Given the problems I have had with General Finishes High Performance, I decided to refinish at least the back and sides of the neck. On a couple of maple necks, I have had some problems with the finish turning green and bubbling up around the fret ends, and on a bass neck, actually bubbling up.

So, instead of doing finish sanding on the neck, I took the finish all the way off the back of the neck. Reapplied some shellac to get the color back to normal. Will be using Crystalac Brite Tone instrument finish. I have used it before, on one guitar. My technique may need a bit of work...but I guess we'll find out. It seems about as good as any water based finish I can get my hands on here, and can go on with a brush or wiped on. Most people who don't spray, seem to use a brush...so will work on my chops a bit, and then have at it ;-)

I considered taking the finish all they way off and re-doing it...but I figure I can always do that if this doesn't work. I will never use High Performance again, but in fairness it's been fine most places. It's just on the back and sides of the neck that it's been a problem...so far.