Grubby necks....

[dukeplaysbass]

Hey all-

[Yes, your Newbie-o-meter should have gone off....]

Just bought a 2000 StringRay4 that could use a bit of cleaning...especially the back of the neck. It has a gorgeous flame but is kinda dull due to the dirt build-up. What can I use to clean up this puppy?

-Duke

 

[JB1]

Welcome Duke!

I'd suggest a damp cloth at first, with a little soap (to get rid of sweat/hand dirt), then a regular polish.

 

[bovinehost]

You seem familiar. Can't quite place that name......

Welcome, DPB! If it's REALLY nasty, I'd hit it with some super-fine steel wool then give it a loving (and protective) coat or two of gunstock oil. Chuck Moses taught me how to do it so it must be right.

 

[dukeplaysbass]

Thanks

Hey Jack-

Thanks for the info. I knew I could count on you....

(BTW, nice forum. I just followed the smell of the Bongos....and here I am!)

Will post pix when it's clean....

-Duke

 

[bovinehost]

Duke-san:

Let me know if you need more details. I have Chuck's original instructions somewhere around here.

 

[coldtrain]

Scotchbrite and lemon oil have worked wonders on my SR's neck.

 

[dukeplaysbass]

hmmmm....

OK, the damp cloth/soap thing helped, but not enough. Will try Scotchbrite....

 

[AnthonyD]

Hmmm... Grubby neck!? I'd be reaching for the steel-wool #000 or #0000.