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Post by LT on Feb 12, 2015 15:40:02 GMT -7
I just saw this stuff and thought I'd revive the question…..what do you guys use to condition your fretboards? Anyone tried the Finishing Oil in the link?
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Feb 12, 2015 16:30:11 GMT -7
I use Lemon oil on Rosewood finger boards. I have never tried Finishing Oil.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Feb 12, 2015 17:33:40 GMT -7
Gibson fretboard conditioner.
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 12, 2015 17:33:56 GMT -7
Not sure what I use, can't remember the name. But I do use fretboard oil religiously! Living in Colorado demands that guitars be humidified and fretboards be oiled...
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Feb 12, 2015 17:51:08 GMT -7
I'm not afraid to use gorgomyte on a maple fret board. It's supposedly good for fret wire too.
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Post by nicholas on Feb 12, 2015 18:01:30 GMT -7
I use Gerlitz Guitar Honey.
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Post by Luke on Feb 12, 2015 18:11:17 GMT -7
To add another item into the mix I use Fret Doctor. I have been very pleased with the results.
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Post by Maddog on Feb 12, 2015 18:22:34 GMT -7
I have a 4 oz bottle of "woodwind oil" (for oboes, bassoons, clarinets, etc) I bought 15 years ago. One drop on every third fret space and then rub the entire board. Just one bottle....Will prolly last the rest of my life....
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Post by thunderstruck(formerly doc001) on Feb 12, 2015 18:58:05 GMT -7
I found this while searching woodwind oil. Kind of interesting. Drowning in Oil.
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Post by smokeshowin1 on Feb 12, 2015 20:09:58 GMT -7
Lemon oil "scrubbed" into the fretboard w/ a toothbrush, then letting sit for an hour or so before toweling away. Don't know if this technique is sound. Noticed yesterday the ebony fretboard on my lp custom has what looks like hairline cracks where the oil kept seeping out of.
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Post by freddieg on Feb 12, 2015 21:11:50 GMT -7
Guitar Honey ! Cleans as well as conditions. I may try to use it as shampoo tomorrow morning.....
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Post by zed on Feb 12, 2015 22:23:07 GMT -7
I've been using Gorgomyte for years.
Cleans and conditions in one pass.
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Post by kustom250 on Feb 13, 2015 8:08:31 GMT -7
I've used the Gibson and Dunlop stuff. Both seemed to work fine.
Unlike guitar cleaner/polishers I've not noticed much difference between fretboard conditioners.
And thanks for the reminder.
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Post by brayks on Feb 13, 2015 8:11:23 GMT -7
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Post by digs57 on Feb 13, 2015 8:13:05 GMT -7
Lemon oil as well on my maple necks...
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Post by markT on Feb 13, 2015 8:16:30 GMT -7
I bought a 1oz bottle of Guitar Honey 30 years ago and still have some in it. However, it has petroleum products in it. In recent years I've read that's not good for wood long term. I too learned of Bore/Fret Doctor t beafifer.com/boredoctor.htm originally formulated for woodwinds. All natural, exotic oils. I really like it and figure this one bottle will probably last the rest of my life....
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Post by greenblues58 on Feb 13, 2015 9:12:11 GMT -7
I use planet waves fretboard conditioner every string change then strip down and clean and lemon oil annually on rosewood and ebony but not maple. I also us fast fret ,which also conditions the board,after every playing session however long......extends string life considerably. A point of note with the information pack supplied with my Larrivee from the man himself states " the natural oils in the fretboard along with the oils from your hands should be sufficient to keep the fretboard in condition"
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Post by Kris (aka smalltownsongs) on Feb 13, 2015 9:18:38 GMT -7
For my rosewood boards I'd used lemon oil for over 20 years. A friend turned me on to Guitar Honey last year and I'll never go back. If my fretboards get all gunked up I'll usually use some lighter fluid on a cloth and de-gunk em, then a light even coat of Guitar Honey. Perfecto!
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Post by jb on Feb 13, 2015 19:00:13 GMT -7
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Post by ddrzaz on Feb 13, 2015 20:38:22 GMT -7
Lemon oil here too
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Post by LT on Feb 15, 2015 14:51:57 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies! You guys turned me on to several products I didn't even know existed, and I have a list of several that I'm gonna order.
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Post by daveyk on Feb 17, 2015 13:26:35 GMT -7
I've been using this (Old English Scratch Cover for Dark Wood) to darken my rosewood boards just slightly and this (Old English Lemon Oil) to condition and protect.
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Post by LT on Feb 17, 2015 13:42:39 GMT -7
^^^ I'm using the exact same lemon oil, but wasn't aware of the Scratch Cover. Thanks!
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Post by daveyk on Feb 17, 2015 14:38:39 GMT -7
I've heard a lot about the Fret Doctor stuff. On the site where its sold a long list of fret conditioners are given and how they don't work. On the list is MINERAL OIL: "4. Mineral oil merely coats the surface, giving it a bright sheen, but does not penetrate the wood. This oil prevents absorption by a plant oil after the fact. This includes most bore oils, but not all. Read the label. Most so-called fretboard treatments and bore oils are no more than inexpensive mineral oil with a scent added, like lemon." How true is this statement? Any experts out there? Here's the link to the site if you want the details. I use lemon oil as stated above and from what I can tell, it conditions my board just fine, but of course I can't see inside my board and how much is being absorbed exactly. Is this just advertising so I'll buy their stuff or is mineral/lemon oil not absorbed into the board?
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Post by jb on Feb 18, 2015 11:47:17 GMT -7
Not an expert, but I can tell you that Fret Doctor does penetrate my fretboards, darkens the wood nicely and seems to last for 6-12 months. Can't really speak to the mineral oil question. Fret Doctor isn't cheap, but I think it works very well and a large bottle will last a long time.
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