 1957 and never has a glossy finish on the neck seemed sticky to me. Just the opposite, they feel fast and slippery to me.

[TBman]

Sometimes in the summer when I was a 20 something I had to put a little baby powder on the back of the neck of my Guild D-55. Before doing anything you might want to try the powder first.

[rokdog49]

Originally Posted by TBman

Sometimes in the summer when I was a 20 something I had to put a little baby powder on the back of the neck of my Guild D-55. Before doing anything you might want to try the powder first.

Yep...
It works.

[russchapman]

Originally Posted by Caddy

This always seems strange to me. I have been playing since 1957 and never has a glossy finish on the neck seemed sticky to me. Just the opposite, they feel fast and slippery to me.

It's a fast, slippery and strange world out there.

[davidd]

Let it cure and it won't be sticky. I have 5 Gibson guitars and you need some patience and time. Please don't ruin a classic guitar!

[SalFromChatham]

Originally Posted by tippy5

If you aren't worried about resale go for the 0000 steel wool. Painter's Tape off a V or C line at the top. Tape around the heel. Gibson Lacquer is sticky. I say go for it but don't take all of the factory coats off down to the wood. let us know how it comes out. There are two Gibson forums check into them.

What is the 2nd Gibson Forum? I only know the one on Gibsons Site.