Tj1212 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I recently bought an epiphone LP 100 and I find that there is a kind of grittyness when I do bends on the 12th-22nd frets. I've noticed it isn't the strings causing the problem. Is there a way to eleviate the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Is the problem the frets, a rough fingerboard, or both ?? The fingerboard can be treated with "fret doctor", mineral oil, or, some use real linseed oil......If it's the frets, they can be smoothed a bit......Not my area of expertise................................. You'll get some better and more detailed posts to help you........... Oh, welcome to the forum................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tj1212 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Is the problem the frets, a rough fingerboard, or both ?? The fingerboard can be treated with "fret doctor", mineral oil, or, some use real linseed oil......If it's the frets, they can be smoothed a bit......Not my area of expertise................................. You'll get some better and more detailed posts to help you........... Oh, welcome to the forum................. Well it feels like the frets are the problem. Also, thank you for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Well it feels like the frets are the problem. On the Epi Lounge, check out the DIY pinned thread at the top of the page..... And, once again, you'll get some great advice soon................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tj1212 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 On the Epi Lounge, check out the DIY pinned thread at the top of the page..... And, once again, you'll get some great advice soon................ Well, thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have found that for the fingerboard, you take a credit card and bend it to the shape of the fingerboard, using it like a scraper. This removes any small grit or finish residue to clean the board. After that use some fine sandpaper, or a fingernail buffer to smooth the top of the frets. Lastly, oil the board with some RAW linseed oil. Let me be the second to extend a welcome. I'm sure others are going to chip in with their home remedies also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tj1212 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have found that for the fingerboard, you take a credit card and bend it to the shape of the fingerboard, using it like a scraper. This removes any small grit or finish residue to clean the board. After that use some fine sandpaper, or a fingernail buffer to smooth the top of the frets. Lastly, oil the board with some RAW linseed oil. Let me be the second to extend a welcome. I'm sure others are going to chip in with their home remedies also. Thanks for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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