I'm kind of new to the forum...

[DBD-Bass]

Just want to introduce myself. I have been lurking for awhile and have made a couple of comments... but just wanted to say hey and show of my bass.

I have been playing bass on and off since 1993. My main instrument is guitar but I have been back on the bass and am hooked.

Here is my Stringray 5.

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Also... I am buying a Stringray4, tomorrow. It needs some TLC. The bridge is dirty, the pickup poles have rust on them. Also it has a maple fretboard which has some discoloration. Any tips how to clean that up would be appreciated!

 

[hankSRay]

Hey welcome to the forum! That sure is a nice SR5. As far as that SR4 you're getting, the rust on the pole pieces wont affect the tone. there are ways to sand it off but its kind of dangerous because the shavings can be sucked into the pickups by the magnets, and that is very very bad. If you want you can coat the pole pieces with clear nail polish to prevent any more rust. You can also try to clean the neck with lemon oil. Not sure about how to clean up the bridge, but im sure some of the others can help ya out, Hope you like it here.

 

[DBD-Bass]

Did you think a brillow pad would be alright on the poles?

The bridge I can just take a part and clean it up. . .its just grimy...

I used to be in a punk band, and it was the bass players... he quit playing after the band broke up so I am buying it from him.... after the last time we played, he just put it in the case and hasn't touched it.... no wipe down, nothing. Sad really... but it is coming to a good home.

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Mobay45]

Just use an eraser to get the rust off of the pole pieces.

 

[DBD-Bass]

Just a regular pencil eraser? That's simple enough.

 

[Mobay45]

That's what I hear it takes. I haven't had the need to do it yet. I've also been told that you can put a tiny bit of lightweight machine oil on them to keep them from rusting.

 

[cgworkman]

Just want to introduce myself. I have been lurking for awhile and have made a couple of comments... but just wanted to say hey and show of my bass.

I have been playing bass on and off since 1993. My main instrument is guitar but I have been back on the bass and am hooked.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[DBD-Bass]

Welcome to the forum!

Thank you.

 

[cgworkman]

Thank you.

You're welcome.

What genre of music are you making with your SR5?

 

[DBD-Bass]

I play all types on my own. Currently I am in Destroy By Design. We are kind of metal. www.myspace.com/destroybydesign to hear some stuff.

After switching from guitar, I'm really wanting to learn to pop and slap, properly. I can do it, to an extent, but I would to get better. I think when I get that Stingray4, that will be more of my "funk" bass.

 

[chazmusicman]

Hello Friend, sweet stingray 5.

I have a stingray 5 with a maple fretboard and I did some research over the 5yrs that I've owned it and I found that the best way to clean the maple is to use a small amount (cap full) of Murphy's Oil soap mixed with a cup of warm water and the softest steel wool you can find.

I mix the cap into the water and dip the end of the steel wool into the water and let the water drip off a little bit and then I clean the front and back of the neck, works beautiful.

Make sure to cover the pickup with some sort of cloth so the steel wool pieces won't stick to the magnets.

Dry it off with a clean cloth and look at the shine.

Later
C

 

[DBD-Bass]

Hello Friend, sweet stingray 5.

I have a stingray 5 with a maple fretboard and I did some research over the 5yrs that I've owned it and I found that the best way to clean the maple is to use a small amount (cap full) of Murphy's Oil soap mixed with a cup of warm water and the softest steel wool you can find.

I mix the cap into the water and dip the end of the steel wool into the water and let the water drip off a little bit and then I clean the front and back of the neck, works beautiful.

Make sure to cover the pickup with some sort of cloth so the steel wool pieces won't stick to the magnets.

Dry it off with a clean cloth and look at the shine.

Later
C

That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I will post before and after pics. The last I saw it, it wasn't THAT BAD... but that was about 3 months ago. He has kept it in the case.... hopefully it shouldn't be any worse.

 

[Psycho Ward]

Welcome to the forum, make yourself at home and have fun. You'll do fine here because you posted your bass pictures; the last "new" guy didn't and wound up in a ketchup bottle in SC.

 

[DBD-Bass]

Welcome to the forum, make yourself at home and have fun. You'll do fine here because you posted your bass pictures; the last "new" guy didn't and wound up in a ketchup bottle in SC.

LOL... I'll make sure to post more, then!

 

[koogie2k]

Welcome to the addiction!

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Welcome Jamie.

If the pole pieces are badly rusted/pitted I don't think there's much you can do. The eraser trick will work on poles that are going a little off colour. Don't use anything that removes metal (eg sand paper) and don't use steel wool. As the poles are magnetic, metalic pieces will be attracted to them. The whole thing will end up in a mess.

"3 in 1" or light machine oil is good but use sparingly. Don't let it run down the sides of the poles into the pickup. Just put a light film on your finger and lightly dab the top of the poles.

The bridge can be cleaned with tooth brush, soap and water. Don't use anything abrasive...not even those green non-metalic kitchen scourers. THey will scratch the chrome plating. Use a large bowl. If you use the sink, use the plug. The bridge cleaning may seem obvious but I'm talking from experience...

 

[midopa]

Whatta shexy bass... CAR, is it? Welcome!

 

[DBD-Bass]

Welcome Jamie.

If the pole pieces are badly rusted/pitted I don't think there's much you can do. The eraser trick will work on poles that are going a little off colour. Don't use anything that removes metal (eg sand paper) and don't use steel wool. As the poles are magnetic, metalic pieces will be attracted to them. The whole thing will end up in a mess.

"3 in 1" or light machine oil is good but use sparingly. Don't let it run down the sides of the poles into the pickup. Just put a light film on your finger and lightly dab the top of the poles.

The bridge can be cleaned with tooth brush, soap and water. Don't use anything abrasive...not even those green non-metalic kitchen scourers. THey will scratch the chrome plating. Use a large bowl. If you use the sink, use the plug. The bridge cleaning may seem obvious but I'm talking from experience...

Thanks for the info, Rod. I will post pictures after I put it up and let you all see it before I get to work on it. Thank you all for the greeting.

 

[Bill]

Welcome, Jamie! I'm anxious to see the "new" 'Ray once you get it.

 

[DBD-Bass]

Howdy, folks!

I got the new 'Ray... but I haven't taken pictures yet.... I gave her a good bath. I will take pics in the morning. After I cleaned her up, she doesn't look "that bad." The bridge STILL needs a little care... the pickup is still a tad bit rusty... and the neck is dirty. I think I have what it takes to make her beautiful once again....

Just to let you know.... she is a Stringray4, black with a black pickguard and maple fretboard... I got her cheap (for a Stingray)... and if you want to know, PM me, and I will let you know what I gave. Gonna give the neck a good scrubbing and put some Super Slinkys on her....


Have a good night.