I'm not a great fan of lacquered maple necks myself, and do prefer the feel of rosewood or ebony boards. I have tried a couple of friends' home-assembled guitars where they've oiled the necks (not sure of the details as it was some time ago before I was less interested in the finishes) and I didn't like the feel that much. But how well they finished and oiled the necks and whether that was some of the problem I had with them - again I just don't know.