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  1. bon viesta

    what finish looks ‘as natural as possible’?

    me and my dad talked about the possibility in the bit distant future to build a bass from scratch (a rickenbacker... don’t tell john hall!) using wood from his lumber yard of choice which he says DOES have bubinga. he’s a luthier, but mainly does guitars so he said he’ll need to buy bass...
  2. bon viesta

    best oil finish for all around durability and protection?

    i mean that’s the point of a finish right? tell me the best oil to use when finishing wood to get both a cool natural look (maybe a hint of shine) and also be able to protect my bass from the elements, whatever they may be.
  3. E

    Matte color finish vs. Natural oil finish

    Hey, wanted to buy a Ric 4003, but can't decide between the Walnut (oil finish) and Autumnglo (matte finish) variant. Normally i'd take the Autumnglo one because it has a rosewood fretboard, but on the other hand i feel like the direct contact to wood, would feel and play better. This is very...
    • EliasMessiah
    • Thread
    • color contact feel finish matte natural oil rickenbacker walnut wood
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. PennyroyalWe

    Humidifier placement

    It’s been a rather chilly spring here, and the heat running has started to do a number on my instruments. I noticed several have mild fret sprout starting over the last few weeks, so I’m breaking out the humidifier....but where should I put it? The room I keep them isn’t massive, maybe 14’x12’...
    • PennyroyalWe
    • Thread
    • bass dry fret sprout humidifier humidity maintain maintenance oil stay at home weather
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  5. TeeAre

    Help evaluating fretboard

    I've owned this Jazz neck for a while, and only lately have noticed how deep the grooves of the grain are. Compared to other necks, the grain on this fretboard looks and feels loose and open. Does anyone have an explanation for this? Does it look like the fretboard been damaged...
  6. cnltb

    Do you oil the fingerboards on your basses and if you do; What do you use?

    Title says it all... If you oil the boards on your basses; What do you use? Thanks!
  7. Neon Blues

    Bohemian Guitars - Oil Can Bass: Any users?

    So I recently found these and fell in love! I ordered one and arrives tomorrow. The price is very cheap and for my current Blues band. It is just perfect. Comes with a few different designs and with Maple or Rosewood neck. Current price in Australia is between $260-280 USD. Bohemian Guitars -...
  8. rwkeating

    Does waxing an oil finish make future oil applications difficult/impossible?

    I like an oil finish because it feels good, is easy to apply, looks good and easy to repair. If you wax an oil finish, can you re-oil it? I am thinking in terms of a touch up and/or repair. If you can reapply the oil, how do you do it? Do you just apply the oil as usual or do you have to...
  9. H

    Water based dye coming off after Tung Oil finish

    So hello all! I recently stripped down an old squire bass of mine. I used water based ink to stain it and really happy with the result... however... I’m noticing after applying 3 coats of Tung Oil finish by Minwax.. that the ink is still coming off to a damp rag. I’m worried about the Ink coming...
  10. H

    Water based dye bleeding through Tung Oil finish

    So hello all! I recently stripped down an old squire bass of mine. I used water based dye to stain it and really happy with the result... however... I’m noticing after applying 3 coats of Tung Oil finish by Minwax.. that the ink is still coming off to a damp rag. I’m worried about the Ink coming...
  11. mrjim123

    Treat/Oil A Jatoba Fretboard?

    I've searched for almost an hour on TB and elsewhere and haven't found one recommendation as to whether or not one should treat/oil a Jatoba fretboard. I've learned that Jatoba is hard, not oily, and it finishes well. Another interesting fact, although not related to this particular topic -...
  12. gimmeagig

    True Oil and Armorall

    I am in the process of refinishing a bass body ( It has a matte maple quilt top and the body is alder also matte) It's a cheap Chinese bass so if it doesn't work that's ok. I am using True Oil. I have tree coats on it. It looks pretty good already. But.... I just found out about this Armorall...
  13. Fredrik E. Nilsen

    Oil finish on fretless maple/ebony neck

    Just got a Warmoth fretless neck, unfinished. Maple neck with ebony fretboard. I'm thinking of using oil to finish it. I have some Liberon finishing oil left over from my kitchen. Any reason why I should not use this on the neck? Any other oil that would be better on the fretboard? Oils...
  14. C

    Oils???

