Getting smoke smell out of a bass

[Ken Lloyd]

I suggest you consider the natural value of fresh air.

The bag for my upright arrived with a very strong odor. I opened all the zippers and pouches, stretched the open bag across wooden back chairs (no upholstery), and left for three days in a room with two open windows. It made a huge difference. I almost always leave my upright out of the bag in a room with an open window, and that seems to get the gig smell out.

Fresh air might help with your smoke smell situation.

Originally Posted by JJd2sc

I am in the process of moving from a cigarette smoking environment to a smoke-free one. When in a smoke free zone, I can smell the smoke odor from my bass and on my fingers from touching the fingerboard. Is there a SAFE and effective way to remove the smoke smell from my bass? I really do not want to damage the wood or affect the tone. Thanks.

[Ken Lloyd]

I suggest you consider the natural value of fresh air.

The bag for my upright arrived with a very strong odor. I opened all the zippers and pouches, stretched the open bag across wooden back chairs (no upholstery), and left for three days in a room with two open windows. It made a huge difference. I almost always leave my upright out of the bag in a room with an open window, and that seems to get the gig smell out.

Fresh air might help with your smoke smell situation.

Originally Posted by JJd2sc

I am in the process of moving from a cigarette smoking environment to a smoke-free one. When in a smoke free zone, I can smell the smoke odor from my bass and on my fingers from touching the fingerboard. Is there a SAFE and effective way to remove the smoke smell from my bass? I really do not want to damage the wood or affect the tone. Thanks.

[TheSuzie]

The Nature's Miracle line of products, sold for removal of pet odors can work wonders on many things. Don't think I would use it on a bass but I would surely try it on a bag that had stubborn odors from smoke or animals. I would test a bit first to make sure it didn't cause problems with the material. I almost always use the Nature's Miracle products diluted as they usually are only needed full strength on the most stinky things.

YMMV
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[Jake]

Sorry to go off topic, but what in the heck does YMMV mean?

[TheSuzie]

Your Mileage May Vary - kind of a standard disclaimer

[Jake]

Ok, thanks. I've been wondering.