Bass Cleaning

[Joe 'Dingo' Wright]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Got loads to go on now, il try a few things on small patches and see how things come out!

[xgsjx]

Be wary of using fruit or veg oil on your wood, such as lemon oil or olive oil as there's a chance that it could perish over a period of time (how long that time is, I do not know. But googled oiling fretboards a few years back & there's a split on using lemon oil).

[Coilte]

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oiling fretboards a few years back & there's a split on using lemon oil).
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Yes, I have noticed that. On the [b]very[/b] rare occasions that I do oil my FB, I use "Fret Doctor".

[url="http://www.beafifer.com/boredoctor.htm"]http://www.beafifer.com/boredoctor.htm[/url]

[daz]

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If people washed their hands each time before picking up the bass, it would reduce drastically, the need for fret cleaning in the first place, not to mention prolonging string life. I have often seen guitarists and bassists pick up their instrument with hands that looked like they had just come from changing the engine in a car. All I ever need for FB cleaning is a moist cloth and a quick rub when changing strings. Also, oiling (regardless of what you use) should be kept to a minimum, as over oiling can be as bad as none at all. I oil my FB around every eighteen months or two years. Still looks great.
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Indeedy. I always at least give the old hands a quick rinse before picking the bass up. I have noticed that this has made me very aware of the few times that i have picked the bass up with greasy hands, after eating a pizza or something. Once you get into a routine of rinsing your hands before playing the bass, you do it automatically, just like you do before you eat.

PS: Does anyone know if there Is anywhere in the UK you can buy [i]Fret Doctor[/i], so you dont have to pay mad post charges for something the size of a half eaten pack of Polo mints ?

Edited December 13, 2011 by daz

[Coilte]

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PS: Does anyone know if there Is anywhere in the UK you can buy [i]Fret Doctor[/i], so you dont have to pay mad post charges for something the size of a half eaten pack of Polo mints ?
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I got mine from the site I linked earlier. Cant remember the all in price, but I know it was reasonable, and with the minimal amount I use, it should last for years. Email them and ask for a shipping price.

[Joe 'Dingo' Wright]

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1323739729' post='1466528']
Indeedy. I always at least give the old hands a quick rinse before picking the bass up. I have noticed that this has made me very aware of the few times that i have picked the bass up with greasy hands, after eating a pizza or something. Once you get into a routine of rinsing your hands before playing the bass, you do it automatically, just like you do before you eat.

PS: Does anyone know if there Is anywhere in the UK you can buy [i]Fret Doctor[/i], so you dont have to pay mad post charges for something the size of a half eaten pack of Polo mints ?
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If my hands are greasy, or I've spilt something on them i do wash my hands before picking up the bass, id never touch it with filthy hands.

Has anyone had much experience with composite fret boards?

I must admit, im swinging toward a small application of WD 40 on the board. I just want to be sure first!

[Joe 'Dingo' Wright]

Rite, I'm using Mr. Sheen multi purpose furniture polish on the body, and im going to try WD 40 on the fret board. Il let you know how it all pans out.

Cheers people for all your help =]

[ped]

Should be fine, that's what I normally do. Enjoy and keep it real