Question Do you notice a difference in movement with Birdseye?

[Kirby]

You're all talking about poly finished necks, what about oil & wax finish.... I found the oil & wax finished figured maple had the tendency to move a quite bit more. Had a Sterling with a crazy birds eye maple neck which needed weekly adjustment. And one of my 20th Ray's also was a bit on the touchy side. Coincidence?

I agree with Oli. My older highly figured necks do move a bit more, but nothing unbearable. I have a Stingray 5 with awesome birdseye that moves quite a bit, but a simple minor turn and it is back to normal. You cannot compare the finished necks of the 30th with the early oiled necks. Bottom line, I would not trade any of the early necks I have though.

 

[drTStingray]

You're all talking about poly finished necks, what about oil & wax finish.... I found the oil & wax finished figured maple had the tendency to move a quite bit more. Had a Sterling with a crazy birds eye maple neck which needed weekly adjustment. And one of my 20th Ray's also was a bit on the touchy side. Coincidence?

I was referring to finished birds eye necks (though the 94 SR4 fretless has that satin type effect of that era).

I didn't know there were unfinished birds eye necks except the 20th Anniversary? I'm presuming these must occassionally creep into regular production instruments from what you're saying. Even so, it sounds like minor truss rod tweaks solve the issue.