the dog Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I just ordered this 3 pack for the fret board conditioner to use on my Granadilo fret board on my Signature T. Do I have to worry about getting it on the inlays? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 As I am considering to buy these products, I researched the web and couldn't find any bad customer reviews. Fretboard, finish and metal conditioner seem to be useful and free of adversive effects. My primary intention is the use of the metal cleaner on nickel-plated surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 You shouldn't have any issues if the fretboard conditioner gets on the inlays, as they won't absorb the moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for the info. I never thought about it not being absorbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've been playing since 1971. I've never put anything special on any guitar neck, and they've all been fine, lots of dozens of them. I've used windex to clean my guitars and they are just fine. I've never used anything special but Dunlop polish once in a while on any guitar, they've all always been just fine. I'd imagine it isn't possible for a specific guitar cleaner type product to harm them. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've been playing since 1971. I've never put anything special on any guitar neck, and they've all been fine, lots of dozens of them. I've used windex to clean my guitars and they are just fine. I've never used anything special but Dunlop polish once in a while on any guitar, they've all always been just fine. I'd imagine it isn't possible for a specific guitar cleaner type product to harm them. rct P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've been playing since 1971. I've never put anything special on any guitar neck, and they've all been fine, lots of dozens of them. I've used windex to clean my guitars and they are just fine. I've never used anything special but Dunlop polish once in a while on any guitar, they've all always been just fine. I'd imagine it isn't possible for a specific guitar cleaner type product to harm them. rct so Rich, are you saying everything is fine then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 so Rich, are you saying everything is fine then? LOL! By my reckoning things must be at least Extra-Fine. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 [laugh] rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 okay then, glad we got that sorted out! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 On a marginally more serious point we should consider which cloths to use. I've never had a problem with 'product' but using good quality well-laundered 100% cotton cloths is always fine. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 On a marginally more serious point we should consider which cloths to use. I've never had a problem with 'product' but using good quality well-laundered 100% cotton cloths is always fine. P. +1 "...marginally more serious..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well I got my fret board conditioner in and I really like what it did to fretboard. It darkened it up and gave it good color and when my fingers touch it its much smoother with string bends and vibrato. The body polish and string lubricant both did a fantastic job also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexorgtr Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I would stick to products made for guitars. There was a true story of someone who used a furniture polish on a Gibson guitar, and whatever it was made of (likely for urethane finishes) made the nitro peel. Just stick to Nitro compatible stuff please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjohnson Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 As with most guitar related things - a little goes a long way. Rosewood and other fretboard woods have natural oils. When ever we use a product on them, we are eventually displacing the natural oils with the goo in the product. And drying oils like linseed oil will coat and seal the raw wood - great for gun stocks, not what I want on my natural fretboards though. The Gibson stuff is good as any other, better then some - just use a tiny bit IF for some reason you think your fingerboard is getting dry. The Body polish is great, the string clean/lub is good too and may prolong the life of the strings some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Fret Doctor all the way. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I use windex to clean finger dirt off guitar fretboards...I buy a lot of used guitars, some beautifully taken care of, some disgusting. The windex cleans the gunk out and dries on its own. I use old clean rags made from tee shirts to wipe the board clean, and keep one in the case to wipe down the frets and strings after playing...keeps them live much longer and they sound better. I will use a little olive oil if the board is extremely dry, but that usually lasts for years, and it does not take much. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I use mineral oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 i use Gibson fret board oil, and also lemon oil as well. 2 to 3 times a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I use lemon oil every couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I use Lem-Oil. Just be sure not to use it on maple fret boards if you have any guitars with maple fret boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I use Lem-Oil. Just be sure not to use it on maple fret boards if you have any guitars with maple fret boards. Unless it's baked maple :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Fret Doctor, I've used Guitar Honey and Lemon oil also which works fine but doesn't darken the board to the degree of Fret Doctor. Guitars I don't polish often I try not to and just use a good cloth to wipe them down. I don't do the boards often either. I have noticed that even new, now and again a Gibson will have a dry looking board though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitedrifter Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I use windex to clean finger dirt off guitar fretboards... mark Windex That just ain't right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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