How's that stuff work? You put a few drops on an old clean t-shirt, rub it in the fretboard, and then take a sip for yourself, right?
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How's that stuff work? You put a few drops on an old clean t-shirt, rub it in the fretboard, and then take a sip for yourself, right?
Well I put the oil on earlier, let it soak a bit and then polished it and it looks great. No complaints!
For the price you might as well drink it lol lol. I use a micro fiber cloth and rub it in to clean and then wipe it off and not leave it soaking.How's that stuff work? You put a few drops on an old clean t-shirt, rub it in the fretboard, and then take a sip for yourself, right?
i think the TT800 is best suited for maybe 2 different basses and in a live band scenario where as the WD800 is more versatile and plays well with any instrument straight away without having to marry the head to the bass as much. It's more versatile for Recording, random jams, auditioning, etc.
The M6 is killer. It's a beast mode head and punched extremely hard. I live it but it's pretty much a loud only head. No sense trying to make it whisper for at home jams. It sounds more like the D800+ but honestly I bought it as it was to good to be true priced and a bucket list head in mint condition. I hope I'll have some kind of regular use for it one day but honestly it's more of a hoarding desire. Same as I'll end up with another 400+ too I'm sure. Iirc that touches home for you, No?
Id say the shuttle max is similar to the M6 but much more dynamic. Class D, better DI, Crazy amount of tone control with 2 channels that can be blended…. Tube and FET. It's such a great head. It just hits hard with tones of power to spare and does it so cleanly but still has its own flavour courtesy of Andy, much like the different offerings of Mesa. Nothing sterile or flat sounding about any of them.
My only concern with that stuff is the wax blend that's in it. On my ebony-boarded double-bass I've been repeatedly told not to apply oils with a wax to the fingerboard. The wax will actually trap dirt and grime. If you absolutely have to use an oil with a wax component, folks I spoken to recommend only using it once every one or two years, and using plain mineral oil the rest of the time. And do not let it soak in... wipe the fingerboard up and down, get good coverage and then immediately begin wiping it off.
A wax product can go on the back of the neck if it's unfinished like a Music Man or if you've sanded the finish off the neck.
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For my Ebony boards I've always used this...
MusicNomad F-ONE Oil Fretboard Cleaner & Conditioner - 2-oz. Bottle | Sweetwater
MusicNomad F-ONE Oil Fretboard Cleaner & Conditioner - 2-oz. Bottle | Sweetwater
Thank you! I was thinking the wax night be a bad idea. I had a Warwick Streamer that only recommended bees wax. My bass has the matte finish and I don't know what to use to clean that? Just says to use a damp cloth. I'm picky and keep my bass really clean so I want to use the best on it. I really appreciate the advise on here. Send me a link if you know what is best for the rosewood fingerboard if you can so I can order it right away. Your advise is a awesome birthday gift to me today lol.
For my Ebony boards I've always used this...
MusicNomad F-ONE Oil Fretboard Cleaner & Conditioner - 2-oz. Bottle | Sweetwater
For my Ebony boards I've always used this...
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I didn't see this before I posted my reply to Frankie. I will be getting something without the wax. Thanks!
I'm so damn old that I actually did talk to Stuart about this a million years ago. On those matte-type finishes, you're really best off with plain cotton cloths and elbow grease, because the wrong type of cleaner can chemically react with the finish and make it more shiny or more gloss than it was meant to be.
Here's the Roger Sadowsky treatise on fingerboard care:
https://www.sadowsky.com/fingerboard-cleaning-and-oiling-everything-you-could-ever-want-to-know/
Any wood conditioning oil is fine. I've used lemon oil, mineral oil, boiled linseed oil, Howard's Feed N' Wax, Dunlop Formula 65 Lemon Oil, and F-One oil on rosewood, pau ferro, ebony, pale moon ebony, and cocobolo fretboards with zero issues. It isn't rocket science, and there isn't a ton that can go wrong.
Thanks guys. Only way to know is to try a set. I like the tension of the lo riders but like the warmth of nickel so I'll just have to order some and find out for myself.
As far as taking care of your matte finish....Best thing to put on your matte finish is a clear top coat.
As far as taking care of your matte finish....Best thing to put on your matte finish is a clear top coat.
Glad you sent this!!! Says this about lemon oil - The most commonly used product and the one to NEVER USE is any kind of Lemon Oil product. Lemon oil products are basically mineral oil with lemon color and fragrance added, along with chemical drying agents.
Don't use lemon oil!!!!
The most commonly used product and the one to NEVER USE is any kind of Lemon Oil product. Lemon oil products are basically mineral oil with lemon color and fragrance added, along with chemical drying agents.
I just read this about lemon oil - The most commonly used product and the one to NEVER USE is any kind of Lemon Oil product. Lemon oil products are basically mineral oil with lemon color and fragrance added, along with chemical drying agents.
Unless you're playing in situations where a lot of bodily fluids are flying around and getting on your bass (my condolences or congratulations depending on body fluid) the matte finish is not something to worry about too much. Common sense and regular suggested care should get it through your lifetime and then some. That was Stuart's goal with all these things. But buying a second Spector is never a bad idea for unmarried men.
Yes, I'm aware of what lemon oil is and I've heard this melodramatic warning before.
In reality it's totally fine. I've never heard of a neck being ruined or brought in for repair because someone used evil nasty lemon oil on it. Y'all overthink this stuff lol.
Lemon oil is dangerous.
Once, in the 1980s, I left a bottle of the stuff on the floor, tripped on it, fell and broke my wrist. On the way to the floor, I reached for a cable that was plugged in to the wall. The cable ripped and the electrical current from the exposed end sparked and ignited the fibers from my shag rug. Whole place lit up like a forest fire. I was in the hospital with burns to my backside so my wife dealt with the insurance guy. They had an affair and when I got out of the hospital, I got divorce papers along with discharge papers (she was the head nurse at this hospital). So yeah, Lemon Oil... Stay away from that stuff.
This is why I've never liked the taste of lemon...
