How To: Gunstock Oil For the Back of the Neck

[bovinehost]

I continually get questions about how to re-apply the stuff on the so-called "unfinished" necks.

If I need to sticky this, lemme know.


1. Sand it smooth with 600 wet or dry sandpaper backed by a rectangular eraser. If there are any dents in the back of the neck you can raise them with steam by putting the edge of a damp terrycloth towel over the dent and then iron it with the tip of a hot iron. The steam will raise the dent. Simply sand the neck smooth after you raise the dents.

2. Dip one finger tip in Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil and rub the oil into the neck with your clean hands. You can get the Tru-Oil at a gun store. Use just enough oil to cover the neck and wipe all excess off the neck.

3. Put the bass in a stand with the fingerboard toward the stand and allow it to dry complelely. This usually takes 1 to 2 days.

4. If the neck has more shine than you want, gently polish it with 0000 Steel Wool.

 

[AnthonyD]

Consider expanding the "The Usual Questions and The Search Function" topic to include this type of "How to" stuff. Things like Gav's Set-up process and what-not...

My 2¢...

 

[roballanson]

Hey thanks for that.....just what I was after....

 

[Moondog]

Jack, would you happen to know if the
dampcloth/iron trick will work on a
rosewood fretboard dent?

 

[bovinehost]

Hey thanks for that.....just what I was after....

Hey, I'm always thinking of you, right?

I have no idea if the iron trick would work on rosewood, but I don't think so.

Jon might have some ideas on that.

 

[kevins]

ive had my bass for three months, this sounds like one of those "yearly" things. is it one of those yearly things?

 

[roballanson]

Hey, I'm always thinking of you, right?
.

Thank you

 

[TSanders]

Thanks for the info Jack.

 

[tommyindelaware]

I continually get questions about how to re-apply the stuff on the so-called "unfinished" necks.

If I need to sticky this, lemme know.


2. Dip one finger tip in Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil and rub the oil into the neck with your clean hands. You can get the Tru-Oil at a gun store. Use just enough oil to cover the neck and wipe all excess off the neck.



i like those little cheap foam $0.99 paint brushes......getting the oil off the fingers is a bit a pain.

 

[bovinehost]

If you use anything besides fingers, be sure you dispose of it properly. These things tend to spontaneously combust when you least expect it.

Seriously.

 

[midopa]

*Follows Bovinehost's tutorial*

*Fingers spontaneously combust*
ARGH!

 

[philthygeezer]

i like those little cheap foam $0.99 paint brushes......getting the oil off the fingers is a bit a pain.

Just use plain old mineral spirits to wash your hands. Works perfectly.

Also, a little tru-oil on the end of your finger goes a long way. Don't slather it all over or you'll wind up with ugh.

I use Bounty paper towels to wipe the excess off, as they don't seem to leave any lint. But soak paper towels in water and dispose of in a ziplock baggie for safety.

 

[kevins]

my question is when do i do this?

can you give any symptoms that the neck needs a refinishin'

 

[bovinehost]

Not often. Once a year sounds about right unless you play eight hours a day or have particularly acidic sweat or something.

 

[superseed]

I have a Warwick Corvette Std that has a natural wax to apply to the unfinished body and neck. Could I possibly use this on my Sterling's neck too? Curious to see if anyone has tried this.

Scott

 

[element]

Consider expanding the "The Usual Questions and The Search Function" topic to include this type of "How to" stuff. Things like Gav's Set-up process and what-not...

My 2¢...

I agree, would be a good thing to have available!

 

[Urwordsbreakmed]

I continually get questions about how to re-apply the stuff on the so-called "unfinished" necks.

If I need to sticky this, lemme know.


1. Sand it smooth with 600 wet or dry sandpaper backed by a rectangular eraser. If there are any dents in the back of the neck you can raise them with steam by putting the edge of a damp terrycloth towel over the dent and then iron it with the tip of a hot iron. The steam will raise the dent. Simply sand the neck smooth after you raise the dents.

2. Dip one finger tip in Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil and rub the oil into the neck with your clean hands. You can get the Tru-Oil at a gun store. Use just enough oil to cover the neck and wipe all excess off the neck.

3. Put the bass in a stand with the fingerboard toward the stand and allow it to dry complelely. This usually takes 1 to 2 days.

4. If the neck has more shine than you want, gently polish it with 0000 Steel Wool.

Thats good stuff you should sticky that

 

[backagain1]

I continually get questions about how to re-apply the stuff on the so-called "unfinished" necks.

If I need to sticky this, lemme know.


1. Sand it smooth with 600 wet or dry sandpaper backed by a rectangular eraser. If there are any dents in the back of the neck you can raise them with steam by putting the edge of a damp terrycloth towel over the dent and then iron it with the tip of a hot iron. The steam will raise the dent. Simply sand the neck smooth after you raise the dents.

2. Dip one finger tip in Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil and rub the oil into the neck with your clean hands. You can get the Tru-Oil at a gun store. Use just enough oil to cover the neck and wipe all excess off the neck.

3. Put the bass in a stand with the fingerboard toward the stand and allow it to dry complelely. This usually takes 1 to 2 days.

4. If the neck has more shine than you want, gently polish it with 0000 Steel Wool.

Why do you apply oil to the back of the neck? What happens if you don't?

Thanks,

backagain1

 

[Urwordsbreakmed]

Can you do this to any bass you have?