Fingerboard Conditioning

alligatorbling

alligatorbling

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What do you guys use to oil your fingerboards with? My new SG is a tad dry, so I ordered some Dunlop 02 Deep Conditioner. Ive always just used lemon oil in the past but thought id try something new. Ill report back with the results. Im probably gonna restring it this weekend (switching it over to 8s) while the strings are off ill oil down the board.
 
Diese LUBE!
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WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOOK -- I was searching for a "gag" -- a joke-- a "ha ha" and well look here-- IT really EXIST!

Can I personally have the address of anyone BUYING this product----- I need to use up some old ammunition!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad:.............also have a Louisville slugger that needs a work out.......

WHAT I -- seriously--- really? shite.... come the frig on!

AMAZON sells it!
 
Pledge...
Seriously, I've used it for 20 years, never had any issues.
Some whine that it's full of silicone, but so are some of my favorite "actresses".
It really slicks up the back of the neck too.

I've also used tung oil on some really dry boards.
It stays sticky for a day or so, then I buff it out.
 
All I know is if your working on someone else's guitar/bass you'd better make sure they want the dirt and grime removed. People look at me cross eyed when I ask that question - better safe than sorry as some people will get PISSED if you remove the dirt and grime from their fretboard ;)
 
Drumoid said:
All I know is if your working on someone else's guitar/bass you'd better make sure they want the dirt and grime removed. People look at me cross eyed when I ask that question - better safe than sorry as some people will get PISSED if you remove the dirt and grime from their fretboard ;)
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I can confirm this phenomenon.
 
Does anyone think Olde English is ok or would it be bad to use it?

OLD ENGLISH® Lemon Oil Polish


Old English Lemon Oil goes beyond cleaning and conditioning to help protect wood surfaces. The furniture oil contains a light mineral oil that goes beyond cleaning to revitalize your wood. It also helps protect against everyday stains like fingerprints, mustard, wax crayons, ketchup and candle wax. Old English oil is specially formulated to clean, condition and help protect all light & dark wood surfaces thoughout your home, including: Kitchen Cabinets, Wood Furniture and Wood Paneling. It is specially formulated to work on oak, teak, walnut and all natural woods.
  • Old English Lemon Oil helps protect wood surfaces
  • Helps protect against everyday stains (fingerprints, mustard, wax crayons, ketchup and candle wax)
  • Cleans, conditions and shines to bring out wood's natural beauty
  • Contains a light mineral oil that goes beyond cleaning to revitalize your wood
  • Old English oil is specially formulated to clean, condition and help protect all light & dark wood surfaces.
 
Lemon oil if it needs it. But I recently got back a pair of guitars from a very well respected luthier. The boards appeared to have been cleaned with naphtha. And they felt great. Dry, smooth, clean. Played like a dream.

I only ever used lemon oil for cleaning. The last thing a fret board needs it moisture, IMHO. If it is too rough, have it polished or scraped smooth.

I posted some photos of my Gibson Classical recently and was embarrassed by the filth on the fretboard. I used lemon oil to clean it, but only to clean it.

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I love the finger divots in that board. Think it is brazilian? I have no idea what year it is. It was bought for $1 at a yard sale.

I need some naphtha.
 
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