Members pirata Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I got he strings off right now, and the only thing I got to clean the filthy rosewood fretboard on my strat is murphys pure vegetable oil soap. It says that it safely cleans wood so....can I? so far i just kinda scraped the filth off with a pick. http://www.colgate.com/app/MurphyOilSoap/US/EN/HomePage.cwsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nomad000 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Bacon fat's pretty popular around here lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tkachuk07 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Bacon fat's pretty popular around here lately Second that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Yes, it should be fine. I recommended Murphy's in the bacon thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm in the exact same situation. I read the instructions and it said it was only safe for finished wood so I decided against it. Wait to clean your guitar, spend a penny and do it the proper way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mmmm....bacon. I usually like my bacon between two slices of .....bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pirata Posted June 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 ummm........bacon? explanation please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mc5nrg Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Get some 0000 steel wool and take the neck off or cover the body with the common checkout plastic bag. Or get the synthetic equivelant of sw.Then treat the board with some sort of fb treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crofty9 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Guitar Honey Its a few bucks a bottle but it lasts for a loooong time...does a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Usually a damp rag (not wet) and little elbow grease works just fine for me. If its really really bad I'll use a small amount of naptha to clean it. Then condition the board with mineral oil if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lenduffy Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I use the 0000 steel woll and lemon oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pirata Posted June 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Its done! I used a slightly damp cloth and that worked, I just got it kinda damp and then buffed it with a sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Its done! I used a slightly damp cloth and that worked, I just got it kinda damp and then buffed it with a sock. Well done. That way usually works just fine. It takes some time, but it's satisfying work. i think this is one of the areas of guitar maintenance that most people on here make way too big of a deal out of. it really isn't that complicated, nor do we need special tools or cleaning products to do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well done. That way usually works just fine. It takes some time, but it's satisfying work. i think this is one of the areas of guitar maintenance that most people on here make way too big of a deal out of. it really isn't that complicated, nor do we need special tools or cleaning products to do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheapskate Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Murphy's oil soap will make your fretboard sticky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 it really isn't that complicated, nor do we need special tools or cleaning products to do a good job. Actually, sometimes you need them. But you're right, it's not complicated. Even if you don't need them, they can make the process easier. And depending on your objective you may choose different products. I recently spend over an hour cleaning a guitar, using steel wool, Formby's Deep Cleaning Build-Up Remover, and a fingerboard oil. My goal was to remove grime and rust. Other times I use a cloth and Gerlitz guitar honey, and only spend a minute or two. My goal was to clean and condition the fingerboard. And most of the time I don't need these products, but it's good to have choices and it's great that people here and elsewhere have shared their tips and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Actually, sometimes you need them. But you're right, it's not complicated. Even if you don't need them, they can make the process easier. And depending on your objective you may choose different products. I recently spend over an hour cleaning a guitar, using steel wool, Formby's Deep Cleaning Build-Up Remover, and a fingerboard oil. My goal was to remove grime and rust. Other times I use a cloth and Gerlitz guitar honey, and only spend a minute or two. My goal was to clean and condition the fingerboard. And most of the time I don't need these products, but it's good to have choices and it's great that people here and elsewhere have shared their tips and experiences. Right on. There are definitely times I need to break out the big guns and get a little more aggressive when cleaning up an instrument. But, for most cleanings that are casually done during a string change, a touch up with a damp rag is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DFB Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 Lighter fluid to get the gunk off the fingerboard.Then wipe it with lemon oil.Wipe off the extra oil,done.It works better than bacon fat and yelling "Soooouie!!":wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 To clean a nasty rosewood board, you will need: A soft bristled tooth brush Naphtha - Lighter Fluid Woodwind bore oil A soft cloth or rag Apply a moderate amount of lighter fluid to the tooth brush and brush the gunk off the board - it will not hurt your finish. Use a pick to scrape offt prehistoric gunk. Apply a drop of bore oil between every fret, rub it in - this rehydrates your board. Gently rub the drops into the wood, let it soak for a minute or two. Wipe off the excess oil if there is any, lube the nut, restring, set it up, and rock out! Presto! Do Not Use Murphy's Oil Soap!..........................definitely not formulated for guitar fret boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fatcat Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have been told by gibson authorized repairmen that murphys is safe on ebony. Not sure about mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 ummm........bacon? explanation please? Trust us. Just go with it young grasshopper. Just be sure to make a thread about the results about a week or two later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mer2112 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I just got it kinda damp and then buffed it with a sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axepilot Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have been told by gibson authorized repairmen that murphys is safe on ebony. Not sure about mahogany. I don't know about that. I do know that my previously posted method is sound and safe. I'll leave the Murphy's to wall paneling and furniture - I'll go with what I know as safe for my fretboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 when I did my scallop job on the rosewood fretboard of my Strat I used Murphy's Oil Soap and a stiff nylon bristled brush to clean it really good about 2-3 times during the process... worked great. That's been several years ago and still rocking that guitar. For normal cleaning, I use Formby's Lemon Oil(about $4 at WalMart) and a cotton t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mighty Coogna! Posted June 6, 2008 Members Share Posted June 6, 2008 denatured alcohol/ then condition with mineral oil/lemon oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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