Members gibsg Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 What do you guys use to condition your guitar fretboard? My friend suggested tung oil or lighter liquid. I was using lemon oil and it turned out to be deteriorating my fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheDarxide Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 I use lemon oil now and again on my rosewood fretboards, very sparingly. What sort of fretboard have you got, how often were you doing it, and how much were you using it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Guy Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 I've been using boiled linseed oil and applying it with a toothbrush in the direction of the frets. I then wipe off any excess with a soft cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lloop9 Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 eh, I read some where that lemon oil dries up the fretbd, is that true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gibsg Posted May 3, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 my fretboard seems to dry up after using lemon oil. I applied it whenever i change strings.. helppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitArtMan Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 You'll get as many answers as there are registered users here at HC - well not quite, but this is a very opinionated subject. First off, ligher fluid is Naptha - a great solvent but wont nourish your fingerboard. I've used Linseed oil (the boiled variety) since the '70s and never, ever, no NEVER had a problem. Just apply a small amount to a clean soft rag, rub over the fingerboard, allow to soak in for a few minutes, wipe up the excess and you're good to go. Others will mention mineral oil, but I'm concerned that this may soften the fingerboard. Gerlitz Guitar Honey will be mentiond - I've used it, seems to work just fine. Lemon Oil - just lemon scent added to mineral oil. You've noted that it left you fingerboard dry. Bore oil (for woodwinds) will also get mentioned. This can be some exotic concoction of rare tropical oils, or simply mineral oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gibsg Posted May 3, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 Im using a rosewood fretboard. The lemon oil has already caused harm to my fretboard (certain areas of the fretboard seems to be fading). What will be recommend to solve this problem ? which is the best solution for conditioning the fretboard occasionally ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members JoeBoy Posted May 4, 2005 Members Share Posted May 4, 2005 Heavy Mineral Oil. Cheap, natural and leaves a fretboard looking clean and nice. If you use it and the fretboard is still dry, then you waited way to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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