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    Mentor blinddrew's Avatar
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    Hmmm. Dumb question time. I've been happily sanding, sealing and oiling away on the neck and body of my kit, separately. But it has suddenly occurred to me that the advice around doing this might actually be meant for 'screw on' rather than 'glue in' necks.
    So quick question, should I have glued first and be oiling after? Or do I keep oiling and glue after? (with some corrective work around the join perhaps?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by blinddrew View Post
    So quick question, should I have glued first and be oiling after? Or do I keep oiling and glue after? (with some corrective work around the join perhaps?)
    There is no "correct" answer to this. Gluing first can make the guitar unwieldy when trying to finish. Finishing first can mean you need to touch up the joint after gluing. Either way works, but there are trade offs for each.
    Current:
    GTH-1

    Completed:
    AST-1FB
    First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
    ES-5V
    Scratchie lapsteel
    Custom ST-1 12 String
    JBA-4
    TL-1TB
    Scratch Lapsteel
    Meinl DIY Cajon
    Cigar Box lap steel

    Wishing:
    Baritone
    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck

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