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Great for natural finish Warwicks and other instruments
I have a 2007 GPS Bubinga Warwick and I finally ran my first pot down, so bought a refresh.
These days, the wood on the body and neck (Ovangkol) on my Warwick is pretty much saturated with with beeswax, but I like to do it each time I change the strings just to bring the finish up and give me the comfort that I am cleaning and protecting again.
I would recommend applying with your fingers for two reasons - firstly, the warmth of your fingers really helps with the penetration of the beeswax and, in my opinion, it brings out a better finish and really allows the grain to 'pop'. Secondly, it allows you to be more accurate with your application. It is easy to over-apply it with a cloth and get it in all over your hardware, which looks messy and is hard to remove. Going back to what I said above, it is best to do this when the strings are off.
I leave it on for a couple of minutes and then buff off with a clean cotton rag and it results in the guitar looking fantastic. Don't leave it on too long as it is harder to remove and get an even looking finish.
It can also be used for cleaning. Go to the Warwick care website for information on how to do this, there's loads of really useful information on there.
Finally, just be aware that the wax makes your fingers feel a little 'grippy' when you've just applied it, so fast finger funk is harder to play just after application! Go and wash your hands and dry them out, THEN play!
These days, the wood on the body and neck (Ovangkol) on my Warwick is pretty much saturated with with beeswax, but I like to do it each time I change the strings just to bring the finish up and give me the comfort that I am cleaning and protecting again.
I would recommend applying with your fingers for two reasons - firstly, the warmth of your fingers really helps with the penetration of the beeswax and, in my opinion, it brings out a better finish and really allows the grain to 'pop'. Secondly, it allows you to be more accurate with your application. It is easy to over-apply it with a cloth and get it in all over your hardware, which looks messy and is hard to remove. Going back to what I said above, it is best to do this when the strings are off.
I leave it on for a couple of minutes and then buff off with a clean cotton rag and it results in the guitar looking fantastic. Don't leave it on too long as it is harder to remove and get an even looking finish.
It can also be used for cleaning. Go to the Warwick care website for information on how to do this, there's loads of really useful information on there.
Finally, just be aware that the wax makes your fingers feel a little 'grippy' when you've just applied it, so fast finger funk is harder to play just after application! Go and wash your hands and dry them out, THEN play!
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Good wax but.....
You could possibly say " just use any mineral oil"
While that is true, I'd like to think that Warwick wax has something special in it to make my Corvette look better and play better. LOL
It's probably all in my mind but I get a satisfaction from using this uber expensive stuff.
To be very honest, on my Ibanez SR fan fret, I use some fancy mineral oil. It seems to do the same thing but the Warwick wax seems to keep the shine longer.
The only con. Very hard to get in stores and very expensive, considering that you could get away with using mineral oil which is stupid cheap.
While that is true, I'd like to think that Warwick wax has something special in it to make my Corvette look better and play better. LOL
It's probably all in my mind but I get a satisfaction from using this uber expensive stuff.
To be very honest, on my Ibanez SR fan fret, I use some fancy mineral oil. It seems to do the same thing but the Warwick wax seems to keep the shine longer.
The only con. Very hard to get in stores and very expensive, considering that you could get away with using mineral oil which is stupid cheap.
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Nice wax
I own an Ibanez SR506 with oil finish and I have been taking care of it by applying beeswax at least once a month (with daily use) and I am happy woth the results. The oil finish maintains in good conditions.
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FIne product
When used on oil-finished instruments (Warwicks) it works and also smells very good. It is very easy to wipe off and the effect is almost instantaneous. There is enough wax for years of usage.
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Cleaned up my thumb 5
Used this on a 20 year old Warwick thumb 5, cleaned up like new. Nice!
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Perfect for faded finishes.
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Does what it says in the tin
PERFECT FOR YOUR WARWICK BASS GUITAR.
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I have seen this used on a natural finish warwick bass, can say it did an excellent job of making the instrument look clean and shiny again. Its pricey but they give you a good amount.
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Excelent!
Smells great!
Apart from instruments this product can be used on furniture too. When used on a well sanded wooden surface, it creates a smooth protective water-resistant film. A great solution for DIY furniture.
Apart from instruments this product can be used on furniture too. When used on a well sanded wooden surface, it creates a smooth protective water-resistant film. A great solution for DIY furniture.
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These will last you a long time
According to the product description, these are made for oil finish instruments with natural ingredients only, doesn't say what is in it though.
I don't think these are made for cleaning but for protecting and conditioning the wood surface.
I apply a thin layer of wax that fills the grain on the wood then polish it off, leaving a smooth surface that it has a satin look.
I like it!
I don't think these are made for cleaning but for protecting and conditioning the wood surface.
I apply a thin layer of wax that fills the grain on the wood then polish it off, leaving a smooth surface that it has a satin look.
I like it!
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