Jsolo Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I just received my brand new 50th Anniversary Les Paul "Black Beauty" I love the way it feels, plays and sounds. But.... after playing for about 10-15 minutes the neck gets very sticky and appears to have some "gunky" residue on it. I called Gibson customer service and was advised to wipe down the neck with Naptha and to leave the guiutar case open to let it "air-out". I've owned countless guitars over the years - Gibsons included - and have never had this sort of problem. It seems strange to me that a new instrument, costing $5000. should have such a problem. I'm also a bit hesitant to be using Naptha on new Nitro finish. Has anybody else had this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest creativesweetener Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 i cant tell you about that guitar but the les paul 50s tribute with the p-90's is an easy 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 It's common with Gibson guitars and will go away over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffvisca Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I just received my brand new 50th Anniversary Les Paul "Black Beauty" I love the way it feels, plays and sounds. But.... after playing for about 10-15 minutes the neck gets very sticky and appears to have some "gunky" residue on it. I called Gibson customer service and was advised to wipe down the neck with Naptha and to leave the guiutar case open to let it "air-out". I've owned countless guitars over the years - Gibsons included - and have never had this sort of problem. It seems strange to me that a new instrument, costing $5000. should have such a problem. I'm also a bit hesitant to be using Naptha on new Nitro finish. Has anybody else had this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffvisca Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It's common with Gibson guitars and will go away over time. Where did u pick that one up? I've been looking for one,but cant seem to find one anywhere. Anyone have any suggestions?Thanks,Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsolo Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Where did u pick that one up? I've been looking for one,but cant seem to find one anywhere. Anyone have any suggestions?Thanks,Jeff Jeff: After scouring he country.... A friend of mine at The Guitar Center was able to locate one for me. My understanding is that it was the last new one available... anywhere. Best of Luck ps: I solved the "gunky" neck problem by wiping the neck down with some VM&P Naptha... worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffvisca Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Good to hear u solved the gunky neck problem, and thanks for the info, I do appreciate it. Have a great day! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDirectTed Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I plan on secretly cleaning my friends guitar with that stuff for his birthday (next month); hes always complained about the stickiness when hes jamming hard (However, I cant recall if it was a Gibson guitar). I'll spend the $5 and surprise him for his b-day; what are friends for?! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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