Luulox Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hi all, I just acquired a 84-87 E series japanese squire jazz that needs some tidying up and i was thinking of rubbing the neck down as its a bit sticky and such. I was going to use some 0000 wire wool and just wondered if this would have any negative affect on the neck or the value? I'm not planning on taking all the finish off just enough to get rid of the marks and stickiness. Any advice would be great. Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wire wool may leave traces of metal. I use green plastic kitchen scratchy pads. Works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I have abrasive padst that I use, in several different grades. I get is from a specialist suppliers but have got the same thing from Machine Mart. Non ferrous - no issues - just does the job. Cheers. Edited April 27, 2014 by FlatEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 If it's sticky I doubt that scouring pads will get it off. What they are good for is if the stickiness is caused by the ultra-smooth surface causing your hand not to slide. The pad will break the surface up and reduce friction. I'd look first at what's making the neck sticky. It's very possible it's only an accumulation of sweat, coke and pizza grease over the years. If not, my guess is the last owner was a fan of "Pledge" or "Mr Sheen" spray polish. If it's polish that's the problem, you can try using a good soft cloth and wipe it down with white-spirit. If it is spray polish that's the problem it could be a slow job, using a lot of new bits of cloth. If it's general grime and hand grease, then it's easier; using a soft cloth sprayed with a drop of Flash cleaner. Spray the cleaner onto the cloth, not the wood. Don't get the wood really wet though. Just use a small amount of cleaner. You could post some pics of the neck, that might help us to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hi guys, thanks very much for all the tips. I will get some pictures up later. I suspect its just a build up of grime over the years so will try a bit of flash Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Wouldn't some simple light fluid (naphtha) do the job... Even brasso I've heard has been used. But I always find, disgusting as this might be. A bit of good old spit and a microfiber cloth should do the trick also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Don't use wire wool. Messy 'orrible stuff that can stain and will stick to magnetic things - like your pickups. A clean with alcohol/naptha/meths and a rub with fine Scotch brite would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1399645144' post='2446261'] Wouldn't some simple light fluid (naphtha) do the job... [/quote] How to make a bass go "woof"... clean it with naptha and hold a match close to it, lol !! If the neck needs a real clean up then it will be easier if you remove the neck from the body first. That way you can make more mess without having to worry about it getting onto the body or into the pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) [quote name='BOD2' timestamp='1399647461' post='2446291'] How to make a bass go "woof"... clean it with naptha and hold a match close to it, lol !! [/quote] I hear BC Rich supply Naphtha for such an event... Mid gig... Hehe Edited May 9, 2014 by ZenBasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have always used furniture polish. It's what we used to use when I worked in a guitar shop. Lighter fluid for white guitars, because everyone bar me smoked like a chimney, and polish for everything else. I gave my Warlock a good setup and clean yesterday and, thanks to this thread, decided to try Flash, it worked a bloomin' treat! It's a glossy black finish (gonna have a crack at dulling the neck at some point. I have a dodgy left thumb and sometimes it gets strained when sticking while moving around on the neck a lot), I wish there was a way to keep dust off it. It always seems that as soon as I have finished dusting it it needs doing again (like painting the Golden Gate Bridge). I always thought furniture polish was supposed to be anti-static, so able to repel dust, but not for my Warlock, apparently. I use a large, soft makeup brush for final dusting, but it seems glossy black abhors a dust free exterior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 it did turn out to be just grime from general wear and the flash worked a treat. Its a lot nicer to play now. There are a lot of tiny dinks in the neck that just seem to be in the laquer. All I can think is they seem like thumb nail marks, maybe howard hughes played it at some point! It does not affect the playing but it is rather intriguing as to why they are there. I will try and get a pic up of it at some point cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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