How Do I...

Oh Teh Noes!!! · 08-06-2008, 01:53 PM

Tint the maple neck of my squire stat? I'm looking for a more vintage reliced look. Thanks in advance!

Dino · 08-06-2008, 02:10 PM

Play it.

Seriously though ... I've heard of alot of different ways.
I've heard of some folks who get thier hands all filthy by changing the oil in their car or just handling engine parts, and then they go play their guitar without washing their hands.

I've also heard of people who take a more artistic approach and use charcoal.

Whatever works.

Oh Teh Noes!!! · 08-06-2008, 02:34 PM

I've heard of people putting their guitar necks out in the sun to tint them. would that work?

Dino · 08-06-2008, 02:44 PM

I wouldn't put it out in the sun ...
That would only bleach it lighter in color and possibly dry out the fretboard.
Besides, I'm not sure you'd want to expose your neck to extreme temperatures like that.

JMO

myinstrument · 08-06-2008, 02:51 PM

you could walk up behind that boss who's been hammering at you endlessly and jam it straight up ..................... um nevermind that would only darken it temporarily.

Oh Teh Noes!!! · 08-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino

I wouldn't put it out in the sun ...
That would only bleach it lighter in color and possibly dry out the fretboard.
Besides, I'm not sure you'd want to expose your neck to extreme temperatures like that.

JMO

Fair enough... One last question. I can use lemon oil for the fretboard, correct?

Quote:

Originally Posted by myinstrument

you could walk up behind that boss who's been hammering at you endlessly and jam it straight up ..................... um nevermind that would only darken it temporarily.

smell bad. forever.

myinstrument · 08-06-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myinstrument

you could walk up behind that boss who's been hammering at you endlessly and jam it straight up ..................... um nevermind that would only darken it temporarily.

id definatelly recomend lemon oil if you take my approach.

BCRGreg · 08-06-2008, 03:04 PM

Buster Brown brown shoe polish. Rub it on, use an old tshirt(Guitar Center tshirts work great for this!) and wipe it off. Repeat as needed.

Oh Teh Noes!!! · 08-06-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Buster Brown brown shoe polish. Rub it on, use an old tshirt(Guitar Center tshirts work great for this!) and wipe it off. Repeat as needed.

Thanks! I have plenty of brown shoe polish in stores in my area. And Guitar Center T-Shirts!

Dino · 08-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Buster Brown brown shoe polish. Rub it on, use an old tshirt(Guitar Center tshirts work great for this!) and wipe it off. Repeat as needed.

Great idea.

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