Oh,
The guitar necks?
Certain type of wood is sesitive to humidity (high humidity or lack of it). The oil protects the wood from drying up, or...the opposite. I have to do it every six months or so. Keeps me busy, 'cause nowadays I have about 15 guitars.

That's why I like synths - all they need is a battery replacement about every...thousand years !

-ED-
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