    Hi everyone I need some advice about cleaning fingerboards. I currently own a 6 string Warwick Corvette (I am pretty sure it has wenge fretboard). What should I use to clean it. Will Dunlop Lemon Oil do??? I also own a Fender Deluxe Active Jazz bass...
  15. boristhespider7

    Pure Tung oil finish: how many coats and any tips for glossiest finish?

    I've decided to finish an alder jazz body in 100% pure tung oil. I'm a bit of a nube to this and chose this method for ease and simplicity. How many coats should i expect to put on? Also any tips for the shiniest/glossiest outcome i can get? Should i polish with a wax after for more shine or...
  16. boristhespider7

    Tung oil on Swamp ash body? Does it always need grain filling?

    Let me admit it...i'm a total nube when it comes to finishing a body with oil. However i'm considering getting a lightweight swamp ash warmoth body and giving it a tung oil finish. I've heard swamp ash can be quite open poor. Am i likely to need to do some work filling grain before oiling or...
  17. AngelCrusher

    Scotchbrite on neck to remove gloss - oil after?

    Just curious what is the recommended oil to use after scotchbrite on the neck. Back of my necks feel very fast now, but I feel like I should protect them something - correct?
  18. operagost

    Best oil for freboards?

    I just got a new Ibanez SRH500F. I never oiled the rosewood fretboard on my old Yamaha fretless-- just cleaned it with Martin guitar cleaner whenever I changed the strings-- but I'd like to be more meticulous with the panga panga on my new bass. Any recommendations?
  19. K

    Remove wax without messing up oil finish

    Hey guys, I am interested in buying an ibanez sr755 at a great deal but was told the previous owner waxed the original oil finished wood and that it has a waxy residue on the body. Any easy way to remove this without damaging the oil finish?
  20. roller

    cleaning oil (from skin) off your eyeglasses -- best remedies?

    Subject line asks it all. I've only been wearing glasses for a few years and occasionally, I'll accidentally brush my fingers against the lenses... and will then have a helluva time getting them clean as that oil tends to linger. Remedies or best practices? Thanks!
  21. 123321
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    For sale Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed!

    I purchased this recently here: SOLD - Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed! Awesome body- I just have an emerging opportunity to buy a bass I've been looking for... Exact condition as received (fine)... $285.00 shipped insured in the US.
    $285.00
  22. 123321

    SOLD Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed!

    I purchased this recently here: SOLD - Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed! Awesome body- I just have an emerging opportunity to buy a bass I've been looking for... Exact condition as received (fine)... $285.00 shipped insured in the US.
  23. Bacchus "Woodline" DX4 - PRICE DROP $950

    For sale Bacchus "Woodline" DX4 - PRICE DROP $950

    *** PRICE DROP TO $950 *** Bacchus Handmade Japan Series - WOODLINE DX4 Bass - Natural Oil Finish - Hand Crafted In Japan. This bass plays exceptionally well, and is extremely well built with very careful attention to detail. With a set of rounds on her, she's got punch for days. With flats...
    $1,200.00
    • Strings: 4
  24. David Sutkin

    For Sale/Trade Bacchus "Woodline" DX4 - PRICE DROP $950

    *** PRICE DROP TO $950 *** Bacchus Handmade Japan Series - WOODLINE DX4 Bass - Natural Oil Finish - Hand Crafted In Japan. This bass plays exceptionally well, and is extremely well built with very careful attention to detail. With a set of rounds on her, she's got punch for days. With flats...
  25. grouse789

    tongue oil

    Hey guys, I finished a bass 5 years ago in tongue oil. looked great. still looks good. I feel as tyhough the finish has, gotten a "golden" brown hue to it? Should I sand back and refinish? Does Fromers Tongue oil age that way? Its a black korina boy with Koa top. Thanks
  26. Baker69

    Stingray 5 - Cleaning Gunstock Oil Finish Neck?

    Hi guys, Just bought a MM Stingray 5 which I understand has a Gunstock Oil finish to the neck. Part of the neck doesn't feel very smooth (probably dead skin/sweat), can anyone advise the best method in cleaning these? I've seen the You Tube Video where the guy uses 2 grades of sandpaper to rub...
  27. Adineko Oil Can Delay by Catalinbread
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    For sale Adineko Oil Can Delay by Catalinbread

    Adineko Oil Can Delay by Catalinbread. Excellent condition, velcro, includes box. $160 shipped CONUS, PayPal, no trades. From Catalinbread: Oil can delay units were manufactured by a company named Tel-Ray who later became better known as Morley. Oil can delay units were manufactured by...
    $160.00
  28. Stevorebob

    SOLD Adineko Oil Can Delay by Catalinbread

    Adineko Oil Can Delay by Catalinbread. Excellent condition, velcro, includes box. $160 shipped CONUS, PayPal, no trades. From Catalinbread: Oil can delay units were manufactured by a company named Tel-Ray who later became better known as Morley. Oil can delay units were manufactured by...
  29. Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed!
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    For sale Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed!

