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Lakland Owners Group #69

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jlo95 said:
Well gang, I've received my custom 55-94 and it's every bit as awesome as I hoped it would be!

I have a question for ya'll about Howard's Feed 'n Wax and their Orange Oil.

Do you know if the instruments come from the factory with any of these products applied?
How often should I apply them?
I generally clean my other instruments with Music Nomad products 1 or 2 times per year depending on play. But my Lakland is the first "unfinished" neck I've owned and want to ensure I take care of it properly.

Thanks for your insights.

John
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Congrats... What a beautiful instrument!

And you look so happy!

Others will have to chime in on the necks....I'm sure JJ will come in and say something

Congrats
 
#21,942
jlo95 said:
Well gang, I've received my custom 55-94 and it's every bit as awesome as I hoped it would be!

I have a question for ya'll about Howard's Feed 'n Wax and their Orange Oil.

Do you know if the instruments come from the factory with any of these products applied?
How often should I apply them?
I generally clean my other instruments with Music Nomad products 1 or 2 times per year depending on play. But my Lakland is the first "unfinished" neck I've owned and want to ensure I take care of it properly.

Thanks for your insights.

John
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Congrats on your bass! I'm not sure about the Howard's question, I use the Music Nomad stuff also, but my Lakands are Indo Skylines. You can also ask in the Lakland Basses facebook page if you're a member there, I'm sure if you called Lakland they'd let you know also.
Here's what it says on their website maybe you already read it:

Q. What recommendations do you have for maintaining the neck on my US made Lakland bass?
A. The back of the neck is a hand rubbed oil finish with a thin wax coating. We recommend occasionally cleaning the neck with pure orange oil and reapplying a coating of clear paste wax or bowling alley wax. After applying the wax, allow to dry for five minutes then wipe off the excess. The wax can be scuffed with fine steel wool to produce a satin finish or polished to a dull luster depending on your preference. Avoid cleaners and polishes that contain added thinners or silicone.

We also recommend orange oil for cleaning the fingerboards. The maple fingerboard does not require any sealer after cleaning. We recommend Howard Brand Feed N Wax after cleaning for our rosewood and ebony fingerboards.
 
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Hope your Holidays are Merry and Bright!
 

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FearNoEvil65 said:
Congrats on your bass! I'm not sure about the Howard's question, I use the Music Nomad stuff also, but my Lakands are Indo Skylines. You can also ask in the Lakland Basses facebook page if you're a member there, I'm sure if you called Lakland they'd let you know also.
Here's what it says on their website maybe you already read it:

Q. What recommendations do you have for maintaining the neck on my US made Lakland bass?
A. The back of the neck is a hand rubbed oil finish with a thin wax coating. We recommend occasionally cleaning the neck with pure orange oil and reapplying a coating of clear paste wax or bowling alley wax. After applying the wax, allow to dry for five minutes then wipe off the excess. The wax can be scuffed with fine steel wool to produce a satin finish or polished to a dull luster depending on your preference. Avoid cleaners and polishes that contain added thinners or silicone.

We also recommend orange oil for cleaning the fingerboards. The maple fingerboard does not require any sealer after cleaning. We recommend Howard Brand Feed N Wax after cleaning for our rosewood and ebony fingerboards.
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Does anyone put the feed and wax on the back of their necks? I've been doing it and really liking the results, but wasn't sure if this was a thing-- though I'm sure I didn't come up with it myself. I must have read about it at some point.
 
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Stranger Danger said:
It’s looks great and I have to believe the offset would enhance the balance on a strap. Will see
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The one time I did see one of these in the wild was when a local shop near me got a 55-OS in stock. I went to remove it from the stand and no joke, it was like 12 lbs. I couldn't believe it. I was still going to try it out but the place was very busy that day (and super noisy) and I ran out of time. Looked great though. It was gone by the time I went back.
 
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Z-Bass said:
The one time I did see one of these in the wild was when a local shop near me got a 55-OS in stock. I went to remove it from the stand and no joke, it was like 12 lbs. I couldn't believe it. I was still going to try it out but the place was very busy that day (and super noisy) and I ran out of time. Looked great though. It was gone by the time I went back.
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With the Skylines, weight is always a risk. The one I have on the way is 8 lbs 14 oz
 
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