Question: Solvent free rosewood care options.

[ausf]

Due to an overexposure a while back, my body is extremely sensitive to organic solvents like mineral spirits. I want to use the Wonder Wipes but I'm afraid I'd end up rendering my bass useless to me.

Any tips on rosewood care that is a mild oil?

I've heard of Lemon oil mentioned.

This is in no way a hit on WW or implying that they are unsafe, in my case I can be affected by stuff that would never bother a normal person. I had to have an upright stripped after refinishing because the varnish used, even after a few months of outgassing, so you can see why I'm real hesitant of what I use.

Of course I'd try out any suggestions to see how I react to it first, so don't be shy about speaking up.

[laneline]

I sent you a PM via e-mail, Rick

[Grand Wazoo]

Customer Service are the only people to ask, on this occasion ausf, this is the best advice I can give you.

[Slingy]

I'm using Fret Doctor on all my Rosewood boards. You could actually eat it on your salad. I figure it's worth a mention, if not just for the excellent article comparing all sorts of different treatments.

Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

[Musicman Nut]

Due to an overexposure a while back, my body is extremely sensitive to organic solvents like mineral spirits. I want to use the Wonder Wipes but I'm afraid I'd end up rendering my bass useless to me.

Any tips on rosewood care that is a mild oil?

I've heard of Lemon oil mentioned.

This is in no way a hit on WW or implying that they are unsafe, in my case I can be affected by stuff that would never bother a normal person. I had to have an upright stripped after refinishing because the varnish used, even after a few months of outgassing, so you can see why I'm real hesitant of what I use.

Of course I'd try out any suggestions to see how I react to it first, so don't be shy about speaking up.

Stewart MacDonald has some of the best fretboard conditioning oils around, you should check their website.

[ausf]

Thank you. I will investigate them all.

[Spudmurphy]

Johnsons Baby Oil is fantastic for Rosewood

[Ostinato]

Look for food grade 100% tung oil in a decent woodcraft shop as well. It'll make the figure on a rosewood board really pop.

[ausf]

Thanks again guys.

Slingy hit the nail on the head, I ended up with Bore Oil on a recommendation from a member and it is amazing stuff. I am one happy bass player.