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    I've just taken delivery of a used Hamer Centaura which has had the finish on the body stripped to the wood. I was wondering what I should use to protect the wood. Can I use linseed oil or wax like they use on Warwick basses.
    Any advice?

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    The only thing that looks disturbing is that the wood looks stained down by the armrest and bridge probably from oily skin! I wood try to "clean up" that area first. I think if I had that I'd try maybe some colored wood dye (from Stew Mac) and give it a nice opaque type color and then maybe even a satin clearcoat. That would be really cool.
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      Originally posted by jrnic View Post
      The only thing that looks disturbing is that the wood looks stained down by the armrest and bridge probably from oily skin! I would try to "clean up" that area first. I think if I had that I'd try maybe some colored wood dye (from Stew Mac) and give it a nice opaque type color and then maybe even a satin clearcoat. That would be really cool.
      got a little carried away,

      depending on how long it has been left unsealed, i think you need to give it a nice sanding and clean it up a bit. i think you should think about doing a clear coat, instead of linseed oil. it will protect the body better.
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