ghs polish doesn't do anything for unfinished necks right?

[kevins]

im going to have to invest in this "gunstock" oil eh?

where do i obtain this "gunstock" oil?

is it a miraculous neck cleaner cause my neck is so greasy it actually feels gross to play and when i used the ghs on it, the cloth got pretty blackened

 

[bassplayer7770]

From the FAQs:

Q: How do I maintain the neck on my new Music Man bass?

A: To clean the neck, use a small dose of high-grade lemon oil. If the neck is very dirty, give us a call or email us at [email protected].

Since the neck is unfinished, it is more susceptible to humidity changes. A very infrequent dose of gunstock oil will help to keep the neck maintained; we recommend and use Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil, but any good quality gunstock oil will work. Clean neck first. Use a small amount of Tru-oil, leave it on for 5 minutes, then wipe it off with a paper towel. Then apply Birchwood-Casey Tru-Wax. Be sure to douse the paper towel with water before disposing of it! Read the wax and oil manufacturer's instructions regarding disposal of these used paper towels.

Birchwood-Casey products are available at most sporting goods or gun stores. Their web address is http://www.birchwoodcasey.com.

Rosewood fingerboards should not be treated with gunstock oil; instead they should be treated with a high grade of lemon oil.

For cleaning, try using the same high grade of lemon oil to clean the entire neck, both maple and rosewood fretboards. Keep in mind that if the dirt or grease has been worked into the wood, it cannot be removed except by sanding it down, which we do not recommend unless exercised with extremely fine sandpaper (1200-1600 grit), and even then very sparingly. It is better to keep it clean in the first place. Washing your hands first helps!

Some discoloration after many hours of playing is normal on unfinished necks. Be sure to follow all of the manufacturers recommended safety precautions when using any of these oils or waxes.

 

[AnthonyD]

Check the EBMM Bass Guitar FAQ...

 

[kevins]

think they'll have high grade lemon oil at a guitar shop?

 

[kevins]

also i did try cleaning it with ghs guitar polish
and simply wiping it down with the polish cloth

this cant hurt an unfinished neck can it?

 

[bassplayer7770]

think they'll have high grade lemon oil at a guitar shop?

Possibly.

Would a place like Lowe's or Home Depot carry lemon oil and the gunstock oil and wax recommended by EB?

 

[kevins]

but the ghs definitely cant harm it to the point where lemon oil cant fix it can it?

i mean cause lately the headstock actually feels different from the neck, this is standard grime right?

the lemon oil will get the neck feeling normal again right? like right now it feels like its covered in dryed out grime.


also will lemon oil hurt the strings at all?


sorry for the sheer ridiculousness of my questions but as for anyone who has killed one bass and 1 amp before and broke one bass to where it had to be soddered i am scared as hell of not asking questions!

 

[alansan]

Anyone ever use Doctor Stringfellows lem-oil on a maple/maple necked SR? I thought I'd ask before trying it myself.