Oiling help

[trashjazz]

When I change strings I do it one at the time to avoid to much difference in tension. I will do some cleaning, oiling of the freetboard so I must remove all the strings. Can it harm neck in any way ?

Thanks !

[FoHBass]

I do this when I need to oil the board on any of my instruments. Just don't leave the strings off for too long and you should be fine.

[XansNiceSweater]

I've left strings off for weeks at a time without problems.

Could just be me.

Regardless, no, this will not harm anything on your bass in any way.

[Jo6Pak]

I don't like doing it either, but its pretty much a given to do the cleaning/oiling right. Try to avoid temp/humidity changes and after you string it back up and tune it to pitch, don't mess with it for a few hours, minimum, while the neck acclimates itself to the tension. Thats my routine anyway...

[trashjazz]

Thanks for advice!

Can I use same oil on the freetboad and body. I have oil finish ash body ?

[Jo6Pak]

I wouldn't use fingerboard oil on the body...