Uncle Os Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hey All... Do any of you all know anything about the techniques and materials used for those EB Music Man oil/wax finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 its gun stock oil (tru-oil) and beeswax finish. Originally Posted by Ernie Ball FAQ Q: How do I clean and maintain my Music Man neck? A: To clean the neck, use a high-grade of lemon oil. If the neck is very dirty, try Murphy's Oil Soap diluted 3:1. Some players have found that using a toothbrush for cleaning is very effective. Since the neck is unfinished, it is more susceptible to humidity changes. A very infrequent dose of gunstock oil will help to keep the neck maintained; we recommend Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil, but any good quality gunstock oil will work. Use a small amount, leave it on for 5 minutes, then wipe it off with a paper towel. After that, apply Birchwood-Casey Gunstock Wax. Be sure to douse the paper towel with water before disposing of it! Read the wax and oil manufacturer's instructions regarding disposal of these used paper towels. Birchwood-Casey products are available at most sporting goods or gun stores. Their web address is http://www.birchwoodcasey.com. Rosewood fingerboards should not be treated with the gunstock oil; instead they should be treated with a high grade of lemon oil. Again, for cleaning, try using the same high grade of lemon oil to clean the entire neck, both maple and rosewood fretboards. If the neck is very dirty, you can use a small amount of Murphy's Oil Soap, diluted 3:1 to clean it. Keep in mind that if the dirt has gotten into the wood, it cannot be removed except by sanding it down, which we do not recommend. It is better to keep it clean in the first place. Washing your hands first helps! On an unfinished neck, some discoloration after many hours of playing is normal. Be sure to follow all of the manufacturers recommended safety precautions when using any of these oils or waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Os Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 @Mr. Wez V... Thanks for the reply, Senor. That's it? I was reading somewhere that they used some sort of 'hot wax mixed with oil' and it sounded real... Well... Top Secret or something. So it's just tru-oil and beeswax? I should've known. Oy! Thanks a ton, Senor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 i think there may be a bit more to the blend they actually apply at the factory - but it is an oil & wax mix and you can get the same result with tru-oil stuff - they must agree if they think its good enough for maintaining their necks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 the washburn recipe - which is pretty similar, is 1 pint of pure lemon essence oil to a 1" cube of pure beeswax, melted together and allowed to cool then rub the paste into the raw maple neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Washburn recipe sounds basically like standard paste wax? I thought lemon oil is mostly mineral spirits with lemon scent. Paste wax is wax mixed with a solvent, usually turpentine but mineral spirits would not be a far cry different. Maybe I'm wrong on the lemon oil though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Washburn recipe sounds basically like standard paste wax? I thought lemon oil is mostly mineral spirits with lemon scent. Paste wax is wax mixed with a solvent, usually turpentine but mineral spirits would not be a far cry different. Maybe I'm wrong on the lemon oil though? your not wrong on 'lemon oil' - but there are purer varieties. if in doubt get the stuff from health food or essential oil suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Okay, that makes more sense. Basically if I go to Walmart and get lemon oil I am getting scented mineral spirits, which is okay for cleaning the furniture. If I look specifically for it I can get one that is purer and better for finishing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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