Substitute of Warwick beeswax?

caesarhong · #1 07-19-2011, 05:31 PM

Hi, I just saw the "Clayton Carnauba Guitar Wax Polish" on musicians' friend. Because I cant find the Warwick beeswax anywhere now, so does anyone know about the Clayton Carnauba Guitar Wax Polish? does it do the same thing as Warwick beeswax?
Or, if anyone has a better suggestion?
Thank you.

caesarhong · #2 07-19-2011, 05:39 PM

here is a picture

correapa · #3 07-19-2011, 05:53 PM

Try "Paste finishing wax" by Minwax
I tried it on a Warwick Corvette and it was FINE
Regards

allexcosta · #4 07-19-2011, 06:21 PM

Non-Warwick Beeswax polish.

testing1two · #5 07-19-2011, 06:44 PM

you can still find the Warwick wax at some stores (it's actually called Warwick Surface Finisher) but it's not a cheap date:

www.altomusic.com | Warwick Surface Finisher

I'm sure there are numerous other wax formulations that will work fine including the Clayton brand or even the Ken Smith Classic Wax which is much cheaper: Ken Smith Basses, LTD. - Accessories

Ken Smith Classic Wax Polish for Oil Finishes, CLASSIC-POLISH

caesarhong · #6 07-19-2011, 08:19 PM

Thank you, guys.
by the way, how much was the suggested price for the warwick wax?

testing1two · #7 07-19-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by caesarhong

Thank you, guys.
by the way, how much was the suggested price for the warwick wax?

Click on the first link I posted and you'll be directed to a store that has it in stock for $20.00.

caesarhong · #8 07-19-2011, 09:37 PM

My question now is which of these polishs, waxs work for Warwick's neck. I tried to adjust my truss rod today, and then a minor crack appeared on the fingerboard. I think my neck is too dry now, need some wax to moisten it.

KsPiNeSh · #9 07-20-2011, 03:18 AM

Fingerboard conditioner is a different thing. Dunlop makes some well-regarded stuff.

caesarhong · #10 07-20-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KsPiNeSh

Fingerboard conditioner is a different thing. Dunlop makes some well-regarded stuff.

I knew this, but the crack is between the Fingerboard and neck.

RedLeg · #11 07-20-2011, 10:21 AM

Kiwi Neutral Shoe Polish for me.

stingray69 · #12 07-20-2011, 10:36 AM

I'll put a vote in for Howard Feed-N-Wax - great product for both natural oil, wood grain finishes such as your Warwick & as a fingerboard treatment. I believe it can be found at Home Depot too.

KsPiNeSh · #13 07-20-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by caesarhong

I knew this, but the crack is between the Fingerboard and neck.

So your fingerboard is separating from the neck?

T-Bird · #14 07-20-2011, 11:59 AM

Hi.

I haven't tested the beeswax content in the Warwick product, but I'd imagine any product with pretty high content would do. I'd avoid any "magic" products, those are mostly paraffine AFAIK.

If You're unsure, make your own in the composition you wish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caesarhong

I knew this, but the crack is between the Fingerboard and neck.

No waxing, or lack of it, would either repair or cause the FB to detach, time for a repair.

Regards
Sam

caesarhong · #15 07-21-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Bird

Hi.

I haven't tested the beeswax content in the Warwick product, but I'd imagine any product with pretty high content would do. I'd avoid any "magic" products, those are mostly paraffine AFAIK.

If You're unsure, make your own in the composition you wish.

No waxing, or lack of it, would either repair or cause the FB to detach, time for a repair.

Regards
Sam

Repair the whole neck?

rysker6 · #16 07-21-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caesarhong

Hi, I just saw the "Clayton Carnauba Guitar Wax Polish" on musicians' friend. Because I cant find the Warwick beeswax anywhere now, so does anyone know about the Clayton Carnauba Guitar Wax Polish? does it do the same thing as Warwick beeswax?
Or, if anyone has a better suggestion?
Thank you.

I had this problem a couple years ago, I needed the beeswax and I couldn't find it anywhere. Then all of a sudden it was available again. I thought after Warwick and Dana B. Goods severed ties, their US distribution problem ended.

grendle · #17 07-21-2011, 03:09 PM

Don't wax the fretboard. Use lemon oil on it.

T-Bird · #18 07-21-2011, 11:15 PM

Hi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caesarhong

Repair the whole neck?

Unfortunately yes.

Without seeing the separation/crack in person it's hard to determine whether the whole FB has to come off or not.

On low quality (=low value) instruments I have used filling tecnique to keep the cost reasonable, NOT something I'd recommend with anything valuable. There's a manufacturing flaw or poor choice of materials right there, something has to be straightened out.

A separating FB is an unfortunate, but not uncommon "feature" on instruments, so Your local luthier/instrument repair person should know what to do.

Regards
Sam