XPAULPITT Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'm sure this has been covered before but looking through these forums takes forever, but... I was wondering if it is better to oil the baked maple boards or just leave it dry. I am very happy with the color and most people have been oiling them only to darken them up. I would prefer to leave it dry but is it better to oil it. Will it dry out if I dont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 It will definitely crack and eventually split if you don't keep a medium-thick layer of Crisco on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPAULPITT Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 I prefer bacon grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat-o-steve Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 It is no different than any other maple board. It doesn't require oil. Just wipe it clean after playing. If it gets dirty, sticky or funky, just clean it with a slightly dampened cotton rag (naptha works as a great cleaner). You can then use guitar polish or wax to make it slicker after it is cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 http://www.thegearpage.net/board/archive/index.php/t-791339.html naphtha seems to be the choice in this thread for cleaning. then there's this linky here: http://www.muzique.com/schem/fret.htm Maple being such a hard wood, I don't think it would need to be hydrated like rosewood. When's the last time you saw a maple neck on a fender crack due to not being moisturized? How about never? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 It is no different than any other maple board. It doesn't require oil. Just wipe it clean after playing. If it gets dirty, sticky or funky, just clean it with a slightly dampened cotton rag (naptha works as a great cleaner). You can then use guitar polish or wax to make it slicker after it is cleaned. Not being A D!cK but... WRONG!!! Maple being such a hard wood, I don't think it would need to be hydrated like rosewood. When's the last time you saw a maple neck on a fender crack due to not being moisturized? How about never? 1.Unoiled Maple WILL crack and split, just look at an old maple cutting board that has been neglected.... 2.That is because most fenders are finish sealed at the factory. 3.The Baked Maple boards are not sealed(at least the few I have seen), they NEED hydration or eventually will crack and split, Lemon oil/mineral oil will do the trick and it WILL darken the wood giving it more of a rosewood like appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 We only recommend not to use lemon oil with richlite fingerboards. Kind regards, Stijn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPAULPITT Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 I gotta agree with you sinner. I guess It cant hurt anything to just go ahead and oil it. Thanx for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarBuilder Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 We only recommend not to use lemon oil with richlite fingerboards. Kind regards, Stijn [lol] Yeah - that would make a very slippery mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarBuilder Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 It is no different than any other maple board. It doesn't require oil. Just wipe it clean after playing. If it gets dirty, sticky or funky, just clean it with a slightly dampened cotton rag (naptha works as a great cleaner). You can then use guitar polish or wax to make it slicker after it is cleaned. It's not a Strat, Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 A little Log Cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I prefer bacon grease. just don't ever do a charity concert for the humain society ..all them cats a dogs might try to get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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