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H8068 Telecaster
®
Style Kit
5. Apply the finish according to Finishing the
Body
, Steps 5–11, on Page 9.
6. Before wet sanding, remove the masking
tape from the fretboard and carefully scrape
any excess finish off the fretboard with a
razor blade or chisel, as shown in Figure
6.
Figure 6. Scraping the fretboard.
7. Use a clean rag to wipe wood finishing oil on
the surface of the fretboard.
Some of the finishing options include stains,
lacquers, varnishes and oil finishes. Traditionally
this style of guitar has a clear finish on the neck.
Depending on the type, finishes can be applied
with a spray gun, brush, rag, or a spray can.
Finish materials and books on finishing instru
-
ments can be ordered through Grizzly Industrial
or numerous luthier supply catalogs.
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Guitar Neck .......................................................
1
To finish the guitar neck:
1. Mask off the surface of the fretboard. Carefully
press all the masking tape edges securely
to the fretboard. The finish coat can seep
under these edges, especially near corners,
uneven edges, and places where the frets
meet the fingerboard.
2. Make an "S" shaped hook out of
1
/4" steel
rod, or a coat hanger that has been folded in
half.
3. Wipe the entire neck with a tack cloth or a
soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4. Thread the hook through the upper peghole
and hang the neck in the finishing room.
Finishing Neck
Most finishes are hazard-
ous to your health. Wear a
NIOSH/OSHA approved res
-
pirator with particulate and
gas/vapor filters, safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and
work in a well ventilated area
when finishing.