How to clean a maple board?

[keko]

Great job, Keko!

Thanks!

I recently did that on my reflex too, when restrung with Coated Slinkys!

Now I'm "working" on improvement of this method for heavy dirty maple boards, ...I already got an idea (it's still Classified ) and when try it I'll make some pics before/after, but don't expect that before summer!

 

[bovinehost]

I meant for this reply to go to "Hellboy" on page 1. I don't know why my reply ended up here on page 4 when I picked "reply" right under Hellboy's message. And, I don't mean to be over critical, I am just so tired of hearing people say "actually". And, "basically" and "absolutely" . . . thanks guys.

In reality, you can basically rely on me to moderate the threads, actually.

As a former linguist, I share your concerns regarding proper usage. As an internet person of interest, however, I should point out that not everyone speaks English as a first language.

So let's remain calm.

 

[Oldtoe]

I'm overtly actual but never acidically basic. Absolutely.

Oh, and I clean maple boards in cold water only; and hang dry.

 

[b-unit]

I recently used 0000 grit steel wool to buff out the gunk from my SR4 maple board and it worked very well. I then took a chance and very carefully and patiently applied 7 coats (over 7 days) of Birchwood Casey gunstock oil to my fingerboard with very light sanding in between coats with steel wool. I let the neck cure for almost a week and then applied two coats of wax to the fingerboard and put her back together last night. The board is now completely protected, has a nice sheen to it but doesn't feel overly laquered. I am really happy with the results.

 

[laneline]

and put her back together last night.

So did you remove the neck to do this and was the curing process time in addition to the 7 day waxing ?
Sounds interesting as I'm one of those who doesn't like grungy maple boards.

for the record none of the following adverbs were abused in this reply: absolutely,basically and of course actually.

 

[b-unit]

So did you remove the neck to do this and was the curing process time in addition to the 7 day waxing ?
Sounds interesting as I'm one of those who doesn't like grungy maple boards.

for the record none of the following adverbs were abused in this reply: absolutely,basically and of course actually.

I did remove the neck. Simple to do and made things a lot easier. I took my time and only did one coat every 24 hours as it seems the biggest problems people have with True Oil is from not letting it dry sufficiently. I treated the back of the neck as well but sanded it down with the steel wool between each coat to actually remove the shine where on the fingerboard, I barely buffed it between coats. Just enough to smooth things out a bit without removing the shine.

I didn't find a lot of reading on line from bass players using this stuff on their actual fingerboards but turns out a lot of guitar players use True Oil on their maple boards and rave about the results. I figured I couldn't go wrong as its the actual product used by EBMM and could be easily buffed off with steel wool if I didn't like the results. I was a little nervous messing with my Stingray but the results turned out really well. I should have taken photos of the process but didn't think about it till it as done. The fingerboard simply has a bit of shine to it now ut it's not over the top. My goal was simply to keep it clean.

 

[laneline]

Hey B-unit, your post is real helpful. Thanks, Rick

 

[keko]

Hi b-unit,

...what about frets when treat fretboard with steel wool, does that treatment affect to the frets alloy?

 

[b-unit]

Glad I could help.as far as the frets, I didn't worry about getting tru oil on the actual frets as the steel wool worked really well to buff them up after. The frets are just gleaming after being buffed. I just had to be careful when buffing the frets at the end to not take too much of the finish of the fretboard. I used my fingernail with a tiny piece of the steel wool to get the frets nice and clean. Worked like a charm!

 

[syndroam]

Hello, this is my first post in the forum!
I really need to clean my maple board.
Unfortunately there are no MM products in my area.

I have a wax polish that I use on my Warwick bass (it has no finish like my MM's board, so I apply everywhere).
Will that work?

 

[backagain1]

Hello, this is my first post in the forum!
I really need to clean my maple board.
Unfortunately there are no MM products in my area.

I have a wax polish that I use on my Warwick bass (it has no finish like my MM's board, so I apply everywhere).
Will that work?

This thread might help:

http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-basses/31904-how-clean-maple-board.html

http://forums.ernieball.com/music-m...video-neck-cleaning-anything-maple-necks.html

http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-basses/8006-how-gunstock-oil-back-neck.html

 

[jamontap]

Is diluted Murphy's oil soap a no go on maple?

 

[gbblues]

Little water with green oil soap is the most natural way of cleaning the wood without damage the finish

 

[backagain1]

Little water with green oil soap is the most natural way of cleaning the wood without damage the finish

Is "green oil soap" the same thing as Murphy Oil soap? You use that on maple fret boards?

Thanks,

backagain1

 

[Microbaroms]

Quote: "In reality, you can basically rely on me to moderate the threads, actually."



Absolutely!


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[brownman]

I think wonder wipes will do trick already. I've been using it and i'm satisfied with it

 

[Gravesend Black]

Hey guys, is it OK to clean the rear side of maple neck with EBWW as well as the fingerboard?

 

[keko]

Hey guys, is it OK to clean the rear side of maple neck with EBWW as well as the fingerboard?

I'm doing that for some years, ...no problems so far, but You must clean it first with something (check some of my previous posts on this Thread)!

I'm only tired of cleaning unfinished maple fret board , so I'm about to do something special, ...probably as never seen on this forum before, ...be patient, ...pics in about one month, maybe less!

 

[tbonesullivan]

Just found this thread, and I've picked up some wonder wipes to use on my SR4. One thing I do wonder about, is what lemon oil people are really referring to. Most "lemon oil" used in the guitar world is lemon scented mineral oil. There is nothing lemon about it. The other is oil of lemon, which is actually a pretty harsh cleaning product.

 

[keko]

I tried lemon oil, even if there's warning on the label: "Don't use on maple fret boards"!

Nothing happen!

But, just wait a few weeks, ...I'll show You what should be done with maple fret board to make it almost maintenance free!