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How to protect unfinished walnut?

Posted by Mark Jeghers on November 4, 2015 at 7:06pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

I've gotten a few Cigar Box Guitar necks from a guy on eBay, 3 string version made of black walnut. Can anyone advise me what kind of finish I might put on them. I notice that handling the unfinished walnut leaves spots from the oils on my fingers. I will, of course, sand the whole thing to reduce those spots. But after that, what kind of finishing product is good to apply to protect it going forward? (I'd prefer a NON-glossy finish, natural looking, not shiny)

thanks,
/Mark

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  • jeffrey ross November 7, 2015 at 7:52am

    I use Tung oil on my necks. Two coats is typically all you need and if leaves a very soft feel and a subtle , low gloss sheen. I use it on maple, walnut, and oak. good luck!!

  • Paul Craig November 7, 2015 at 4:50am

    Mark, did you ever get the problem with the pickup solved?

  • Paul Craig November 7, 2015 at 4:49am

    I use Truoil on mine and you can rub it down with some steel wool if you don't like it shiny.

  • Bluesheart November 6, 2015 at 12:06pm

    I love Danish oil for necks, easy to work with and has a nice low sheen and soft feel.

  • StevieG November 5, 2015 at 12:13am
    I really like the look of these CBG's that have the "tail pieces" on them.
    Are they for show?
    Are they kinda like stands for upright playing?
  • Blues Frog November 4, 2015 at 9:30pm

    If you're going with a "finish" I like tung oil. Formsby makes a nice finish.

    If you are avoiding the finish all together, then try Dunlop Lemon Oil. I used that on my first fretboard, which is Peruvian Wanut, and it seems to be holding up well.

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