Haha, I knew what you meant, and yes. It's the earlier HW1 Strat model with the small headstock (edit: and the rosewood fretboard on maple). I've been told that wet sanding leads to a smoother overall finish, so that's why I tried it on the neck. Keeping in mind that wood can be damaged through swelling, I tried to use only a few drops at a time, enough to bunch up the dust that was sanded off. It plays really well, but those comments were just making me concerned that if some water did seep through, that it'll swell in the future somehow (not sure if wood does that, or can get slowly damaged in the long term from something now).

Do the natural oils from your hand aid in any way? I'd like to avoid applying anything thick that would cause the neck to feel different than it does now if I can help it. I may go with the Tru-Oil if it'll substantially protect the wood. I'm sure a gun shop or the Dick's in town carries it.

Also Marlow: I remember you mentioning that you lightly coated your Black One repro neck with ebony stain. Does that help in terms of sealing? If not, you haven't encountered any problems with other necks you've worked with?

(you guys are gonna have to forgive me if I seem very unknowledgeable about wood, because I don't know much on the topic at all)


Influence.
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