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sunshiner · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:23 pm Post subject: Maple necks

I played a tele today with a maple fretboard with satin finish and despite the smooth finish the fretboard was sticky to the point it made it uncomfortable to play. Do you find maple necks to be always like that or do they break in/wear out with the time?
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robroe · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:31 pm Post subject:

i won't fuck around with anything anymore that doesn't have 5 inches of gloss all over it.

ive got all kinds of maple necks none of them are sticky
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NickS · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:31 pm Post subject:

I have very dry hands and don't have an issue with my maple f/b Strat.

plopswagon · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:58 pm Post subject:

I have very sticky hands and love maple with a decent coat of finish or light.
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dots · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:06 pm Post subject:

much prefer rosewood or ebony, but the finishes i've gotten along with best in maple have been the more satin-y. this is weird because i don't much care for satin on the back of the neck. super glossy back of the neck will give me that sticky sensation (and i don't like it), but i have to admit i've never had a sticky fingerboard.
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Fakir Mustache · . Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 4004

paul_ · . Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 9689

Nitro glossy necks = sticky
Poly glossy necks = glossy
Satin necks = boring
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Doog · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:07 am Post subject: