finishes

Hello all Fisrt time I post here : I am from France , hobbyist bass player for 20 years and owning for years a 94' Fortress one. I purchased it fairly used and am now trying to give her a better face : see pics below I suppose that the original finishing was : Dark walnut/ dark brown Colored...

Hi all, This is my first post, but I've been reading the forum for a while. I recently picked up a 2000 German-made Streamer Standard 5-string that the serial number database reports as having a carolena body with "french violet oil finish". I'd like to know what that finish consists of...

What kind of oil should I use to oil my bass? Is the fretboard lemon oil ok?

Hello Gentlemen, A newbie here - to the forum and to Warwick...but like most the love affair has developed quickly! :D Anyway... I am interested in a standard Corvette, Ash preferably, passive, but what I really desire is black hardware! I cannot find much info to that end in the catalog -...

Hi all, Sorry to ask such a newb question but I am looking to buy my first bass guitar and love the look of the fortress that I have seen on some sites. The problem I have is that I cant find out whether the pic I have seen is the honey finish or natural.. One place lists it as one and...

so sticken with the katana black on black bass clef inlays 3 band eq with kill switch but i was wondering if you can finish ovangkol? cause i want to put that in the neck, or is there a better wood for the growl and that can be finished?

I've read that you shouldn't wax the coloured oil finishes, I'm wondering, what does waxing do to it? Last night I decided to wax the neck of the Streamer STD, the cloth came away black from dirt, but a couple of coats of wax really brought the neck to life. That made me look at the body, it...

Hey guys, Does anyone know if the high gloss finishes is nitro-cellulose or a catalyzed polymer lacquer? Cheers

I recently discovered the new "Satin" finishes on the Custom Shop page. Can you (Ollie) maybe tell me a bit more about these finishes? If I order the clear satin finish will the wood be visible but feel like a matt finish? How much will this cost (I'm guessing a bit less than a high polish...

Hello, I was wondering what kind of finish are the coloured Corvettes on the website's product info pages. Coloured oil or Stain high polish? Thanks

hi guys I am just wondering if I should put any wax or stuff on my rockbass corvette becuase the neck always gets sticking?

Okay i want to buy a thumb bolt on 5 string. But from what i see from the websites and ect...they are only readily available in s plain oil finish. Is this true...cause i mean for a 2000 dollar bass thats kind of odd :?. Like ive seen the one at my local store which is a very bright wood grain...