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Sorbz62

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Hi,

I just bought a used Natural Axis and it sounds fantastic. Just a quick question about the neck.

Are all Axis necks completely unfinished? It is quite dirty and feels rough. I have played other EBMM guitars which feel a bit satiny when new but this one is bare wood. Is that normal?

How should I get it back to new condition? I am in the Middle East and not sure if I can get some of the oils and waxes I read about in other posts. I thought of using 0000 grade wire wool and finishing with some kind of oil? What do you advise?

Ta,
Jim
 
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Hi Jim and welcome to the forum.

The necks come from the factory with a "raw" finish, insofar as they are sealed with Birchwood casey gun stock oil and birchwood casey wax.

Both these are available on e bay.

Use some 0000 grade wire wool but that can be a bit messy what with slivers of wire getting all over the place.

You could consider using 600 - 800 then 1000 grade automotive wet and dry paper.

Then wipe the Birchwood casey oil on with a paper towel. Don't let it sit for too long, do as the factory does and wipe it straight off. You can if you wish apply a second coat in the same way.

Then do the same with the wax. It should come up great !!!

Spud
 
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If you can't find the gunstock wax, use any good carnauba car wax. I could not find it anywhere and that's what the gun store suggested.
 
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Spudmurphy said:
Hi Jim and welcome to the forum.

The necks come from the factory with a "raw" finish, insofar as they are sealed with Birchwood casey gun stock oil and birchwood casey wax.

Both these are available on e bay.

Use some 0000 grade wire wool but that can be a bit messy what with slivers of wire getting all over the place.

You could consider using 600 - 800 then 1000 grade automotive wet and dry paper.

Then wipe the Birchwood casey oil on with a paper towel. Don't let it sit for too long, do as the factory does and wipe it straight off. You can if you wish apply a second coat in the same way.

Then do the same with the wax. It should come up great !!!

Spud
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Hi Spud,

I am from UK too but live and work in Kuwait - gigging wilderness! No live music, no bars or social meeting places!

Anyway, I have checked nline and the only ginstock oil is the 'Synthetic Gun stock oil' - is that the same or can I use Tru-oil instead? I can get that.

Once I finish the back of the neck, is it the same for the fretboard?

Ta,
Jim
 
Jonny Dubai

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Hay mate. Welcome. I understand what you are saying about the gigging wilderness of the ME. It took me a while to get gigs in dubai, but now its thriving. I even managed to the the Santana support a few years ago. Im in the UK now, but if you are looking for gigs, better head to dubai or AD.

Cheers,

J
 
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