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7) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care
Tips for Body Care
Natural Oil Finish:
Here you can use the included beeswax. Apply the bees-
wax with a polishing cloth using circular movements. After
applying, wait 2 to 3 minutes and then remove the excess
with a dry polishing cloth.
Colored Oil Finish / Satin Finish:
A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure
and accentuated grain are the essential characteristic of
the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either
color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or the wood stays natu-
ral and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed and non-colored finish does not need
special care. If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray cleaners
available in selected stores or specialist shops.
High Polish Finish:
A High Polish Finish is produced with the use of a high polish lacquer. The wood is completely sealed under the finish; the
surface is as smooth as glass and without noticeable wood grain structure. As with Colored Oil Finish, care is limited to the
visual aspects. You can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with the correspondingly suited spray cleaners, or you can
use polish that reinstates the full shine of the finish and can also get rid of small scratches and typical traces of playing.
Tips for Neck Care
You can use our Warwick Beeswax for all necks treated with Natural Oil Finish. Apply the beeswax with a polishing cloth using
circular movements. After applying wait 2 to 3 minutes and then remove the excess with a dry polishing cloth.
Tips for Fingerboard Care
All fingerboards that come standard with Warwick basses are not lacquered and thus require a little maintenance once in a
while to avoid getting rough or dull.
To clean and protect the fingerboard use products specially made for this purpose and that are available at selected stores or
specialist shops. Please refer to the manufacturer’s product information to achieve the desired result. You can also use the
Warwick Beeswax for your fingerboard’s maintenance.
Polishing cloth (SP W 50017)
Bees wax (SP W 50015)
