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A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure and accentuated grain are the essential cha-
racteristic of the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or
the wood stays natural and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed
finish does not need special care.
If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray
cleaners available in selected stores or specialist shops.
High Polish Finish:
A High Polish Finish is produced with the use of a high polish lacquer. The wood is completely sealed
under the finish; the surface is as smooth as glass and without noticeable wood grain structure. As with
Colored Oil Finish, care is limited to the visual aspects. Wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with
the correspondingly suited spray cleaners, or you can use polish that reinstates the full shine of the finish,
removing small scratches and typical traces of playing.
Tips for Neck Care:
Use our Warwick Beeswax for all necks treated with Natural Oil Finish. Apply the beeswax with a polishing
cloth using circular movements. After applying wait 2 to 3 minutes and then remove the excess with a
dry polishing cloth. The beeswax should be applied a minimum of two times per year. If the instrument is
played frequently, shorter waxing periods may be necessary. A more frequent application of beeswax will
keep your instrument looking great, as it ages over time. After playing clean the neck surface and finger-
board regularly with a dry polishing cloth.
Tips for Fingerboard Care:
All fingerboards that come standard with Warwick basses are not lacquered and thus require a little main-
tenance once in a while to avoid getting rough or dull. To clean and protect the fingerboard use products
specially made for this purpose and that are available at selected stores or specialist shops. Please refer
to the manufacturer’s product information to achieve the desired result. You can use the Warwick Beeswax
for your fingerboard’s maintenance, too.
Visit the support section of our web page for more information and instructional videos:
www.framus.de
www.framus.com
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9) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care
Polishing Cloth
(SP W 50017)
Bees Wax
(SP W 50015)
Natural Oil Finish (custom shop option only):
Use the included beeswax. Apply the beeswax
with a polishing cloth using circular movements.
After applying wait 2 to 3 minutes and then
remove the excess with a dry polishing cloth.
The beeswax should be applied a minimum of
two times per year, more depending on how
frequently the instrument is played. A more
frequent application of beeswax will keep your
instrument looking great, as it ages over time.
Unscrew the electronic compartment screws using a Philips head screwdriver. The electronic compart-
ment cover lifts automatically with spring pressure.
Use your thumbs and push on one side. The cover comes up at one side and can be removed easily.
10) Electronics compartment
11) Installtion and application of the Security Locks
Colored Oil Finish / Satin Finish (body & neck):
Insert the piece with the outside thread into the
strap hole.
Place the ring on the thread from the other side
of the strap.
Screw the nut on the thread. Tighten it with a
wrench.
Press the button of the Security Lock to unlatch
it and attatch or remove the strap.
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