rosewood neck getting moldy...

[BrandonBass]

Too date I own 3 base w rosewood board. 93 mij jazz, 05 mij pbass and 89 stingray.

The ray and p is fine, but the mij jazz which I have owned for more than 5 years started to get moldy in recent years. I remember it used to be fine. I wonder if it is due to me using the dunlop lemon oil to clean it.

Any idea?

 

[BrandonBass]

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[MarcMurder]

pics?

 

[Slowgypsy]

Sounds to me like (1) you don't play it very often, and (2) it's being stored in a place that's too damp.

 

[DieterVDW]

Dampness + darkness = mold.

Put it in the sun in a well-vented area to kill the mold, and store in a dry place to prevent mold.

Or give it to me.

 

[BrandonBass]

I see, thanks for the advice. The funny thing is, I store my 2 other rosewood board basses in the same area yet they look fine ;/

 

[Slowgypsy]

I see, thanks for the advice. The funny thing is, I store my 2 other rosewood board basses in the same area yet they look fine ;/

Is the area you store your instruments damp? Such as a damp basement sort of thing? Are they stored in cases or out in the open?

 

[soundtweakers]

Dampness + darkness = mold.

Put it in the sun in a well-vented area to kill the mold, and store in a dry place to prevent mold.

Or give it to me.

+1
The UV of the sun is the best way to kill mold, some mold will stain the wood and might not come off. Give it a good wipe down with naptha followed by your favorite fretboard conditioner. Lemon oils works great and won't cause you mold.

on a side note, long term exposure to direct sunlight plus high humidity will do some "relic'ing" to your instrument...which can be cool for some.