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Title: NEED INFO
Post by: bstringbruce on July 23, 2011, 06:36:34 AM

Just bought my first Alembic.  It is a 1995 Epic with the Flamed Walnut upper body deck, and was represented as mint condition. Well, it is mint, there is not a mark on this bass, and the metals are bright and shiny!! I got a good deal too.
 
The question now- I see that the walnut front and the mahogany back are what I call open grain, and the neck has the usual seen satin poly.  What, besides a clean dry rag, should I be putting on this body?  I would think that a guitar polish would get down into the grain, and would be something I should not do.
 
I got the neck tools, but not the owners manual, but maybe a call to Mica might get me this important manual.
 
Thanks for your input on this, Bruce

Title: NEED INFO
Post by: David Houck on July 23, 2011, 06:59:00 AM

Hi Bruce; congrats on the Epic!  The FAQ on finish care is here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=205).  The owner's manual is here (http://www.alembic.com/support/care.html).  Lots of other info in our FAQ and Must Reads (http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16271.html?1310588267) sections.  Enjoy!

Title: NEED INFO
Post by: adriaan on July 23, 2011, 07:20:03 AM

Congratulations indeed!
 
Until about 1997, for most Epics, Orions and Rogues, you're looking at the Polyurethane Satin Natural Finish. So it's not open grain, just a finish that isn't horribly thick.
 
Take good care of her!