Sterling Silo 30 neck question

[edhalen]

Hi all - just curious - looking for some advice. Do you think my Sterling Silo 30's neck could be finished such as the MM's necks are - with the nice oil/wax finish or something similiar? If so what type of product would you recommend? Do you think I could do it without having to disassemble the neck completely? I really like the feel of the unfinished neck but I am wondering if it could be improved cosmetically. I did notice the headstock top doesn't feel like the same type of wood finish as the rest of the neck.

Maybe Pat Park could provide some feedback.

Thanks

 

[patpark]

the Silo30 has a thin satin finish, so if you want to do the oil/wax treatmen you will need to remove the finish first.

 

[edhalen]

thanks Pat.

 

[Jack FFR1846]

It could certainly be done. I did this to my sub-1 and to a non-ebmm guitar. I sanded the finish and then did 2 coats of Birchwood Casey tru oil....letting it sit for only 45 seconds before wiping it off. About half an hour between coats. I would highly recommend doing this with any guitar!

 

[edhalen]

Thanks for the info Jack. Did you do the whole neck including the fretboard or just the back of the neck?