EvoRider Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I have 2 Gibson SG's 13 SGJ and a 06 Standard. What is the best kind of oil for the fretboard?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlum Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 A small amount of lemon oil for rosewood types. I just wipe down maple boards and don't own any with ebony. I'm pretty sure richlite requires a quart of 10W30 every 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 . Fret Doctor . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I too use lemon oil.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoRider Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 I was useing lemon oil as well bet seen this http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/guitar-cleaning-0104-2011.aspx and got a little worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Light&Shade Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I use Gerlitz Guitar Honey. Can be used on Rosewood and Ebony fretboards. Conditions it well, leaving it feeling silky smooth. For any stubborn grime I used cotton buds and a make-up brush (very similar to a mascara brush). To clean off bits of dust and especially this time of year, pollen I use a bigger softer make-up brush. When I've finished playing I wipe the guitar down and put back in the case. kind regards, Emma :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12ay7 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 . Fret Doctor Ridiculous shipping cost. $8 for the product and $6 for the shipping? No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeah!! I'd try it for $8 if it was at a local guitar store or luthier but no way I'm shelling out $6 S&H being their cost on it would be like $1.25 or less.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I use Gerlitz Guitar Honey. Can be used on Rosewood and Ebony fretboards. Conditions it well, leaving it feeling silky smooth. For any stubborn grime I used cotton buds and a make-up brush (very similar to a mascara brush). To clean off bits of dust and especially this time of year, pollen I use a bigger softer make-up brush. When I've finished playing I wipe the guitar down and put back in the case. kind regards, Emma :) Gerlitz Guitar Honey +1. It is an amazing product with a distilled petroleum base. Wipe it on, wipe it off and that's it. No oily residue and the fretboard is left silky smooth and healthy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1967 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Music Nomads All Natural fretboard cleaner. 100% free of any lemon extracts, waxes, petroleum distillates, detergents, and water. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccblademan75 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Whatever product spray is closest & convenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I use the Gibson fretboard conditioner on my Rosewood board guitars 1-2 times a year(only if it's needed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I use Emma's method, except for the conditioner. Her conditioner is great; but about 10 years ago I bought a bottle of 'board conditioner that folks use on their violins etc. Not-so-special; it is a smidge of lemon oil in a petroleum base. Like in the Gibson article, IF ([iF] when I buy a used guitar, there is crusty crud along the fret edges, I use a soft toothbrush to remove said offending material before normal cleaning and an application of the fretboard conditioner. I might do the lemon oil thing once every year and a half or so. Your fretboard does not need deep cleaning every time you change strings (unless you are a diesel mechanic and don't wash your hands after a hard days work, then play your guitar). In over 40 years I never had a fretboard problem, loose frets, anything of that sort. After every playing session, I wipe it down with a soft cotton cloth (baby diaper are my favorite, new, not used)and store my guitars in the case when not is use. This is my patented formula ...Best to you in all things guitar! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaadrack Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I have 2 Gibson SG's 13 SGJ and a 06 Standard. What is the best kind of oil for the fretboard?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaadrack Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I agree with a couple of previous replies...lemon oil, soft cloth and cleaning the fret board less often, not more. For maple I use soft cloth (like a diaper) and minimal water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino_j Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I use Dunlop 65 once, maybe twice a year. After I play (not before), I use Fast Fret on the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Hela Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Howdy Danish oil works well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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