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Originally Posted by jaywa  Hi everyone. I have been searching literally for years for a product that will bring the finish of my black 78 Precision back to life. Going through a 10-yr old issue of Bass Player I saw Roger Sadowsky recommond a product called Virtuoso... am wondering if other TBers can comment on this product, specifically:
1) Is it all it's hyped up to be, especially for "vintage" instruments? A little more detail... my 78 P has a few chips (beyond the reach of any polish, I understand), a fair amount of checking and a whole lot of hazing / crazing, especially where I have rested my sweaty forearm for years. Multiple other products (including polishes/cleaners from Fender themselves) have not helped and in certain cases actually made it worse. Not interested in wasting money on anything else of that nature.
2) I see you can order the polish and cleaner directly from their Website... is that the best-price option or can I do better at Guitar Center or some such, and how long does it take to get the product if you order directly from them?
3) How do you use the products together to get best results (i.e., in which order, what kind of applicator / towel to use, application pattern, etc)?
4) Is this stuff hyper-toxic?
I've already done the TB search and references to these products are few and far between... plus I haven't seen anyone specificallyaddress the questions above. So some current thoughts along these lines would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance. |
I've been using Virtuosso Cleaner and Polish for about 10 years. They are the only products that i'll use on any of my vintage basses.
Virtuosso is specifically formulated to be used on Nitrocellulous finishes which is what most finishes on instruments made between the 1930's through to the 70's had on them. If you have a Nitrocellulous finish, you want to buy a bottle of Virtuosso Cleaner and Polish.
I always use the cleaner first and it is amazing how much crap and sweat it will remove and never hurt the finish. It also provides a great shine. You simply spread it on with a clean cloth and let it dry for a minute and then wipe it off with a different clean cloth. After the instrument has been cleaned you apply the polish in the same manner then stand back, because the polish will make the instrument gleam!
There are no vapors or fumes in either product and both are non-toxic.
I've bought both directly off Virtuosso's website as well as at my local guitar shops that carry their products. Both cost the same, $10.00 each
Over the years i've tried all of the products out there at one time or another and never got the results that I get with Virtuosso products. I obviously highly recommend them.
TD
