Members mgcasella Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hello, I found "HEMP OIL FRET BOARD CONDITIONER" on ebay at http://stores.ebay.com/ZZGuitarworks A few questions: 1. Has anyone tried this? 2. Does anyone know if this stuff would be better to use than the standard lemon oil or would it be the same? 3. Is this worth experimenting with? Thanks! -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 I've been using Formby's lemon oil for years without any problems. It works great and it's inexpensive. Why gamble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Don't bogart that hemp oil fret board conditioner, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 I've been using bacon grease lately. IMO, if you play right after eating sausage pizza it conditions the fretboard wonderfuly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Yeah, that sounds like something to avoid. Not worth it, IMO. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 I've been using bacon grease lately. IMO, if you play right after eating sausage pizza it conditions the fretboard wonderfuly. Stephen Stills is said to eat fried chicken just prior to changing his bass strings...he likes 'em greasy-dead, so he doesn't wipe his fingers off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Stephen Stills is said to eat fried chicken just prior to changing his bass strings...he likes 'em greasy-dead, so he doesn't wipe his fingers off! Mmmmm, Fried Chicken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 My choice is walnut oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Nostalgia time...Anyone remember these things?: I mean, since we're discussing oil from hemp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members denvertrakker Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 While we're at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dparr Posted April 29, 2007 Members Share Posted April 29, 2007 Your guitar will loose it's long term note memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Stephen Stills is said to eat fried chicken just prior to changing his bass strings...he likes 'em greasy-dead, so he doesn't wipe his fingers off! See? I'm not the only one! ..and you all thought I was joking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smatel Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Nostalgia time...Anyone remember these things?: I mean, since we're discussing oil from hemp... Boy does that bring back some... no wait, it doesn't. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 I use gun stock oil, available at any sporting goods store, but not often. I've used it once each on my 33-year-old Sakura 12-string, my 5-year-old Alvarez beater, and our daughter's probably-25-year-old Epi, with good results each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Boy does that bring back some... no wait, it doesn't. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 32-20-Blues Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Stephen Stills is said to eat fried chicken just prior to changing his bass strings...he likes 'em greasy-dead, so he doesn't wipe his fingers off! Jesus, he must change his bass strings every week - have you seen how big he is these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Was this the same fretboard oil I saw Woody Harrelson hawking on a late night infomercial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RizinRico Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 NO NO NOYou SMOKE it MON!den be blowin the smoke over the strings MON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AK47 Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 I use gun stock oil, available at any sporting goods store, but not often. I've used it once each on my 33-year-old Sakura 12-string, my 5-year-old Alvarez beater, and our daughter's probably-25-year-old Epi, with good results each time. Gun stock oil is linseed oil which is simular to hemp oil. It just doesn't smoke as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 whats next - eye of newt ? I do not oil mine more than once a year and sparse at that -a drop on a rag rub in lightly ( only 100 percent lemon oil ) Ive had my oil for over 30+ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 Gun stock oil is linseed oil which is simular to hemp oil. It just doesn't smoke as well. Mostly right. I use Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil. I've had the same 3 ounce bottle for years. The label says "Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish is the professional's choice for gunstock finishing. Its unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud, yellow, or crack with age. . . ." and elsewhere, "Contains petroleum distillates. . . ." So it's not just pure linseed oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AK47 Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 Mostly right. I use Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil. I've had the same 3 ounce bottle for years. The label says "Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish is the professional's choice for gunstock finishing. Its unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud, yellow, or crack with age. . . ." and elsewhere, "Contains petroleum distillates. . . ." So it's not just pure linseed oil. I've used "Tru-Oil" on gun stocks but have never considered it for fretboards. I've also used linseed oil on gunstocks so I know they are different. Still makes for good hemp smoking humor. I do have concerns about using a finishing oil on fretboards rather than a cleaning and moisurizing oil like lemon oil. Of course it may make it more like a finished fretboard as the maple fretboard on a Strat. You have me curious. I may have to experiment on a beater. Did you say this is a one time treatment for the life of the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdelsolray Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 I've used hemp oil for over 10 years on guitars. Works fine and smells like a hippie festival. The hemp oil (in the bottle) will go rancid after some time, being a vegetable based oil, so find other uses for it in the meantime. It works great for backrubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted May 13, 2007 Members Share Posted May 13, 2007 I've used "Tru-Oil" on gun stocks but have never considered it for fretboards. I've also used linseed oil on gunstocks so I know they are different. Still makes for good hemp smoking humor. I do have concerns about using a finishing oil on fretboards rather than a cleaning and moisurizing oil like lemon oil. Of course it may make it more like a finished fretboard as the maple fretboard on a Strat. You have me curious. I may have to experiment on a beater. Did you say this is a one time treatment for the life of the guitar? More than likely, it'll want to be oiled more and more often...and it'll want you to buy a lot of twinkies, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AK47 Posted May 14, 2007 Members Share Posted May 14, 2007 More than likely, it'll want to be oiled more and more often...and it'll want you to buy a lot of twinkies, too! A large twinkie habit can be expensive over time. May need to stay with the lemon oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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