Stain finish durabilitiy?

[Roger de Flor]

I saw some VERY nice basses posted here, and some, like Warwick and Ibanez to name a few, have a stained finish. I love those finishes, but I don´t know if they last enough, or if they chip easily. Did a search and didn´t found anything about it.

What do you think? Do they need a special care like waxing or something?

Thanks in advance!!!

[Pilgrim]

Stain by itself wears off. It needs a clear or tinted topcoat to protect it...than you're good.

[Roger de Flor]

So what is the care needed on basses like this?





Thanks again!!!

[FunkMetalBass]

IIRC, they have a tung oil finish on top of the stain, no?

[Pilgrim]

Originally Posted by Roger de Flor

So what is the care needed on basses like this?

Thanks again!!!

Check the manufacturer's website and I'll bet they'll tell you. I can't help with them because I've never owned one of those.

[Roger de Flor]

First of all, thanks for the answers, you are quick indeed!

And nope, they don´t say anything about care on their websites, at least didn´t say anything I could find. Thought about sending them a message, but I´d rather ask here.

[Bass-Adrenaline]

A lot of people use tung oil or a wax like finish on stained stuff for some protection. I havnt seen many stained bass where the stain has worn off though (at least not on anything that isnt really old or cheap).

[FunkMetalBass]

You should definitely look around on Warwick again. They have a lot about waxing and such.

EDIT: http://warwick.de/media/manuals/Bass...sManual_EN.pdf
Page 16

[Pilgrim]

From P. 16:
7) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care
Tips for Body Care

Natural Oil Finish:
Here you can use the included beeswax. Apply the beeswax with a polishing cloth using circular movements. After applying, wait 2 to 3 minutes and then remove the excess with a dry polishing cloth.

Colored Oil Finish / Satin Finish:
A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure and accentuated grain are the essential characteristic of the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either
color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or the wood stays natural and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed and non-colored finish does not need special care. If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray cleaners available in selected stores or specialist shops.

High Polish Finish:
A High Polish Finish is produced with the use of a high polish lacquer. The wood is completely sealed under the finish; the surface is as smooth as glass and without noticeable wood grain structure. As with Colored Oil Finish, care is limited to the
visual aspects. You can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with the correspondingly suited spray cleaners, or you can use polish that reinstates the full shine of the finish and can also get rid of small scratches and typical traces of playing.

Tips for Neck Care
You can use our Warwick Beeswax for all necks treated with Natural Oil Finish. Apply the beeswax with a polishing cloth using circular movements. After applying wait 2 to 3 minutes and then remove the excess with a dry polishing cloth.

[Roger de Flor]

Awesome! Thank you all!

I think the models I´ve seen might be from the second type you mentioned.

"Colored Oil Finish / Satin Finish:
A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure and accentuated grain are the essential characteristic of the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either
color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or the wood stays natural and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed and non-colored finish does not need special care. If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray cleaners available in selected stores or specialist shops."

I didn´t want to get into this in about two months!

[FunkMetalBass]

Originally Posted by Roger de Flor

Awesome! Thank you all!

I think the models I´ve seen might be from the second type you mentioned.

"Colored Oil Finish / Satin Finish:
A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure and accentuated grain are the essential characteristic of the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either
color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or the wood stays natural and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed and non-colored finish does not need special care. If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray cleaners available in selected stores or specialist shops."

I didn´t want to get into this in about two months!

That picture just shows negligence. Notice the way the top coat appears to be chunky and not a smooth wear? Those are signs of the finish being scraped away, either by dropping, notching with a zipper in a gig bag, or a plethora of other reasons.

[Roger de Flor]

I read on the links you provided me. Thank you all!!!