Members Catalin Posted March 7, 2006 Members Share Posted March 7, 2006 I have a Warwick Streamer LX - ovangkol neck wenge fretboardWhat do you recommend me for fretboard cleaning&protecting ? I want to use :Dunlop 01 FINGERBOARD CLEANER & PREP Dunlop 02 FINGERBOARD DEEP CONDITIONER Do you think that those products may affect the wenge fretboard? http://www.jimdunlop.com/products/ma...d01/index.htmlhttp://www.jimdunlop.com/products/ma...d02/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takeout Posted March 7, 2006 Members Share Posted March 7, 2006 The only thing I'd worry about would be stuff building up in those gigantic pores that wenge has. Maybe use a toothbrush to help scrub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted March 7, 2006 Members Share Posted March 7, 2006 I have always used boiled linseed oil; on wenge, ebony, pao ferro and rosewood. It does a very nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Catalin Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Tnks for replyes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members tim_1002 Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 i use that. my rosewood board has some big pores due to some fungus issues. the oil cleans out the stuff in the pores quite well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZedsDead Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Some people may not agree with me but.... I would never ever use any sort of chemical cleaner on that fretboard... and I would never ever use anything with nasty silicones. The residue left behind will attract more dirt, faster. I would clean it with a scotchbright pad and warm water, that will remove the buildup of skin cells, metallic dust and sweat. When that is done, I would (very very lightly) use a high-quality, silicon-free furniture oil and apply it with the grain. This will prevent the woods own natural oils from evaporating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bernard_beard Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 I've been using lemon oil on my warwick.(yes it does have a wenge fingerboard) Is this not ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZedsDead Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 I don't mean to sound like a conspiracistbut, 99% of lemon oil sold (even though it says 100% lemon oil) is not 100% lemon oil, it's less then 5% lemon oil. I small bottle of 100% lemon oil extract costs about $60.00. In any case, the citric acid works as a solvent and makes it easier to clean but it also dries out the wood and leaves behind a residue. If you use it, you should immediately oil the fretboard. Here is a good article on cleaning the fretboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Catalin Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Tnks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billy-B Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Everyone has their own spin on this. I have used Formby's Lemon Oil for many years. If used sparingly, this works very well. and does not tack-up (like linseed oil can). I certainly would not use it on maple. Billy-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Did you read the owner's manual at all? There's a little info on the last page that might help. http://www.warwickbass.com/manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LO_RYDER Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by Catalin I have a Warwick Streamer LX - ovangkol neck wenge fretboardWhat do you recommend me for fretboard cleaning&protecting ?I want to use :Dunlop 01 FINGERBOARD CLEANER & PREP Dunlop 02 FINGERBOARD DEEP CONDITIONERDo you think that those products may affect the wenge fretboard?http://www.jimdunlop.com/products/ma...d01/index.htmlhttp://www.jimdunlop.com/products/ma...d02/index.html thats exactly what I used on my Warwick Thumb 5 and it worked great! all you need is a clean cloth and the products. No fuss or special tools needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenfascist Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Leave the dirt. "It helps keep the funk". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billy-B Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by zenfascist Leave the dirt. "It helps keep the funk". If it was good enough for James Jamerson... Billy-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 That dunlop 02 fretboard deep conditioner is the best thing to use on fretboards imo. Use sparingly and lightly once a year or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Catalin Posted March 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Tnks Guys !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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