Odor from JetGlo 4003

[JackTheRipper]

I have several newish 4003 basses and it seems that my 2011 4003 JetGlo has an odd odor. None of my other 2010-up basses have an noticeable odor, but the JetGlo has a distinct smell. Maybe it's the case, but whatever the source, it is odd.

Anyone else??

--jack

[woodyng]

The skb cases can impart a funky odor. You might try Febreze,or some other odor killer on the case,if you notice the smell coming from there.

[JackTheRipper]

I'm not sure if the case is the source of the odor - could be - but it also has the odor. I can try some febreeze in there to see if that clears it up.

--jack

[jdogric12]

Is Febreze finish-safe?

Are you the original owner?

Have you tried storing it outside of the case for a few days to see if you can differentiate where it's coming from: the case or the bass?

[JackTheRipper]

Is Febreze finish-safe?

Are you the original owner?

Have you tried storing it outside of the case for a few days to see if you can differentiate where it's coming from: the case or the bass?

Don't know if the finish is febreze-safe. Good question.

I am the original owner - I bought it new from Musician's Friend (coulda been a return I guess). It has had the odor since I first got it a year or so ago. It has been stored in the case in a closet, but I just recently started playing it. I had been favoring my MidBlue and Ruby 4003 basses.

I haven't tried leaving it out of the case, I'm a bit paranoid that it could get damaged. I could leave it on a stand in my "gear" room and close the door so the cats don't get in there, but it's so hot in there with the door shut. I also have a spare RIC case I could put it in.

--jack

[rickyfricky]

You may want to try baking soda packed in bags of cheesecloth . . .

Probably safer than Febreze.

[edski]

Can you describe said odor...I used to have an odd odor coming from the case for my 4001 (I believe the case is about a 1980-81 vintage). Reminded me of corks. It eventually went away.

I did have a period where the strings on the 4001 had some odd oxidation on the strings - almost felt like metal splinters. It was at my buddy's place on the water (Tampa Bay, FL) for a long time at that point and had spent most of a couple years in the case. I took the bass home (mind you, I am not on the water, but the Gulf of Mexico is about 2 miles from me, so it's hardly "dry" inland Florida at my house) and the oxidation (or whatever it was) went away in a couple days of keeping the bass out. I did a little Febreze on the case and left it open for a couple of weeks, unsure if the smell issues from years ago had anything to do with. I don't think it did.

My best guess on the string oxidation is it was a test given to me by aliens from Tau Ceti. I guess the case smell 30 years ago was some outgassing from the glue.

[Chris P]

I just love bass forums. Reading posts about 'febreze-safety' of bass finishes.

[jps]

I just love bass forums. Reading posts about 'febreze-safety' of bass finishes.

You certainly won't find that kind of top value information anywhere else!