Wax for a Warwick?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by B Major, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. B Major

    B Major Guest

    Nov 20, 2013
    Boston, Ma.
    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....
     
  2. Imaginary Pony

    Imaginary Pony Guest

    Aug 29, 2014
    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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  3. CoR Bass

    CoR Bass

    Apr 2, 2014
    Austin, TX
    Endorsing Artist: Conklin Basses, Ashdown Amplifiers, Morley Pedals
    +1 on the Feed N Wax
     
  4. The Chuck

    The Chuck

    Dec 11, 2013
    Wilmington, NC
    -1 on Weed n Feed
     
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  5. bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    I hear Dr. Zog's Sex Wax works on surfboards - why not basses? :D
     
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  6. Daedraziel

    Daedraziel

    Aug 19, 2013
    Toms River NJ
    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
     
  7. bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    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?
     
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  8. TMARK

    TMARK

    Jan 10, 2012
    Richmond VA
    Vann's Bees Wax furniture polish does it up right. Its just bees wax. Get in on Amazon for $12 bucks. I've been using it for 10 years or so. Its awesome.
     
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  9. The Chuck

    The Chuck

    Dec 11, 2013
    Wilmington, NC
    One other thing. When applying the wax remember- Right hand clockwise "wax on" and left hand counter clockwise "wax off".

    Sorry, I could help myself.
     
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  10. B Major

    B Major Guest

    Nov 20, 2013
    Boston, Ma.
    Thx everybody for the advice!