Tried out some gun stock oil!

[b-unit]

Well, after confirming what exactly is the recommended products for the neck finish on a EBMM, I managed to pick up a bottle of Birchwood Casey gubstock oil and some 0000 steel wool today. I couldn't find the gun stock wax anywhere but the locat gun shop was willing to order some in.

I have a new SR4 that had spent quite awhile in the store getting wanked on by every lefty in vancouver before i rescued it. It suffered one ding and had seriously dead strings but was otherwise in perfect shape. The back of the nec, however has never felt as buttery soft as my SR5 neck.

Comparing the two left me realizing that the finish on the new SR4 feels like its worn off.

So i started off with sanding the back of the neck gently with the steel wool, (going with the grain only) and within a few minutes, the feel of the neck had dramatically improved! I added a light coat of the oil and withing an hour or so of sitting, the neck is already looking and feeling so much better.

I'm going to buff it again lightly with the steel wool in the morning after the oil really soaks in and will be looking to find that wax tomorow to finish off the neck.

I am so excited as the first few steps have already improved the feel of the neck in a big way. All I needed to do was a little maintenance to bring this instrument back up to the level it surely left the factory at.

I really hate how basses get treated in big retail stores. This one was likely pounded on more then others because its just so rare to find a lefty Stingray anywhere. I am so glad i found this one. Its a heavy brute but has "that" sound!

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Congrats on your new Bass. It's a great feeling when you learn how to maintain them

 

[58super]

Birchwood Casey

Beautiful bass except its backwards

Blackcherry burst is a great finish.

If you want the neck to feel even smoother Birchwood Casey stock sheen after the oil and before the wax will do it.

 

[ekb16b]

just today i used the fretboard WW, after i was done conditioning the board i gave the back of the neck a wipe through, all i can say is wow. its like playing without washing your hands after KFC

 

[Beth]

yeah, the rosewood is a lot more porous than the maple, so the conditioner soaks in a lot more on the rosewood. You might need to wipe the maple down with a clean soft polish cloth after treating it with the Fretboard Conditioner WW.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

I really want to try the whole "oil and wax" thing, but the thought of taking sandpaper to my bass scares me! I do WW it on a regular basis, but the neck is just looking a little grubby - especially when I compare it to Trev's AL. Need to re-investigate this I think!

Thanks for the review

 

[58super]

I really want to try the whole "oil and wax" thing, but the thought of taking sandpaper to my bass scares me! I do WW it on a regular basis, but the neck is just looking a little grubby - especially when I compare it to Trev's AL. Need to re-investigate this I think!

Thanks for the review

Try using super fine steel wool (OOOO) won't leave a mark on the neck but will get the dirt out.

 

[lumberjack]

Try using super fine steel wool (OOOO) won't leave a mark on the neck but will get the dirt out.

+1...But make sure you cover the pickups(masking tape, etc). If any of that steel wool gets on the pole pieces, its a pain in the arse to try and get off.

 

[Psychicpet]

yay!! gubstock oil!!!




glad to see you've got him workin' for ya B! much more gooder smooove neck is always nicer.

 

[DanGouge]

just today i used the fretboard WW, after i was done conditioning the board i gave the back of the neck a wipe through, all i can say is wow. its like playing without washing your hands after KFC

Fretboard WW?

 

[Spectre]

Fretboard WW?

Fretboard WonderWipes

 

[b-unit]

Here's an update. I used too much oil!!!! I was dismayed to find after letting the oil dry for a day, it had dryed like laquer on the back of the neck. I clearly put it on too thick and had to use steel wool to sand down all the excess.

After some messing around, its looking pretty good. I ended up creating a bit of a mess with the steel wool so I used the vacuum to get the steel wool dust off the bass, then a slightly damp cloth. I finished off with a fretboard WW. I just need to get that wax for the final touch and this baby will be as good as new.

Don't be scared to use the 0000 grade steel wool. It does not scratch the wood at all and really does make the wood as smooth as glass.