Members slange316 Posted August 5, 2005 Members Posted August 5, 2005 I have a 2004 Taylor 614CE. I keep in on its stand, in a small room where relative humidity is kept 48-50%. I just noticed the finger board seems to be dry. Lots of small cracks. Nothing serious at all, but it looks as if the finger board can use some type of oil to moistureize it. What should I use?? Scott
Members BMCS Posted August 5, 2005 Members Posted August 5, 2005 Most people will suggest their own personal preference, but they will all? contain some kind of lemon oil. Head down to your local shop and see what they carry. I haven't used mine in a while and can't remember the brand (fretboard conditioner), but I know it is lemon oil.
Members daklander Posted August 5, 2005 Members Posted August 5, 2005 A carbide tipped chainsaw will do just fine. On a serious note, use a good citrus type of furniture oil that is used for fine furniture. The citrus element, orange or lemon, will do a great cleaning job and the oils in the product will help keep the wood from becoming overly dried out. DON"T use anything with silicone in it unless it's made specically for an acoustic guitar. You may find the silicone will re-act with the glue that holds the whole thing together, as well as possibly the binding and rosette materials.
Members JasmineTea Posted August 5, 2005 Members Posted August 5, 2005 Last time I got a set-up the luthier gave me a bottle of Gibson fretboard conditioner. Hav'nt tried it yet. Lemon or orange oil will work fine. Just put a little on an old T-shirt and aply it. wipe off the excess, does'nt take much. Don't use anything with silicone period.
Members BMCS Posted August 5, 2005 Members Posted August 5, 2005 I've been using Fenders Fretboard conditioner for a long time and its good stuff. Too bad my brain/memory doesn't work as good:(
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