Shaved Backs??

tpsreports2424 · 08-04-2008, 01:07 AM

Can someone please tell me why (I am clueless in this area) people shave the necks and backs of their own guitars? If you have done it to your guitar, can you please post pictures??

Thanks so much!!

Boleskinehouse · 08-04-2008, 03:21 AM

It just makes it smoother. Some people find a finished neck to be rather sticky. I've never had that problem, but it really does wonders for some folks.

tpsreports2424 · 08-05-2008, 05:38 PM

Have you done this to any of your guitars? Because I am thinking of doing it to my own Ace Frehley Epiphone.

Boleskinehouse · 08-05-2008, 05:47 PM

I didn't do it, but my '81 Custom has it.

dennistruckdriver · 08-05-2008, 06:02 PM

You guys knew I couldn't pass this one up:

I am thinking about shaving my neck.....and my chest.....and my back......

tpsreports2424 · 08-05-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

I didn't do it, but my '81 Custom has it.

You know I love that guitar

Do you have any guitars where you shaved where the body and the neck meet??

Boleskinehouse · 08-05-2008, 06:20 PM

Nah, I've never had a problem with the heel on Les Pauls.

Led Zep Fan · 08-05-2008, 06:21 PM

How To Shave Your Back

Here you go...

tpsreports2424 · 08-05-2008, 06:24 PM

hahahaha I actually thought it was for guitars

Boleskinehouse · 08-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Damn, Dennis. That's messed up!

Hectgore · 08-06-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpsreports2424

Can someone please tell me why (I am clueless in this area) people shave the necks and backs of their own guitars? If you have done it to your guitar, can you please post pictures??

Thanks so much!!

Feels ALOT better.heres a picture.

Feels alot better than the stock glossy neck.It looks alot better now as its been shined up from my hand oils.It looks nice and feels nice.i suggest you go ahead,you wont regret it!!
Get some 400 grit sand paper,then go to 600 grit and then get some steel wool to finish it off.

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Boleskinehouse V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 20 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Shaved Backs?? It just makes it smoother. Some people find a finished neck to be rather sticky. I've never had that problem, but it really does wonders for some folks. __________________ http://www.geartalk.com Join us..

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