Members dwerlin Posted October 25, 2006 Members Posted October 25, 2006 hey, what would you guys recommend for a fretboard cleaner than i can pick up at guitar center? i just received my Rogue RA-100D from Musician's Friend, amazing guitar for the price ($39.99 from their stupid deal of the day a while back)...the sound rivals that of $200-$300 guitars (though of course there are $200-$300 guitars that rival those of much higher priced guitars...so we're not talking about those). the finish is what i'd expect from a sub-$100 guitar though, so the rosewood fretboard is a bit dry and the finish around the fretboard where it attaches to the neck is a bit sloppy/dirty. anyhow, i'm looking for something cheap that might help clean up the dirt/slop at the edges of the fretboard and make it a little less dry. i'd also like something that i could use in the future on non-rosewood fretboards if possible, but not 100% necessary. thanks!
Members dwerlin Posted October 25, 2006 Author Members Posted October 25, 2006 string cleaner for the fretboard
Members STEELSTRINGS Posted October 25, 2006 Members Posted October 25, 2006 string cleaner for the fretboard Yes, it even cleans smudges on your guitar! You can actualy use the 0000 steel wool or whatever's finest for cleaning your fretboard and fastfret for conditioning. It's just mineral oil:)
Members dwerlin Posted October 25, 2006 Author Members Posted October 25, 2006 very interesting, thanks!
Members bbarkow Posted October 25, 2006 Members Posted October 25, 2006 Instead of Guitar Center, just go to the hardware store and buy some linseed oil and 0000 steel wool. It'll even polish your frets. I don't imagine they were dressed real well at the factory.
Members dwerlin Posted October 25, 2006 Author Members Posted October 25, 2006 will linseed oil leave any slick residue? the frets were actually suprisingly good
Members ziganaut Posted October 25, 2006 Members Posted October 25, 2006 Gibson Luthier's Choice Fretboard Conditioner is the best stuff. I've been using it for like seven years (same bottle). Bought at GC so I'm sure they still sell it. After you rub it in, let it absorb for a while, then dry off the frets with a paper towel before putting the strings back on. Don't buy into oldskool tactics like linseed oil etc. They're just not as good...
Members Freeman Keller Posted October 25, 2006 Members Posted October 25, 2006 You will see all sorts of things, most commonly something like lemon oil. Martin says don't use anything on the fretboard - many cleaners are hard on the old classic finishes (probably won't hurt a catalyzed or UV finish tho). Ford say lemon oil is OK, but adds "This kind of fingerboard cleaning should be a once-a-year event, at the most. Too much scrubbing and oiling can easily do more damage than good." http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenMaint/Cleaning/cleaning01.html All I have ever used, and all I ever will use, is a damp cloth to wipe down the fretboard (and the rest of the guitar, bridge, under the strings, etc) when I change strings.
Members bbarkow Posted October 26, 2006 Members Posted October 26, 2006 Originally posted by ziganaut Don't buy into oldskool tactics like linseed oil etc. They're just not as good... If it's good enough for Gruhn's, it's good enough for me.
Members recordingtrack1 Posted October 26, 2006 Members Posted October 26, 2006 I've heard that lighter fluid works really well. RT1:thu:
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