Dr. Duck's Ax Wax

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Dr. Duck's Ax Wax is your ultimate companion in guitar care, offering an all-in-one cleaning solution for musicians who take pride in their instruments. This versatile product is designed to cater to a wide array of stringed instruments, from painted to oiled finishes, ensuring that your guitar always looks and performs at its best. Not just limited to body care, Ax Wax also works wonders on fingerboards, acting as a string cleaner and maintaining the integrity of metal parts.

What sets Dr. Duck's Ax Wax apart is its commitment to purity and safety. Free from wax, abrasives, silicones, plastics, and acids, this formula ensures your instrument receives gentle yet effective maintenance without any risk of damage. Whether you're prepping for a gig or simply pampering your guitar, a little goes a long way—just a few drops on a cloth are all you need to bring the shine back to your beloved instrument.

Join the community of musicians who trust Dr. Duck's Ax Wax for their cleaning and care needs. Its ease of use and reliable results make it a staple in any guitarist's toolkit, offering peace of mind with every application.

Key Features:

Suitable for all stringed instruments, including painted and oiled guitars
Cleans fingerboards and maintains metal parts effectively
Free from wax, abrasives, silicones, plastics, and acids
Compact 118 ml bottle for convenient storage and travel

Product specs

Available since	August 2016
Set	No
Oil	Yes
Polish	Yes
Cleaner	No
String Cleaner	Yes
Drapery	No
Wax	No
Storlek	0
Packaging unit	l

FAQs

What is Dr. Duck's Ax Wax used for?: Dr. Duck's Ax Wax is used for cleaning, polishing, and moisturizing guitars, banjos, and mandolins. It can be applied to the entire instrument, including the fretboard, headstock, body, pickguards, and metal parts.
Does Dr. Duck's Ax Wax contain wax?: Despite its name, Dr. Duck's Ax Wax does not contain wax. It is an oil-based formula designed to clean and polish stringed instruments.
Can Dr. Duck's Ax Wax be used on guitar strings?: Yes, Dr. Duck's Ax Wax can be used as a string cleaner, helping to prolong the life of your guitar strings by removing dirt and residue.
Is Dr. Duck's Ax Wax safe for all finishes on guitars?: Dr. Duck's Ax Wax is generally safe for most guitar finishes, but it's always recommended to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure compatibility with your specific instrument's finish.

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PROS

Enhances guitar sheen, making finishes deeper and more vibrant.
Works on all guitar parts: bodies, fretboards, hardware, and strings.
Conditions and enriches wood, especially rosewood and pau ferro.
Silky feel on necks, improving playability without stickiness.
Long-lasting; a small amount is effective for extensive cleaning.
Odor-free and non-greasy; leaves no residue.
Multi-purpose; acts as a cleaner, conditioner, and lubricant.
Economical; one bottle lasts for years with regular use.
Can significantly extend the life of guitar strings.
Safe for varied guitar finishes without risk of damage.

CONS

Bottle design can lead to spills or using too much product.
Can stain clothes if not polished off thoroughly.
Requires multiple cloths for effective cleaning and buffing.
Not recommended for use on electrical components.
Some users may find it cumbersome to manage multiple cloths.

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Users report Dr. Duck's Ax Wax may not prevent blackening on new strings, suggesting it might not be effective for preserving fresh string tone.
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Some users clean heavily soiled fretboards with Dr. Duck's Ax Wax, reporting success even on fretboards with decades of grime.
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It's recommended to use mineral oil with 0000 steel wool for cleaning, ensuring the oil collects the dust and grime as you scrub gently.
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Dan Erlewine's books suggest using steel wool for cleaning, but it's advised to protect pickups from steel wool particles if used on electric guitars.
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Features and functionality

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Contains petroleum distillates and lacks wax, abrasives, silicones, synthetics, or acids, indicating a basic cleaner rather than a comprehensive protection solution.
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Use cases and applications

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Users with sweaty hands find the product less effective in extending string life, particularly for those playing fingerpicking styles like Knopfler.
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It's noted that microfoam pads, comparable to fine sandpaper, can be used for fretboard cleaning instead of steel wool, which can leave residue.
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Some users speculate Dr. Duck's Ax Wax could be similar to baby oil, implying its formulation might be more basic than expected.
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Users warn against using olive or rapeseed oil on fretboards as they can oxidize and degrade over time.
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over 4 years ago

Good stuff

I use it for almost everything, nut lube, even for my wood tabletop. Really good value for what it does. I use it in a fast fret applicator too, just a tip if you are using it for strings.

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