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ShawnG said:
I wouldn’t think that the size reduction is significant enough to make much difference re: commuting through the city, but I’ve never carried a bass on the subway, so what do I know?
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The bass rarely is the problem - it's the frickin' amp, if you can't anticipate backline. I remember seeing a lot of those Roland Cubes, in the mid'80's, bungeed to a small cart.
 
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Took my MV4 to rehearsal, yesterday. It's a '16 in transparent white, which is in regular rotation with my other basses.

Noticed last Thursday the transparent white (poly) finish is starting to turn a magnificent cream color. At first, I thought maybe it was the light I was viewing it in. Confirmed yesterday it wasn't the lighting. Still looks great, too!

Sounded great through an Ampeg SVT PRO, and a 610 (not mine).
 
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Vic said:
I actually looked at those pads, and at least personally feel even the finest ones are still a bit too coarse for my comfort level, though of course YMMV. I spose if you're careful.

EDIT: Oh, also make sure if you use the SW method, be careful to do whatever is necessary to keep stray metal fibers from getting on the pickups. I personally remove the neck to do this work, or stand the bass on the headstock, or carefully cover things up to catch the fibers. Not a big deal, but they can be a little bit of a PITA to clean off the pickups if they get on them and in the cavity. Painter's tape is best.

BTW, I also had the finish totally stripped off and replaced with gunstock oil on my old '04. I LOVE IT, but it may not be what everyone wants to do. All my other Sadowsky basses are the usual, and I'm fine with that using my SW method as needed (rarely).
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If you want to try an even safer route than the 0000 steel wool, Scotch Brite does make ultra fine pads and they're available at places like StewMac. A 2500 grit pad is technically even finer than 0000 steel wool, which is closest to around 2000 grit, from what I've read.

3M Scotch-Brite Pads | stewmac.com

I worry about using any kind of abrasive on my neck, so if you want to go even safe than that, a good "sticky neck" trick I learned a long time ago is to use denim.

Yes, denim. Astonishingly enough, the fabric has some extremely mild abrasive qualities.

Just use an old pair of faded jeans or a jean jacket. I might stay away from the super blue ones, just in case the color transfers. I usually use a pair I can cut up to avoid zippers, buttons and rivets - but I always keep some denim in my rag stash.

Firmly run the length of your neck about a hundred times. If that's not enough, go a hundred more. It takes a while, but I swear that it works and it's completely safe to any finish.
 
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Addison said:
If you want to try an even safer route than the 0000 steel wool, Scotch Brite does make ultra fine pads and they're available at places like StewMac. A 2500 grit pad is technically even finer than 0000 steel wool, which is closest to around 2000 grit, from what I've read.

3M Scotch-Brite Pads | stewmac.com

I worry about using any kind of abrasive on my neck, so if you want to go even safe than that, a good "sticky neck" trick I learned a long time ago is to use denim.

Yes, denim. Astonishingly enough, the fabric has some extremely mild abrasive qualities.

Just use an old pair of faded jeans or a jean jacket. I might stay away from the super blue ones, just in case the color transfers. I usually use a pair I can cut up to avoid zippers, buttons and rivets - but I always keep some denim in my rag stash.

Firmly run the length of your neck about a hundred times. If that's not enough, go a hundred more. It takes a while, but I swear that it works and it's completely safe to any finish.
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I saw this recently and it's got me curious. I wonder if it would be good for a maple fingerboard.
Gorgomyte Fretboard Conditioning Cloth | stewmac.com
 
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57pbass said:
This is a good product. It’s pricey but works well. I’ve gone through a few and the end results are always great. There are other options for less money but these are convenient to use. Just cut a size needed and you’re all set.
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it seems to suggest that you can reuse it. How long did you find that it lasted? I imagine it will have a lot to do with keeping it from drying out for most of us.
 
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Some nice tops on the Master Grade site. Here’s a few of my favs! https://www.sadowsky.com/master-grade-wood-gallery/

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monkeyland said:
it seems to suggest that you can reuse it. How long did you find that it lasted? I imagine it will have a lot to do with keeping it from drying out for most of us.
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The Basses I used them on were in need of a good cleaning so I used what I needed and threw them out. After going over the frets and fingerboard they were pretty much done for.
I don’t know what the shelf life is but I haven’t had a problem since I buy one at a time and use it when it arrives.
I’ve never used them on maple boards.. only rosewood.
 
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monkeyland said:
I saw this recently and it's got me curious. I wonder if it would be good for a maple fingerboard.
Gorgomyte Fretboard Conditioning Cloth | stewmac.com
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I would say no after reading this in the description: "It's chemically treated with lemon oil to condition and enhance the beauty of fretboard woods."

Great for rosewood boards, but I personally wouldn't suggest using lemon oil for cleaning a finished neck or maple fingerboard.
 
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projectapollo said:
Roger has a recent blog post on this cleaning subject. Gorgomyte for rosewood? Windex on maple boards? Spontaneous combustion? Does Roger have a strong opinion on lemon oil products? Letting oil soak in? Steel wool in your pickups? And what to do with your old soft toothbrush? All answered.

Roger's Blog: Fingerboard Cleaning and Oiling: Everything You Could Ever Want to Know. - Sadowsky Guitars
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Great info, with a stern warning *not* to use “lemon oil” products. One that isn’t mentioned is Howard’s Feed N Wax. I’d be very interested to hear @Sadowsky ’s opinion on that product.
 
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monkeyland said:
it seems to suggest that you can reuse it. How long did you find that it lasted? I imagine it will have a lot to do with keeping it from drying out for most of us.
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I cut the sheet into four pieces and reuse one piece over and over until it doesn't work too weel anymore
One quarter sheet will do 5-10 fingerboards.
 
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