How to clean Rumblefish Phenolic??

justinb515 · #1 09-07-2006, 03:46 PM

Hi All. Proud owner of a vintagey rumblefish, and I am wanting to know how to clean the body, which is made of phenolic. The materal looks and feels like the table of a diner, but rubbing a soapy dishrag over it would feel like blasphemy. HELP!!

Hambone · #2 09-07-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by justinb515

Hi All. Proud owner of a vintagey rumblefish, and I am wanting to know how to clean the body, which is made of phenolic. The materal looks and feels like the table of a diner, but rubbing a soapy dishrag over it would feel like blasphemy. HELP!!

Um, well that's exactly what you could do! The surfaces of the Rev's are a high pressure laminate, more commonly used for countertops. It's designed especially to wear and resist permanant dirt. It's also easy to clean. You could remove the strings and take a good kitchen spray cleaner and a soft rag to it without fear. If you are shy and don't want to spray directly on the body, put it on your rag and scrub away.

mattvon · #3 09-07-2006, 06:27 PM

I had great success cleaning the sides of my Rumblefish with a Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser"...no joke! Worked like a charm...

Hambone · #4 09-07-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mattvon

I had great success cleaning the sides of my Rumblefish with a Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser"...no joke! Worked like a charm...

I've heard of these things but never seen one in action. They're completely dry aren't they?

62bass · #5 09-08-2006, 05:00 AM

Ammonia (just a small amount)and water works best for me and is a great de-greaser that leaves no soapy residue. I've used it on my kitchen counters for years with no ill effects. My wife likes tthe Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I say, why pay all that extra money for something so simple to clean?

justinb515 · #6 09-09-2006, 12:59 PM

Oh wow...thanks guys this is pretty funny. I thought I would be crucified on here if I mentioned to anyone that I cleaned my bass with AMMONIA!!!

If that's what works, however, then that's what I'll do. This is just another thing I am coming to love about this bass. It's got more character than Cosmo Kramer on speed...Thanks for the responses guys!