Gibson 'sticky neck' syndrome
I've asked this question on several forums, including Gibson, but haven't gotten anything helpful except suggestions to wipe the neck with naptha (lighter fluid). Thought I'd try here to see if anyone had a different solution. It does seem to be a popular topic on some forums.
I have a Gibson ES-359 and a Gibson Les Paul Standard, both relatively new, and both necks get sticky after playing 15 minutes or so. I wash my hands, rub down the necks, use naptha and Gibson polish, but after a few months of trying it hasn't improved much. I have 5 other guitars and only the Gibsons have this problem.
I actually talked personally to a tech from Gibson at a guitar show and was told sometimes it takes a year or so for the stickiness to go away, and leaving the guitars out of the cases to air usually worked best. He mentioned sanding the necks but said officially Gibson would not recommend that due to warranty concerns.
So, has anyone come up with anything new?
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