To wax or not to wax

[Bobs]

Hi

Hope someone can help. Just purchased a mint 2nd hand warwick corvette $$ with natural swamp ash body, Included in the user kit is a tin of wax hence might seem a bit of a silly question but does the swamp ash body need to be waxed

Many thanks

Bob

[Pete1967]

Yes.. A light coat of wax every six months or so will keep the wood looking silky, and provide a little protection from general grot....

[HowieBass]

Always remember, wax on, wax off...

http://youtu.be/Bg21M2zwG9Q

[Matte_black]

I make oil-finished basses but I must admit I don't like wax much... it's sticky, hard to polish unless you heat it and gets stuck into routings. I prefer some kind of oil, but not a type that builds a coat but something that keeps the original finish greasy and shiny.

[BassBod]

The Warwick stuff is much thinner than most furniture waxes, be sparing and it won't build into a shiny layer quickly. Its worth keeping the ash clean, as once the dirt gets in and it discolours you'll have to sand it back a bit. Better to keep the dirt out.

[goingdownslow]

I use Pledge Cedar Oil, 99p from Home Bargains, on my Bubinga Thumb Basses.
Leaves no build up and a silky smooth finish.