Ahh oiled my neck today with Gun Stock oil, and...

**RaginRog** · 11-11-2009, 05:35 PM

Well, I purchased the EB recommended(birchwood-casey) gun stock oil...but not the wax. I know there are a few threads on here, but I guess I couldn't find one with a definitive answer to the amount of time you leave the oil on for. I even watched the EB video....and the person giving the instructions basically says they leave it on for a while. Well, the bottle says 2 hours...I wasn't about to try that. I did 2 basses today...one for about 10 minutes, the other for about a 1/2 hour.

The one I did for 10 minutes was fine, but didn't seem as smooth as I expected. I just wiped it off with a paper towel, and it was fine. The second one (1/2 hour) felt a little tacky, as I probably left it on a little too long. However, after using the finest steel wool to smooth it out, I must say it felt much nicer/smoother despite the extra effort (steel wool).

My question is...should I have purchased the wax as well?

**Grand Wazoo** · 11-11-2009, 05:42 PM

Yes, you get the best results when you finish it by applying the wax, and both the oil and the wax only need to be left less than 5 min to dry and wipe off.

**Grand Wazoo** · 11-11-2009, 06:00 PM

forgot to add, the oil returns natural oil and moisture to the neck and the wax helps sealing it in protecting the wood, while giving that extra "like-new" texture that makes it sleek and very nice to play.

**RaginRog** · 11-11-2009, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Grand Wazoo

forgot to add, the oil returns natural oil and moisture to the neck and the wax helps sealing it in protecting the wood, while giving that extra "like-new" texture that makes it sleek and very nice to play.

Thanks so much for the information. I'll pick up the wax tomorrow when I get off work.

**RaginRog** · 11-11-2009, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Grand Wazoo

forgot to add, the oil returns natural oil and moisture to the neck and the wax helps sealing it in protecting the wood, while giving that extra "like-new" texture that makes it sleek and very nice to play.

As soon as I read your post, I raced over to the local Gun/Sports shop I was at earlier (3 miles from me), and picked up the wax. WOW, what a difference....it feels smooth as silk, and my neck is spotless. The bass I just bought was hanging up at a GC for about 2 years, and in desperate need of this treatment/TLC. Thanks Again!

**Powman** · 11-11-2009, 09:54 PM

I made the mistake of leaving on the oil for too long and it was sticky. Just a few minutes as per the instructions on the FAQ section of this site. I know the bottle says differently, but follow the Ernie Ball MM directions.

The wax is a nice final touch...

**keko** · 11-12-2009, 03:04 AM

I don't know about you guys, but I made a decision to do nothing about neck maintenance!

Just after playing wipe with dry cotton cloth back side of the neck and strings to remove some sweat!
And of course after the gig is over, polish slightly over body and around pick guard with another cotton cloth ...etc.

So, will see after 10 years how will it looks!

**Powman** · 11-12-2009, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by keko

I don't know about you guys, but I made a decision to do nothing about neck maintenance!

Just after playing wipe with dry cotton cloth back side of the neck and strings to remove some sweat!
And of course after the gig is over, polish slightly over body and around pick guard with another cotton cloth ...etc.

So, will see after 10 years how will it looks!

Wood needs some protection...This will help keep the wood in good condition.

But we don't need to over do it. A little goes a long way, maybe only need to add some oil and wax once, twice a year max...

**RaginRog** · 11-12-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Powman

I made the mistake of leaving on the oil for too long and it was sticky. Just a few minutes as per the instructions on the FAQ section of this site. I know the bottle says differently, but follow the Ernie Ball MM directions.

The wax is a nice final touch...

Thanks Powman...Yeah, I have 'em both complete....LOVE the way it feels too!

Take Care!

**Bloodfist** · 11-12-2009, 03:02 PM

I get best results by first sanding the neck, then cleaning it with Murphys soap oil. After that I do the Gunstock oil, and wax. When I'm done the neck is super slick.

**cellkirk74** · 11-12-2009, 04:11 PM

Can you give me the exact product names of the oil and the wax please? Its pretty hard to get gunstockoil over here in germany as here is so little need for its common use.

**Grand Wazoo** · 11-12-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by cellkirk74

Can you give me the exact product names of the oil and the wax please? Its pretty hard to get gunstockoil over here in germany as here is so little need for its common use.

Speak to a qualified joiner / wood restorer that stuff it's their livelyhood, gun stock oil and wax is not only used on weapons (albeit some of us consider the Bongo to be a weapon of bass destruction)

**five7** · 11-12-2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Grand Wazoo

Speak to a qualified joiner / wood restorer that stuff it's their livelyhood, gun stock oil and wax is not only used on weapons (albeit some of us consider the Bongo to be a weapon of bass destruction)

Where did you get that sign?