So I'm looking to get some wax for my 'wick. It's a bubinga corvette std. Anyone got a tip on something I can probably buy local that'll work n be safe to use on my bass?? Thx in advance....
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Wax for a Warwick?
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Go to Home Depot and look for a product called Howard’s Feed-N-Wax. It comes in a 16 0z. plastic bottle, and costs less than $10. That single bottle is practically a lifetime supply.
After shaking the bottle very (VERY) well to thoroughly blend the three main ingredients, squirt some directly on the wood or on a rag and apply it to the instrument. Don’t be shy with amounts. Slather the stuff on, then let it sit for 20 minutes. What isn’t absorbed is easy to wipe off. Then using a soft cloth, you can quickly buff Howard’s to a high sheen. The result is a beautifully smooth finish which shows off your instrument’s wood like you have never seen before.
Now you will still eventually need Warwick Surface Finisher. While Howard’s both feeds the wood as well as waxes it (hence the product’s name), the Warwick beeswax builds up a durable wax finish that you can easily buff after each playing session. So Howard’s makes a good initial treatment, while beeswax is recommended for the long run.
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I hear Dr. Zog's Sex Wax works on surfboards - why not basses?
lol beat me to it, was gonna say mrs palmers.
The warwick wax is a must have honestly and can be found on this site every once in a while for cheap, or direct for about $50. It's amazing stuff
Is it anything more than beeswax? Pure beeswax isn't all that hard to get cheap. Or do they have some "special sauce" in it?
