I know that many players prefer a satin finished neck as they find it smoother and faster, less sticky to slide your hand up and down. Ukulele makers such as John Kinnard, Kanilea, Ko'olau and Pono have reacted to that and now offer instruments with a high gloss body and a satin neck.
While I certainly appreciate their effort to present such an option, I feel just the opposite, namely that a satin neck gets greasy from sweat, making it stickier over time. While I can just wipe down a gloss finished neck with a towel after playing or even use some guitar polish spray, I haven't found an equally efficient way of cleaning a satin finished neck.
With this background, I find it interesting to find out more about how many players prefer what type of finish on their ukulele necks, and why? Please fill out the poll above and/or share your opinion with a comment below.
While I certainly appreciate their effort to present such an option, I feel just the opposite, namely that a satin neck gets greasy from sweat, making it stickier over time. While I can just wipe down a gloss finished neck with a towel after playing or even use some guitar polish spray, I haven't found an equally efficient way of cleaning a satin finished neck.
With this background, I find it interesting to find out more about how many players prefer what type of finish on their ukulele necks, and why? Please fill out the poll above and/or share your opinion with a comment below.
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