groove
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yes, sure..anyone wants to change classic one for my 3 band EQ SR5?
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yes, sure..anyone wants to change classic one for my 3 band EQ SR5?
rizzo9247
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The funk is in the funk...
Anyway, many moons ago when I owned a Maple SR5 (original owner), I used to clean the fretboard every 6 or so months on a string change, and honestly just used a wet rag to wipe the board back to new, and moist q-tips next to the frets. I didn't let the water sit, cleaned one fret and immediately dried it.
While water is not the best item to use, it noticeably cleaned up the untreated maple board. Then again, if your funk has been sitting there for years, it may be difficult to clean with any product.
Anyway, many moons ago when I owned a Maple SR5 (original owner), I used to clean the fretboard every 6 or so months on a string change, and honestly just used a wet rag to wipe the board back to new, and moist q-tips next to the frets. I didn't let the water sit, cleaned one fret and immediately dried it.
While water is not the best item to use, it noticeably cleaned up the untreated maple board. Then again, if your funk has been sitting there for years, it may be difficult to clean with any product.
Boogie.Man
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Wax my maple
Right or wrong, I've been waxing my maple fretboard for four years and it's clean as new.
Right or wrong, I've been waxing my maple fretboard for four years and it's clean as new.
Spudmurphy
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May as well throw my 2c in.
On the EB videos there is mention made of using Murphys soap oil. Now with my "monicker" how can I go against using it?I've tried it and it works very well.
I have also used lemon oil on my maple fretboards (horror!) and it works a charm. - use it sparingly don't saturate the frets.
Many moons ago Jongitarz (at the time an employee of EB) recommended using a small amount of wax on the fretboard itself and if used sparingly does a fine job.
On the EB videos there is mention made of using Murphys soap oil. Now with my "monicker" how can I go against using it?
I've tried it and it works very well.I have also used lemon oil on my maple fretboards (horror!) and it works a charm. - use it sparingly don't saturate the frets.
Many moons ago Jongitarz (at the time an employee of EB) recommended using a small amount of wax on the fretboard itself and if used sparingly does a fine job.
groove
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ok,thanks for advices but i have to forget that murphy oil soap just as i have to forget my dirty neck because i live in a country where i cannot buy that soap or something like that..there is on paypal here in Serbia,etc...SR is still dirty but still sounds awesome
keko
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groove
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that's right Keko until i change it for Classic one
until i change it for Classic one
keko
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OK, for everyone who said that my method didn't work:
Just read carefully one of my previous posts from above and do it, here is the result!
Warning: this bass have huge "mileage" much over 1000 hard giggin' hours of play!
I do this at every strings change, so Yesterday I did it again!
All you need is transparent glass pump spray cleaner, white rough towel, strong hands/fingers and some free time!
After this treatment, wipe firmly with Wonder Wipes, so wood can get some grease, oil and other stuff from W. Wipes! Leave to dry well and than firmly polish with soft cotton cloth!
P.S. ...and guys, You can see the dirt which came out from the maple wood right on this towel by side (dirty spots)!
Just read carefully one of my previous posts from above and do it, here is the result!
Warning: this bass have huge "mileage" much over 1000 hard giggin' hours of play!
I do this at every strings change, so Yesterday I did it again!
All you need is transparent glass pump spray cleaner, white rough towel, strong hands/fingers and some free time!
After this treatment, wipe firmly with Wonder Wipes, so wood can get some grease, oil and other stuff from W. Wipes! Leave to dry well and than firmly polish with soft cotton cloth!
P.S. ...and guys, You can see the dirt which came out from the maple wood right on this towel by side (dirty spots)!
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Kamakiriad
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Long & McQuade should always have them stocked.
groove
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very,very nice job Keko..bravo!
jel taj Arf sredstvo za pranje prozora ili za sudje? da nadjem neki ekvivalent ovde u SER?
jel taj Arf sredstvo za pranje prozora ili za sudje? da nadjem neki ekvivalent ovde u SER?
keko
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This Arf (doesn't matter the brand, Ajax do the same thing...etc) is regular transparent (that's important) glass (window) pump spray liquid detergent!
Very important: use only transparent stuff, so as white (non colored) towels, to avoid any possibility of coloring maple wood!
One more: -don't spray on the wood, ...spray direct, juicy, on the towel, ...put Your finger under the towel and than rub firmly, use some power, change direction, repeat a few times...etc.
I think You're getting the picture...
(this dirty towel picture speak more than words)
Cheers!
SilhouetteMan
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Can you possibly write (let alone speak) without using the word "actually"?
SilhouetteMan
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I meant for this reply to go to "Hellboy" on page 1. I don't know why my reply ended up here on page 4 when I picked "reply" right under Hellboy's message. And, I don't mean to be over critical, I am just so tired of hearing people say "actually". And, "basically" and "absolutely" . . . thanks guys.
laneline
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any reply becomes the next post, as they are sequential, you need to hit "reply with quote" so it's in context
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JayDawg
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Wow, way to make a first post. I just re-read Hellyboys post you were referring too and he said the word "Actually" twice and used them in proper context as well.
No offense guy but your first two posts make you come off sounding like your trolling the site and trying to be an English etiquette Nazi. How about join the site and contribute in a positive way, share some knowledge about any Music Man basses or guitars you have or maybe learn something from what others share.
jlepre
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Well said actually
J Romano
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Yes, exactly what Jay said. I found that post very offensive also!
laneline
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Since this thread is still alive, back to the regular scheduled programing, I recently had a set of Slinky's kind of explode on my Maple board BA. After playing one night I put it on a stand and noticed the board and my fingertips were really black, way more than I've ever experienced. I thought I'd need to use something much stronger than the MM wipes, but they were outstanding. After cleaning it I threw on a set of Coated Slinky's and I can recommend them sonically as well as a way to prevent lines on the maple board. Can't wait to try the Cobalt's as well.
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epitaph04
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Well said actually
Absolutely!
