Keeping my new bass clean

[bass2109]

Hello,

I got a beautiful bass not too long ago, and I want to make it a thing to take good care of it as I play it more often. The bass has a smooth satin finish all around the neck and body. My old p bass has a satin neck as well, but it has definitely lost a lot of its smoothness and has gotten a bit sticky and scratched up over time. I never made any effort to clean it or at least wipe down the neck every now and then so I guess I had it coming.

Currently, I'm wiping down the bass' neck, body, and strings gently after every playing session with a dry, cotton t-shirt. Will this be good? I don't feel comfortable doing any more than that because I don't want to unintentionally wear down the finish and make it all glossy/sticky. Of course, please feel free to correct me because I don't know much about finishes and its properties.

Thanks!

 

[buldog5151bass]

That's all I do on my two basses, and after 20 and 36 years, they still look good.

 

[C Stone]

Mine are hangin on the wall and on a floor stands, a quick wipedown with clean cotton t is all they really get, all good so far.

The hardware gets a cleaning with Mothers brand chrome polish about once a year.

 

[Killing Floor]

Paging James Jamerson

 

[bass2109]

Thanks for the help everyone!