tris_drinkwater Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi all, I've just purchased my first new LP - 2014 Studio and I'm over the moon with it. I do have a question regarding the neck however.. I'm used to using lemon oil on my ebony neck but this has mahogany and I've not found any information on how to keep it at it's best. Any ideaS? thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi all, I've just purchased my first new LP - 2014 Studio and I'm over the moon with it. I do have a question regarding the neck however.. I'm used to using lemon oil on my ebony neck but this has mahogany and I've not found any information on how to keep it at it's best. Any ideaS? thanks, First of all; welcome to the forums, tris! And happy new guitar day! With regards to the neck care; the mahogany neck isn't bare, so won't need any additional care. 2014 Studios have a satin finish, so a clean every now and then will do fine. The fretboard, made of rosewood, will require an occasion oiling to keep it from drying out too much. Any other questions, give us a shout! There are plenty of helpful people about, happy to assist. And to introduce you to the most official unofficial rule of these here forums; pictures (of the guitar) or it didn't happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi, congratulation to your new LP. About your question, I think 14 Studios have rosewood fingerboards on a mahagony neck, I have the same fingerboard on mine and it should be no problem to apply lemon oil. Greetz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Real (food grade) lemon oil can damage the glue holding the markers in. Fake lemon oil (not food grade) is mineral oil with lemon scent. I don't use it because it contains particles of solids which I don't like the idea of personaly. I recomend fret dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi, congratulation to your new LP. About your question, I think 14 Studios have rosewood fingerboards on a mahagony neck, I have the same fingerboard on mine and it should be no problem to apply lemon oil. Greetz Ah yes; I should have been more specific. 2014 Studio guitars have a Maple neck, while the Studio Pro model has the Mahogany neck. Either way; both have a topcoat, so neither would need additional care. Both also feature rosewood, so +1 to Mr.Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 All you need to "treat" is the fretboard. any good cleaner or polish made for gutiar finishes for the back of the neck is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Congrats on the new axe. Unoficial forum rule: pics or it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Pesh... not sure where you're getting your info from .. Gibson does not put any coating on their rosewood or ebony fret boards. you need to use a product to condition your fret board; lemon oil (as it's called) or more modern renditions; Gibson Fret Board Conditioner or Professor Greens http://www.professor....com/store.html as for the body and the neck of a Gibson Les Paul.. they maybe made out of Mahogany (many with maple cap's glued to the body) but they are covered in a Nitro finish over the paint and do not need the conditioning. for the most part a lint free micro cloth should do for the body and back of the neck of the guitar; for polishing you'll need a guitar polish of your choice (many choices, many arguments from fellow guitarists) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrian66 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Congrats on the new Les Paul. Would love to see it! I use Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes. They come in individual packets like the wet wipes you use to clean your hands. When you have the strings off for whatever reason you can just use one of these wipes to clean and condition the fretboard. Easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Congrats on the new LP. Here is a quick and easy guide for maintenance http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19800-guitar-shop-101-the-great-guitar-cleanup?page=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old guy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 37 years of playing, i have never added oil to a neck of a guitar, it gets enough oil from your skin. i could see maybe 1 time every few years using Lemon JUICE, in a very small amount, like on a q-tip, to cut through the dead skin build up, on the sides of the fret bars to clean it. but it is your guitar, but i would not put oil on anything. the wood is dead and kiln dried, to take the water and oils out of the wood, so it is stable. but that is just my view. Hi all, I've just purchased my first new LP - 2014 Studio and I'm over the moon with it. I do have a question regarding the neck however.. I'm used to using lemon oil on my ebony neck but this has mahogany and I've not found any information on how to keep it at it's best. Any ideaS? thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 37 years of playing, i have never added oil to a neck of a guitar... It's good to have another old guy telling them that, Old Guy. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's good to have another old guy telling them that, Old Guy. rct I agree on the neck brother rct , we are close in age . But the fret board I've always used fret Dr to keep it from drying out . Mother told you not to argue with me 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tris_drinkwater Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome and all the great tips above. I posted rather quickly yesterday as I was in between tasks at my desk. Most of you understood that I was talking about the fret-board and not the rear of the neck itself. As for the "pictures or it didn't happen" comment, that's an internet oldie but a goody.. and I am happy to provide :) I'll have a look at the few of the links later today and get something as suggested. thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That looks nice! Is that a Fender cable? Sorry but im on my phone and can't see it. Look's like mine bought it in a hurry one day because my Planet Waves cable stoped working. So I went into the nearest musicstore and they only had Fender cables. Bought one thinking: this will do for the moment. And now Im surprised, that one is still working, and no noise in my signal. Not bad for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrian66 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Great looking guitar! I just saw it in the studio club thread. I love the blue Les Pauls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tris_drinkwater Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 thanks chaps. yep, fender cable.. again all they had in my local store. it has the added benefit as acting like a kick stand :) on the bridge pickup with tone to max and the amp with the 'dirt' turned up it sounds simply fantastic. love my les paul.... (Mrs is starting to think more than her... she could be right!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 the best oil to use on yer neck is this stuff right here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Congratulations!!! Your new LP looks awesome, enjoy it!!! When you condition your fret board, just make sure you use only a small amount of oil. Do not saturate the fret board, a little oil goes a very long way. HNGD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Most of you understood that I was talking about the fret-board and not the rear of the neck itself. I understood that. You should understand that I've been playing since 1971 and I've never oiled any fingerboard on any guitar. It wasn't until the mid-late 90's that people started talking about oiling fingerboards followed by the plethora of products to do it with. Suit yourself as always, but there is on need for it. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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