Silver Sky neck finish and trem block issue

ewikman

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I just bought "2" Left Handed Silver Sky SE. I really love these guitars and the quality. I do have a small issue with the strings getting stuck in the trem block. Both guitars I need to use a small tool to jam the ball ends out so I can change strings. I bought the first one and had this issue, but now the 2nd guitar has the same issue. Maybe they will loosen after a while, but wondered if anyone has a solution?

Also, the neck has glossed up after playing these past weeks and I'd like to know how to get it back to the factory satin-ish finish? It's kinda chalky for lack of a better term. I love that feel. I ran some steel wool on it but it's not the same as it was when I got it. Thanks!
 
The string stuck in the block issue is inherent with those SE term blocks and of all low end guitars any manufacturer. It’s the steel they use. A small Allen wrench kept in the gig bag pocket will coax them out. You can get a brass trem block from John Mann and it’s a wonderful upgrade. As far as the neck glossing over you can use triple ott OOO steal wool, it will remove the gloss and not hurt the neck or finish.
 
I would see the ball end of the string sticking in the trem block as a feature. You know it isn't falling away when you use the trem so it is probably helping tuning stability. As mentioned, a small allen wrench will push them right out. They may loosen up over time. The neck finish isn't really something you are going to be able to fix. Anything you do to put it back to satin is going to be removing some of the finish and over time you will be down to bare wood. It is the nature of a satin finish on a neck that it will get shiny with play time, especially if it is a nitro finish.
 
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