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HarHar, polyurethane varnish .

I might one of these days but I won't do it myself. I might have it poly'd. The poly finish on my Epiphone would survive a nuclear blast and, because it is like glass, it don't stick

Just to finish, my mum may well have found the miracle solution: talcum powder! Don't know how well it'll perform in a gig but does the trick for the neck. I'm just fussy and still suffering the aftershock of spending every penny I have !
Cheers !

Thanks for the info folks ! At the moment I feel like throwing it and myself through the window but i'll get over it. Sorry again for the misunderstanding.
Kind rgds
Seb

As to what to use to prevent it being sticky, I can't make a recommendation except to say that anything containing a solvent would be a no-no, as if the finish is already soft, the solvent would certainly do further damage. Lem-Oil has a strong citrus component as well as containing the same ...

I am sorry, that is not really what I meant, I used the wrong words. What I mean is the customer service does not answer my messages.
I did try the instrument and it seemed fine, the condition on the neck worstened after a few hours playing. I am just terribly afraid to have yet again made a stupid ...

Hi, thanks for your answer, what i'd like to know however is what would be best to stop the neck sticking to my hand so much. Should I use Lem-Oil or a pure wax ?
Are these products safe to use on a slightly softened finish?
I realise that once the damage is done it's to late but my father has a ...

Hi, this subject has come up many a time on this forum but I need a little clarificationfrom the expert. I just bought a second hand 330 MG made in 2002. The finish on the guitar is not tacky as such but it seems to be easily dented, especially the dark parts of the neck and headstock. Some bits are ...