How often do you cats wax/oil the neck?

[PugNinjas]

Hey Now,

I was wondering how often you folks give the old oil/wax treatment to your necks, I noticed my Morse needs a little love on the back of the neck and figured it couldn't hurt to ask the Knucklehead contingent.

Also, anyone have a link to the tutorial vid EBMM made about this process? I was looking for it and came up empty.

Thanks again

 

[RobertS]

I do oil/wax neck of my JP6 1-2 times per year.

You can find description how to do it in ErnieBall FAQ (first question):

http://www.ernieball.com/faq_content.php?subjectcode=mm_guitars

 

[candid_x]

I used to do it once a year, but since using Wonder Wipes on the maple bits, they haven't needed another BC oil/wax treatment. I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical of the WW fretboard treatment for oiled maple necks, but not anymore.

 

[D.K.]

I have never done this, and probably never will - just frequently use cleaning stuff (once a week in general, always before a concert, often during rehearsals). I do not like my neck to look like new in terms of colour, though, and totally dig the wood darkening after years of playing.

In general, it is a very personal thing - how hard your grip is, how much do you sweat, how dirty the palm tends to get when playing and so on. So, I believe, there is no "right or wrong" there, and there are as many opinions on that topic as there are us guitar players...

 

[bugbus]

I bought a large pack of wonderwipes after hearing so many people talk it up.

So I've got a big cylinder of wipes, but on just the 2nd attempt to use it, I find that all the moisture has evaporated and I'm left with a roll of expensive toilet paper. And yes I made sure I snapped the cap on.

If there's is an actual video of waxing/oiling the neck I'd like to see it as well!

 

[robelinda2]

I try to not let any animals near my guitars, that includes bloody cats.

 

[mikeller]

I aim for 2x per year, unless they start feeling dry or looking bad

 

[threeminutesboy]

I try to not let any animals near my guitars, that includes bloody cats.

LMAO

Like Candid said, WW is enough for me at this moment

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I do the wax/oil treatment twice a year. Once in the Spring, and once in the fall. The wonder wipes do a good job of maintaining the moisture level in between, and they do a great job of cleaning the neck.

The latest video on the music man website has them doing a wonder wipes and wax treatment. See the caring for your neck and fretboard vid. . . .

Ernie Ball Music Man Media Gallery

 

[travs]

every string change for me. So that is every 90 days on average. I am not a musician just a fan of eb/mm guitars.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Just as and when I feel it's necessary - haven't done the AL for about 12 months now.

 

[73h Nils]

Haven't done it yet...in like, 2+ years. The neck still feels nice and smooth, too!

 

[jamminjim]

Jamminjim Says

wow - when I first read this I thought you were asking how often I waxed my cats neck...

err umm...... I take care of my barenaked necks when they require it and/or at least once a year. But I probably don't play as much as some of you folks.

 

[PugNinjas]

I hope PETA doesn't come knocking on my door accusing me of cruelty to cats

Thanks for the tips folks.

There is one section on the neck of my Morse that feels like it needs a little attention so I am going to hit one of the several thousand gun shops here in Vegas and get the supplies I need.

Thanks for the link to the video, Tony

...and thanks to Drew and EBMM for filming these instructional videos, I always wondered how to apply the oil/wax treatment to the neck and even though there have been hundreds of helpful threads featuring step by step instructions, being able to see it is great!

 

[Volt]

I wax the necks about once/week.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

Pug,

That video is great. One time, I actually left the gunstock oil on the neck too long. Wound up having to wait 24 hours for it to fully dry, then sand with 0000 steel wool.

I've found the Birchwood-Casey gunstock oil and wax and Dick's Sporting Goods. If that helps you at all, instead of searching thousands of gun stores.

 

[PugNinjas]

Pug,

That video is great. One time, I actually left the gunstock oil on the neck too long. Wound up having to wait 24 hours for it to fully dry, then sand with 0000 steel wool.

I've found the Birchwood-Casey gunstock oil and wax and Dick's Sporting Goods. If that helps you at all, instead of searching thousands of gun stores.

Thanks, I just called a gun range/store that is a few blocks from me and they have everything I need in stock. Dick's is a good call too

That video is a great learning tool, gotta love a company that goes that extra mile just to make us Knuckleheads happy

 

[alf cockle]

i dont know if this would apply to guitar necks,but the trick for oiling furniture is once a day for a week,once a week for a month,once a month for a year,once a year forever....hey Pug..you could practice on all your guns first..

 

[bugbus]

Just watched the video. Very informative thank you!

But now for a few questions:

1) I thought it was bad for the neck to take off all the strings. So I assume it's okay for short periods for cleaning?

2) I have a few discolorations (light stains) on my maple fretboard. Is that 1000 sandpaper mentioned on the video what is I should use to get rid of it?

3) My wonder wipes have dried out after only using a couple sheets. Should I just toss it or is there some use after applying some water?

 

[Volt]

Just watched the video. Very informative thank you!

But now for a few questions:

1) I thought it was bad for the neck to take off all the strings. So I assume it's okay for short periods for cleaning?

it is my understanding that if the guitar's neck/bridge/string-gauge are setup properly , then there is almost no stress on the neck.
Right or wrong?