wishface Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 What is the best method? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I use lighter fluid, when I can be bothered. Which isn't often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1419503108' post='2640433'] I use lighter fluid, when I can be bothered. Which isn't often. [/quote] +1, and a toothbrush. ([i]No, an old one, dummy, not the one you use every morning..! Doh..![/i]) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 First some 200 grain sandpaper, then 400 then 800 grain. Finally some 0000 steelwool. Gunstock oil and wax, all done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 A varnished neck should only require a slightly moistened clean cotton cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishface Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1419504260' post='2640456'] First some 200 grain sandpaper, then 400 then 800 grain. Finally some 0000 steelwool. Gunstock oil and wax, all done! [/quote]on varnish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1419506758' post='2640475'] A varnished neck should only require a slightly moistened clean cotton cloth. [/quote] Yup. Very easy to clean. If there's dirt stuck on there, use some cleaner. Some people like to use lighter fluid, but don't spray it onto the fretboard, as it can seep in between the frets and into the timber, leaving your guitar smelling all paraffin-y, and flammable. D'Addario do some cleaners. They do one called Hydrate, which is good for unvarnished fretboards, or they do a general water-based cleaner (which they say should only be used on varnished surfaces) which would work well on your fretboard. It's only about £6 a bottle, and it'll likely last you 6 months or more, depending on how often you clean your guitar They also do waxes and polishes for guitar, and they are sweeeeeet! I detailed my acoustic before playing at my Sister's wedding in the summer, and it looked so good. Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='wishface' timestamp='1419509004' post='2640491'] on varnish? [/quote] it took me a while but the clue is in the and his SR5 in his gear list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='wishface' timestamp='1419509004' post='2640491'] on varnish? [/quote] Yeah, he's just given you instructions on how to take the varnish off the neck and give it a more natural feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishface Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 I don't know what an SR5 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Another vote here for the soft, damp cloth with a little soap if needed. Using lighter fluid is macho BS and sandpaper on a varnished neck just plain wrong. Happy Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1419509861' post='2640502'] Yeah, he's just given you instructions on how to take the varnish off the neck and give it a more natural feel. [/quote] Hahah exactly! Just pulling your leg. SR5 = musicman stingray five string, unfinished neck. Listen to the other people, moist microfiber cloth should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='wishface' timestamp='1419526442' post='2640675'] I don't know what an SR5 is. [/quote] It's like a five string bass, only much poorer quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1419528936' post='2640707'] It's like a five string bass, only much poorer quality. [/quote] Someones been at the sherry already! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishface Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1419527213' post='2640689'] Another vote here for the soft, damp cloth with a little soap if needed. Using lighter fluid is macho BS and sandpaper on a varnished neck just plain wrong. Happy Christmas [/quote]Quite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 T-Cut. Brings lacquer & frets up like new. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 You need the gunk to play the funk! Leave it, it doesn't need cleaning unless you've spilled something seriously noxious on it. Keep te fretboard moisturised and frets shiny by all means but the neck itself shouldn't need any attention. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1419509861' post='2640502'] Yeah, he's just given you instructions on how to take the varnish off the neck and give it a more natural feel. [/quote] yeah, some people just have no taste and have to destroy a beautiful lacquered finished neck My last 75RI Jazz underwent that [s]attack[/s] treatment, and it's a real shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1419528936' post='2640707'] It's like a five string bass, only much poorer quality. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1419552627' post='2640927'] yeah, some people just have no taste and have to destroy a beautiful lacquered finished neck My last 75RI Jazz underwent that [s]attack[/s] treatment, and it's a real shame. [/quote] Gloss is boss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1419545846' post='2640868'] Leave it, it doesn't need cleaning unless you've spilled something seriously noxious on it. Keep te fretboard moisturised and frets shiny by all means but the neck itself shouldn't need any attention. Truckstop [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1419545846' post='2640868'] You need the gunk to play the funk! [/quote] Sorry, but that's total BS IMO, even if it did come for Mr Jamerson. Fair enough, if someone prefers not to clean their bass, but coming up with silly excuses like this, not to ... [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 You need the dirt to make it work! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 It needs to be clean to sound mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1419527213' post='2640689'] Another vote here for the soft, damp cloth with a little soap if needed. Using lighter fluid is macho BS and sandpaper on a varnished neck just plain wrong. Happy Christmas [/quote] It's not really macho BS though, as in it's neither macho nor BS. Applied to a cloth rather than direct to the neck it evaporates extremely quickly and shifts dirt very effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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