My new Bongo is the first bass I've had in a while with a finished neck other than my old Ric, which is lacquer. Does the clearcoat require any special care?
OK, I suspect it won't soften like lacquer, but I thought I'd ask just to be sure. I don't think I'll be hitting it with sandpaper, Scotchbrite or brass wool like I do other basses, though.
After playing my fretted Bongo as my main gig bass for a year, the neck became glossy. I hit it with some ultra-fine steel wool, and it is no longer sticky.
Other than that, I've used guitar polish on the back (just a little) when cleaning the rest of the bass.