Hello!

I'm wondering what -- if anything -- I can do about the flaking and worn-through-the-finish spots on my 1935 (or so) Slingerland Songster. This is not just the normal crazing of cracked varnish; the wood is exposed in some small places.

First, the lower body where arms have draped and strummed, some of the finish is gone but is not actively peeling away. Perhaps it has been like this for years already. I would like to know if there is some way to arrest further flaking and preserve the integrity of the wood.

Photo linked here: Slingerland Body 
http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/5616297/sn/1468194554/name/SlingerTenorBody1.jpg

Second, wear on the neck, particularly at the first first fret and a little down from there, has also exposed the wood. I know this is because of its having been a well-played guitar. Probably nothing to do for this other than wiping after playing.

Photo linked here: Slingerland Neck
http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/5616297/sn/1055594862/name/SlingerTenorNeck1.jpg

Any recommendations of how to best care for these areas will be appreciated! Then again, maybe I should keep it in perspective: when I reach 70+ years, I suppose there will be a certain amount of flaking and excessive wear showing on me, too.

Thanks!