I quite like using thinned down oil based polyurethane varnish on necks, gives nice protection but feels superb. I use satin stuff.   I’ve heard ofusing boiled linseed oil etc but was advised to thin it down a bit, I’ve…   Read more»

Welcome Dave, not long joined myself.   My first neck was made from old floorboards, mahogany and maple, still perfect now after a couple of years. Old wood can be good as it tends to have finished doing any moving….   Read more»

@dave Welcome to the forum. It’s true what Mark says on his course that getting wood flat and leave is the hardest part, so stick to buying fro people who are makers like Mark or David Dyke https://luthierssupplies.co.uk It will save…   Read more»

@tv101  Yes it can be pricey but works well. Rub in a small amount with a soft cloth. Good for ebony where hand sweat leaves a deposit over time as it’s mildly abrasive, but not so much to wear away…   Read more»