visog Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Chaps, Best non-invasive, non-abrasive ways of cleaning out the cack? My dusty end is looking pretty filthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 What's the fingerboard material? I've used an old toothbrush dipped into soapy water for lacquered and ebonol fingerboards and raw linseed oil wiped on/off with a paper kitchen towel for rosewood boards which cleans and nourishes at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Maple fingerboard. I'm getting dust around the pick-pus and bridge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 pick-pus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Take the strings off - if you want to reuse them you can do it carefully. I like to take them out of the bridge for better cleaning but you can leave them in if you choose. Get some cloths or paper towels, a little water, naptha (lighter fluid), or Isopropyl alcohol - depending on the finish type and condition. Do not marinade. Really dirty pickup covers, bridges, tuners, etc - clean up better when off the instrument IME. Proceed with care, especially if it's important to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 If it's dusty I just use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 If you don't want to bother taking the strings off, you can use this (I've got one, and it's all right, if the bass isn't too dirty): [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/MusicNomad-String-Surface-Hardware-Cleaning/dp/B008FDSWJ0"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/MusicNomad-String-Surface-Hardware-Cleaning/dp/B008FDSWJ0[/url] Otherwise, a soft, lint-free cloth sprayed with this: [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_polish_set.htm"]https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_polish_set.htm[/url], plus some elbow grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I rarely bother to clean places I never visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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