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Wildhorse

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If there is common knowledge out there somewhere on how to care for a solid rosewood neck I cannot find it.

I have oil for rosewood boards, but what about the entire neck? Does EBMM treat these necks with oil and wax, or anything for that matter? Is there anything special or unique that should be done to protect and keep the neck in new like condition? All I can find online are statements that solid rosewood necks are a bit less stable than maple, prone to fret sprouting if not taken care of, etc.. But there seems to be no source for what to actually do to maintain them.. I do have a humidifier in my guitar room and maintain 45 percent humidity in there. Other than this, are there known or recommended treatments for solid rosewood necks?
 

tbonesullivan

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The rosewood necks have a finished headstock, and the rest of the neck is totally untreated. Lemon oil or EBMM wonder wipes are good for the entire neck, front and back.
 

Stratty316

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I wipe mine down with a Wonder Wipe when it starts to look dry or if it feels a little extra dry. (You will know when its time) There isn't a set time as I usually do all my MM guitars at the same time so if any of them meet the above criteria they all get it. If anything, I'd say 3-5 times a year is about average for me living in a dry climate like Vegas. Also, I find my Albert Lee to be the most stable of all my EBMMs and have never had issues with tuning or fret spout. In my experience, it has been more stable than my 2 Roasted Maple neck guitars.
 
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