Superficial or not??

[gcbake]

Ok, I know this sounds kinda superficial, but I’ve got a lot of build-up on my bass neck, and I actually think it looks kinda cool. Do you think I should keep the “well-played” vibe or go ahead and clean it up? Let me know what you think!

 

[SharpCat]

Clean it. Make the neck faster.

 

[mikeoso]

Ok, I know this sounds kinda superficial, but I’ve got a lot of build-up on my bass neck, and I actually think it looks kinda cool. Do you think I should keep the “well-played” vibe or go ahead and clean it up? Let me know what you think!

Right up there with pre-distressed jeans. Grunge is grunge.

 

[Killing Floor]

Gross. I walked my dog a mile barefoot today and my feet got mojo.

 

[Sharko]

Gross. Time to clean up.

 

[jd56hawk]

Battle scars are one thing, filth is entirely different.

 

[MrAB4003]

Ok, I know this sounds kinda superficial, but I’ve got a lot of build-up on my bass neck, and I actually think it looks kinda cool. Do you think I should keep the “well-played” vibe or go ahead and clean it up? Let me know what you think!

Please clean your bass! You can get sick if you accidentally touch the gunk and then your eyes or mouth.

 

[Stylee Mousse]

I’ve really cleaned my bass twice since 1983. Once after 2 month van tour and once after switching to guitar fora few decades.

Other than that a bit of a rub with a clean cloth when changing strings.

Both times it felt nicer after…

 

[Geogio]

IF you decide to clean it... use a rag with warm water, scrub it, rinse repeat.

Me, myself, & I follow up with lemony furniture polish (gasp!!!) - I haven't used a soft (blue) scrubbie in a while, but it might be due.

BTW with so many finishes being polyurethane based, and with most lemony furniture polishes containing silicone... it's not a problem. Boutique guitar polishes... are a ripoff.

BTW silicon based furniture polishes work nicely on dark car finishes too... but you have to use it weekly. I used the lemony stuff on black BMW motorcycles for decades, no residue, wipe on, wipe off.

 

[Discount Bassy]

Weight?

 

[Ritter667]

The funk is in the gunk!

 

[Gervais Cote]

Not only I clean my necks but I also sand the back with 400 grit sandpaper to make it silky smooth and fast.

If the fretboard is bare (like rosewood) I also apply a layer of lemon oil twice a year to make it shiny and give it the longest life it can get.

 

[burgerdj]

Yeah…sweat and dirt aren’t the same as wear and tear. Show your bass a little love and clean it up.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

I voted "clean it" but I'm the OCD band guy that carries a rag in my case to wipe my basses down immediately after a gig, before I put them in the case.

 

[KenSmithFan]

Please clean your bass! You can get sick if you accidentally touch the gunk and then your eyes or mouth.

Not the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen on TalkBass, but definitely in the top 5.

 

[Crackle]

My SR5 had a dirty, sticky neck once. I followed the official EBMM process for cleaning a neck, and it was like a new bass. Much more fun to play. I will choose a clean neck anytime.

 

[Harold Runyan]

Clean it.

 

[Ostie]

I would take a sample and send it to 23 and Me to see who the guy was related to.

 

[digmeout]

Weight?

With or without the gunk?

 

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