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Post by aj1169 on Feb 2, 2007 16:16:38 GMT -7
Just wondering, what type of string cleaners do you guys prefer for your electrics? I've always used Fast Fret for as long as I can remember. When I was at the music store the other day, I noticed it seems there's alot more options out there now for cleaners. Just wanted to see if any are worth trying. Thanks
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Post by jzguitar on Feb 2, 2007 16:41:41 GMT -7
I've been using the Dunlop String Cleaner/Conditioner whenever my strings feel a little cruddy. Seems to slick them up nice. I used it on the road a lot last year on guitars that would only get played for a song or two a night. This kept the strings feeling better for longer (I didn't want to change them every show since they weren't used that much.)
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Post by Sam A. on Feb 5, 2007 20:47:48 GMT -7
Ernie Ball just released a new line of neck conditioner, string cleaner, and guitar polish in wipes. I saw'em at NAMM. I'm easy to impress.
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 6, 2007 8:31:30 GMT -7
I can see him now "Oh looky how shiney the strings are!" as he hops up and down and squeals like a girl scout! (That's what I do anyway. SSHH, it's a secret!!)
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Post by Sam A. on Feb 6, 2007 8:50:49 GMT -7
I can see him now "Oh looky how shiney the strings are!" as he hops up and down and squeals like a girl scout! (That's what I do anyway. SSHH, it's a secret!!) I thought nobody saw me. Of couse I was the only guy wearing frilly socks. Ok this is getting weird. Thread officially Hijacked. I apologize. Back on topic. Love the Dunlop stuff but I still want to get some of the new ernie ball stuff
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Post by (8^D) on Feb 6, 2007 9:18:01 GMT -7
Lemon oil. Conditions the neck wood too.
If the strings get to the point they need 'conditioned' they generally get changed.
sama, Ghost Busters fan? Kept waiting for the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man...
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Post by Sam A. on Feb 6, 2007 9:43:59 GMT -7
Ghost Busters may be the funniest movie ever made. Anyone I meet that doesn't like it, I'm willing to bet we have nothing else in common.
I really like Guitar Honey for the fret board.
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Post by Joey Beverages on Feb 6, 2007 11:44:49 GMT -7
Tried lemon oil .... based on keepin' the neck conditioned. If strings are getting too cruddy, then they get changed. Lately, have tried a light olive oil for my rosewood. Seems to work .... and make me think of salad and garlic bread. Yum ;D
+1 on the Stay Puft Marshmallow .....
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Post by billyguitar on Feb 6, 2007 12:30:11 GMT -7
Ghost Busters was a great movie but Ghost Hunters (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) on Sci Fi network is the real deal!
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Post by BW on Feb 6, 2007 16:53:20 GMT -7
Woody's BBQ sauce
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Post by Sam A. on Feb 6, 2007 17:26:44 GMT -7
Roscoes Chicken and Waffle Grease. Thats the true MOJO
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Post by chipstar75 on Feb 7, 2007 14:46:17 GMT -7
wd-40 ....what have you got that sticks or squeeks?
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Post by (8^D) on Feb 7, 2007 16:07:23 GMT -7
I also, occassionally, have a member of the crowd help out by volunteering his/her alcoholic beverage of choice. Works briefly, then seems to compound the 'dirty string' condition. Also does the same with gear on the floor - you can tell the liquid beverage is working when your sound shifts to a loud roaring buzz or REALLY working when the sound is SO clean you can't hear anything at all. ;D
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Post by Hohn on Feb 8, 2007 9:52:24 GMT -7
The best cleaner I've found is a dry microfiber cloth. Microfiber RULES! For chemicals, I've tried all the stuff that's out there except the new stuff. My take? None of those alcohol-based cleaners does anything very special. If you like them, save yourself some money and buy some William's 'Lectric Shave preshave lotion. It works as well (or better) then most of those alcohol-based products and works as well as most (not all) and better than some and a LOT LESS cost. For oils, you want some Clarinet Bore oil. Clarinets are made of ebony, and this is designed to seal the wood and condition it to prevent cracks. For ebony boards, there's none better. I've had exceptional results with bore oil on Rosewood as well. On maple boards, I don't oil them (no point, since they're sealed). Instead, I just give them a good coat of wax. Try the Butcher's Bowling alley paste wax. It's pretty much carnauba in turpentine as far as I can tell-- but works great on maple. housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-paste-waxes/butchers-paste-wax-144998.aspxIt's also great for the back of ANY neck-- finished or raw. It's also VERY flammable, so be careful. It's the kind of thing that builds up over time, so if you're trying to help a sticky neck feel smooth, just scuff the back with some 0000 steel wool and give it a couple coats of this stuff and you're in neck heaven!
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Post by pacubob on Feb 13, 2007 22:38:16 GMT -7
I took the neck off my tele, took the poly off the frets and scuffed the fretboard with 0000 steel wool. sanded the back to bare wood working up to 600 grit and then 0000. Then I finished the back with 4 coats of tru-oil using the 0000 in between. Leaves a nice satiny finish. Got some good, decent sized micro fiber cloths from Ed Roman and I always seem to have a handful of alcohol 2x2's in my pocket when I get off shift at the hospital. They work well for touching up strings and you can keep a few in your case. Add me to the Ghostbusters fan club. Sigourney Weaver, I'll be your key master.
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