What's the wax for??

[akozols]

<div class="bbWrapper">HI,<br /> <br /> <br /> Quick question. What is the wax used for on the necks? I&#039;ve done the oil/wax treatment but wasn&#039;t really sure what the wax did. Does it add slickness or lustre?<br /> <br /> thanks, Al</div>

 

[Jimi D]

<div class="bbWrapper">Besides feeling great, I think the wax seals the neck, essentially acting like a kind of finish, helping protect it against climate change and such...</div>

 

[Hookpunch]

<div class="bbWrapper">That would be my guess, wood is very sensitive to change in humidity and will warp - not a good thing for a guitar neck.<br /> <br /> I think EB/MMs necks usually have a gun stock oil finish. Which brings up a question that one of the moderators can answer - how often should you re-apply the oil finish?<br /> <br /> I usually apply Tung oil to my fretboard in the fall to preserve it from drying out.</div>

 

[akozols]

<div class="bbWrapper">HI,<br /> <br /> Back when I had my EVH, I called and got a detailed description of how EB finishes the necks. This is from memory, but I remember that the neck was dipped in a vat of oil and &quot;meticulously&quot; hand rubbed into the neck and wipe off the excess. I think they did this twice in two days. The last application was a mixture of the oil and wax. If I got this wrong, please correct me.<br /> <br /> I usually do my neck wen the fret ends start sticking out. I give em a quick file and oil the neck.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have a Peavey Patriot that I modded to be a Strat type and will soon sand and oil the neck.<br /> <br /> <br /> Al</div>

 

[bing4sons]

<div class="bbWrapper">When I did the treatment on my Axis, the gunstock oil left a little tackiness. The wax left the neck smooth and fast (and shiny!). Jimi&#039;s answer make sense, that it would seal the neck.<br /> <br /> Bing</div>

 

[akozols]

<div class="bbWrapper">HI,<br /> <br /> Back when I had my EVH, I called and got a detailed description of how EB finishes the necks. This is from memory, but I remember that the neck was dipped in a vat of oil and &quot;meticulously&quot; hand rubbed into the neck and wipe off the excess. I think they did this twice in two days. The last application was a mixture of the oil and wax. If I got this wrong, please correct me.<br /> <br /> I usually do my neck wen the fret ends start sticking out. I give em a quick file and oil the neck.<br /> <br /> <br /> I have a Peavey Patriot that I modded to be a Strat type and will soon sand and oil the neck.<br /> <br /> <br /> Al</div>

 

[Daggo]

<div class="bbWrapper">Yeah, the oil itself leaves a sticky feel, and the wax really makes the next slick. I have found that a very light rub with 0000 steel wool after I&#039;ve oiled and waxed helps to get rid of any remaining sticky spots--you just have to be careful not to rub too hard and strip off all the wax you have just applied.<br /> <br /> Daggo</div>

 

[Derek]

<div class="bbWrapper">The oil is used to seal the neck and applied first. The Wax is mainly used to protect the neck, and give it a smooth,slick shiny feel. <br /> <br /> There is no set amount of time when you should reapply the oil and wax, basically you can treat your neck when it&#039;s stops feeling smooth. Over time as it builds up on the neck you should not have to apply as often.<br /> <br /> There is a factory recommended application method in our FAQ section on the eb wesite.<br /> <br /> Its still true we dip the neck in a &quot;vat&quot; of oil and then wipe the excess off, but would not recommend this for reapplication.<br /> <br /> If you want to clean the neck just apply some lemon oil with a clean polish cloth to take any excess dirt of the neck. This can be repeated as offen as needed .<br /> Derek</div>

 

[akozols]

<div class="bbWrapper">Thanks,<br /> <br /> I looked at the FAQ and next time I need to do it, I&#039;ll follow it to a T. My last step is usually a mix of oil and wax and it&#039;s a bit tacky for a few days. <br /> <br /> Al</div>