    Here for sale is an exceptional sounding loaded precision body. It is Fender licenced and will fit any J or P bass neck. Comes with Seymour Duncan SPB3 1/4 pounder pickup, mojotone wiring harness, Fender American vintage bridge, Fender American black pick guard with jazz knobs. The completed...
    $299.00
  30. AMJBASS

    SOLD Fabulous loaded Precision body. Oil finish, under 8 lbs when completed!

    Here for sale is an exceptional sounding loaded precision body. It is Fender licenced and will fit any J or P bass neck. Comes with Seymour Duncan SPB3 1/4 pounder pickup, mojotone wiring harness, Fender American vintage bridge, Fender American black pick guard with jazz knobs. The completed...
  31. Greg Waldon

    Lemon Oil For A Dry Fret board

    I need to get some lemon oil to put on the fret board of one of my basses. What kind of lemon oil do I need to get?
  32. Kikegg

    Painting a swamp ash body with oil paints - Artistic advice needed

    Hi all, I have an unfinished swamp ash Precision body and I want to finish it with artist oil paints and Tru-Oil. Very user friendly and if done properly the finish will be very nice. I've used oil paint long time ago to simulate oxide stains in a submarine plastic model kit and these paints...
    • Kikegg
    • Thread
    • advice artist ash ash body body needed oil swamp ash
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  33. superhand

    Cleaning and oiling rosewood fretboards

    Figured it was time to give my old Jazz bass some TLC, it's been awhile. All of a sudden my ~10 year old flatwound strings sound dead. Funny how that works... Anywho... I was just gonna change my strings and do a quick setup, but after I took the strings off I figured I would take a good look at...
  34. steve4765630

    Ken Smith owners. How often do you oil your bass?

    I put on a thin layer when I got the bass a few months ago. Just wondering how often, if ever, do you oil your bass? Thanks!
  35. Chrisk-K

    Paint over Natural Oil Finish

    I have a bass that has a natural oil finish. I don't just the look, so I'm interested in spraying a solid color on it. What would be a good way to remove the oil finish?
  36. Chicory Blue

    Basses VS Incense, Oil Diffusers and Candles

    A scant few years ago, I lived with a pair of heavy cannabis smokers. When I began to smell it on my clothes at work, I picked up the habit of sealing my room and burning rose petal incense, essentially pressure-cooking my clothes and possessions in rose stank. In addition to keeping my job, I...
  37. Oleg BassPlayer

    Can a drop of machine oil harm strings or wood?

    I've just received a set of filler blades to measure neck relief on my basses during setup: However, the blades are covered with lube. If I use it the oil will dirty the strings or fretboard. I'm not sure I can remove oil completely because the blades may get stuck. So can it really spoil a...
  38. $1500 Today Only!! Warwick Thumb NT 4 string 2002 Bartolini!
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    For sale $1500 Today Only!! Warwick Thumb NT 4 string 2002 Bartolini!

    Trades now considered. $1900 trade value, YOUR trade must have upper horn pin between the 12th and 14th fret. Prefer down-sized bodies. *Warwick Fortress or Streamer LX? *Sadowsky Metro *Lull MV4 I can add a lil cash for the right deal. Whatcha got? Thx!
    $1,600.00
    • Strings: 4
  39. xhawk5

    SOLD $1500 Today Only!! Warwick Thumb NT 4 string 2002 Bartolini!

    TODAY ONLY $1800 $1600 $1500 FINAL OFFER!! Buy it now if you've been interested. The new local Guitar Center in Daytona is waiting and that'll be a pure shame. :( This bass is absolutely perfect! Unfortunately, the ergonomics are wrong for me. (need a longer top horn) No Trades, need cash...
  40. phillipkregg

    Making a new neck feel more "broken in". Oil or refinish?

    So I picked up an Ibanez sr406 and I love it, but the only thing I'd like to change is the feel of the neck. Currently the best way I can describe it is that it feels "sterile". I'm used to playing Music Man and Lakland basses and I love the feel of those maple necks... I'm not sure what the...
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