Is that 8oz bottle for $13 the same stuff?
 
-JP

No, it's 8oz of a different brand, not Simpler's organic.

What about bore oil like the kind used on woodwind instruments ?

Was it pure lemon oil? It's just that the price seems out of line for the same quality oil that's been mentioned....
 
Good question about the bore oil...
 
(Message edited by jet_powers on December 02, 2008)

The thing you want to be sure of is it is pure lemon oil. Some lemon oils have waxes added that will cause gumming and buildup on the frets. Personally I would verify with the manufacturer that it is pure essential oil and that the seller is a legitimate representative before buying off ebay.    
 
Keith

Here's the seller's eBay store, if you want to make a judgment as to their reliability:
 
http://stores.ebay.com/WFMED

I have to admit I was skeptical as well - you don't want to skimp when it comes to your Alembic! - but the seller looks legit to me. Might have to get some myself...

It seems it is worth checking out.  I'd examine it before putting it on the bass, but it looks promising.  8oz is a very large supply unless you have a couple dozen instruments.

What I really want is 32 oz of Patchouli!
 
It's for a prank.    I can't get that much skunk smell, this'll be a good substitute.
 
Bradley

They look legitimate. I'm not trying to talk you out of buying from the ebay site but 8oz might be excessive. Plant based oils can go rancid after a while and very little is used on the necks. You can google lemon oil +rancid to get an idea of shelf life.  
 
I just checked my bottle which is .5 oz (15 ml) and it is just under half full. I bought this late last spring and have used it to oil all 3 of my Alembics twice. I figure I can get another couple of oilings out of it.  
 
Keith

I got mine from www.iHerb.com
 
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=904
 
4oz for $8.72 plus S/H
 
That much will probably last me a lifetime!

I used pure Tung oil once. Not recommended.