I'm going to begin the process of putting new heads on my slingerlands...meaning i'm breaking them down to do full maintenance on them in the process.
Does anyone do anything to treat the interiors of the shells, if they are unfinished? I was thinking of putting some linseed oil on the untreated interior, as it looks all dried out and such...
but figured you would know if that's the worst idea ever, or not
Gracias.
-Eric
yo,
slingerland themselves started treating the insides of the shells in the period just after your kit with a sealing paint. there is an opinion out there that it does improve the sound a bit etc. with that said i would say leave them standard, its part of that kits individual sound - my 2 cents
Hi Rover, here's a link to a similar question previously discussed elsewhere on the forum - Extra info always comes in handy Guitar Dude Man
Tung oil, available at reno stores is a blend of Linseed oil and polyurethane. It does a great job of "friendly" lubrication and sealing. Very easy to apply with just a rag.
I applied Tung oil on rosewood veneer on a Sonor restoration project. 5 coats, with a light sanding with oooo steel wool between coats with gorgeous results that do not negate the vintage qualities of your shells.
-kellyj
Tung oil, available at reno stores is a blend of Linseed oil and polyurethane. It does a great job of "friendly" lubtrication and sealing. Very easy to apply with just a rag. I applied Tung oil on rosewood veneer on a Sonor restoration project. 5 coats, with a light sanding with oooo steel wool between coats with gorgeous results that do not negate the vintage qualities of your shells.-kellyj
Anything that preserves and enhances THOSE shells is worth it to me! The rosewood looks best when it's rich and glossy. Wonderful kit!
I also treat some older veneers with lemon oil.
I'm going to begin the process of putting new heads on my slingerlands...meaning i'm breaking them down to do full maintenance on them in the process.Does anyone do anything to treat the interiors of the shells, if they are unfinished? I was thinking of putting some linseed oil on the untreated interior, as it looks all dried out and such...but figured you would know if that's the worst idea ever, or notGracias.-Eric
Linseed-based products are amazing, but they do dry to a hard, shiny finish that will change the look - and possibly the acoustics - of the shell's interior. You might look at Watco Rejuvenating Oil. It moisturizes the grain but doesn't have a hard shiny finish when it's dry.
