Author Topic: Cleaning & Polishing my '74 Alembic (Read 254 times)

ivorypic · « **on:** August 20, 2010, 02:39:25 PM »

Hi!

I have an old 74 Alembic Guitar, and I want to make it more perty again without doing anything that's a no no for the finish, etc. I'm mostly talking about the wood body as I feel pretty comfortable addressing the metal bits, but all knowing input appreciated!

Thanks,
Peter.

ivorypic · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2010, 03:23:11 PM »

Aha! Just found the FAQ section which it looks like will cover what I need.....

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2010, 04:20:40 PM »

Peter,

Glad you found what you needed. Now WE all need to see some pictures! If you get a chance, open a thread in the showcase section and let us all take a peek at the old beauty.

Toby

ivorypic · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2010, 07:42:35 AM »

Hi Toby,

There are some pics of the beast as it is now in the serial # request section under the heading 74 identity crisis guitar from I think last May. Alas, and unfortunately for me, I need to sell it, hence making it pretty. It will be going to the great auction house in the sky within a week or so.

Thanks,
Peter.

adriaan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2010, 09:02:22 AM »

That would be this thread for the identity crisis guitar.

lbpesq · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2010, 09:26:37 AM »

Peter:

Are you going to offer it here to club members? How much are you looking for?

Bill, tgo

terryc · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2010, 05:34:10 AM »

Damn nice instrument from Alembic's early days.
Finishes that dull off can be restored with a fine polishing paste and buffed with a quality wax polish or Alembic's own liquid polish.
I think an expert evaluation would be needed due to it's age.

dela217 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2010, 08:03:02 PM »

That may be an oil finish on that instrument. The last thing you should put on it is a polishing paste. If it is an oil finish, it would be best to re-oil it. I use Watco on my oil finished basses. I've had the can for decades. A litle goes a long way, I'll probably never run out.

There is probably something better to oil with these days. Mica would know.

Michael

artswork99 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2010, 08:29:09 PM »

Looks like this is what Mica recommends - http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/16531.html
Most likely what you had found in the FAQ. Cheers, Art