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[Mike_NL]

Some threads you may find interesting:

Fretboard Oil

I decided to sum up a lot of what I’ve read on this topic. Very little oil is required when oiling the fretboard. Wipe it on, wait 2 mins, wipe off the excess. Doing this once or twice a year is plenty unless you live in a very dry climate. Although, doing it every time you change your strings won’t hurt anything. I’ve used boiled linseed oil but I like it better for using on outdoor furniture. Lots of people say not to use plant based oils because they get rancid. Some people are hell bent…

Oils (orange, lemon, etc)

This is what the Lakland FAQ is telling me to do: Q. What recommendations do you have for maintaining the neck on my Lakland Skyline bass? A. The necks on our Skyline series are relatively maintenance-free but should be cleaned with pure orange oil periodically. Avoid cleaners that contain added thinners or silicone. We also recommend orange oil for cleaning the fingerboards. The maple fingerboard does not require any sealer after cleaning. We recommend Howard Brand Feed N Wax after cleaning…

Bass Cleaning

This actually came from a conversation on the unofficial Discord server. How do you keep your bass looking good? How often do you clean it? DO you clean it? xD My father told me between string changes to use lukewarm soap and water, a soft plastic bristle brush and q tips in the hard to reach areas, towel dry, and apply car carnuba wax to the wood. What say you? How do you take care of yours?