Anyone use FingerEase/string oil?

[the24thfret]

Just wondering if anyone here uses string lubricating oil, for example Finger-ease.... I'm become somewhat addicted to the stuff and am wondering if that's normal

 

[Big Poppa]

a good way to solve the addiction is wonder wipes

 

[candid_x]

Someone recently recommended using lighter fluid on strings to clean them. I've no doubt it works very well. But the idea of carrying a container of lighter fluid around in my guitar case just doesn't give me a warm, fuzzy, secure feeling. I ran out of Wonder string Wipes yesterday; my first small container. So, let's see... lighter fluid or Wonder Wipes? Anyone got a match? Maybe I can do a little Hendrix action...

Don't recall if it was StringEase I tried awhile back, but it was a spray on container that was suppose to remove string squeak. Didn't care for it, nor would I want anything which leaves residue on the strings or my fingers.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I advocated using lighter fluid on the guitar body - It would work on the strings too.

 

[candid_x]

I advocated using lighter fluid on the guitar body - It would work on the strings too.

Yup, ya did indeed, Spudster. This was from someone else in the string business.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Just wondering if anyone here uses string lubricating oil, for example Finger-ease.... I'm become somewhat addicted to the stuff and am wondering if that's normal

I use the wonder wipes (string cleaner ones) and finger ease. I love both. The finger ease really is a great product. Same goes for the wonder wipes. I'll never use anything but wonder wipes to polish my guitar or condition my fretboard.

-Phil

 

[detracti]

I've used Finger Ease, and like it. Wonder Wipes sound interesting. Never heard of them.

 

[Brian]

The Wonder Wipe string cleaner is actually my favorite one.

Calling it a string cleaner limits the full potential of the product.

It lubricates (like fingerease), cleans grime (like fast fret), and also contains a polymer protectant that eliminates acid and sweat from getting to the core of the wound string.

 

[Colin]

The Wonder Wipe string cleaner is actually my favorite one.

Calling it a string cleaner limits the full potential of the product.

It lubricates (like fingerease), cleans grime (like fast fret), and also contains a polymer protectant that eliminates acid and sweat from getting to the core of the wound string.

it also helps with attracting the ladies....

 

[the24thfret]

Good to know I'm not the only one who likes this stuff, or the feeling of oily strings. There's something about a guitar setup well and with nice new greased strings before gigtime.

Don't think I can do the lighter fluid thing, though. Simply because it's lighter fluid.

The Wonder Wipe string cleaner is actually my favorite one.

Calling it a string cleaner limits the full potential of the product.

It lubricates (like fingerease), cleans grime (like fast fret), and also contains a polymer protectant that eliminates acid and sweat from getting to the core of the wound string.

Thanks for the info, though you may have a bias . Sounds like a good product, but I haven't been able to locate any here in Japan yet. If I ever do, I will be sure to give it a try.

My only gripe is that I don't like throw away cleaners at all. I wish I could find Finger-ease in larger containers so it wasn't so wasteful to use. Same goes with wonder wipes, I would think.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Yup, ya did indeed, Spudster. This was from someone else in the string business.

and likewise,I also use your tip of warm water on a cloth to keep the body clean rather than using wax. It does help on those pesky black guitars!

Now back to the "finger ease" topic

 

[kbaim]

I use the stuff and have for a number of years very lightly and only when it feels like my fingers get stuck.

 

[marsguitars]

How do Wonder Wipes compare with Fast Fret ? I've used the aforementioned for years (I daren't say the name twice, even quietly!) and love the effect it has on the strings but find I often get too much on and it then makes my fingers feel greasy... and it doesn't clean behind the strings, which I see as a big advantage for Wonder Wipes. But, coming back to my question, do they use similar cleaning/lubricating chemicals or are they totally different animals?

 

[marduke]

i use finger ease before and after playing, strings last a hell of a lot longer i love the stuff, i would try wonder wipes but i cant find anyone in brisbane, australia who stocks it

 

[the24thfret]

marduke, exactly how i feel at this point. want to try the wonderwipes as well...

 

[SteveB]

I never liked FingerEase, as I always felt that it left a sticky residue on my strings (and fingers). I am a big fan of Fast Fret, used it for decades. However, I haven't felt the need buy any Fast Fret since I got some EB Wonder Wipes. The string cleaning wipes really do a great job of "de-gunking" the strings without leaving any sort of residue or stickiness. Plus, my Fast Fret sticks always seem to dry out quickly whereas the wipes have held up for months.

 

[fly]

gotta try the wonder wipes string cleaner............freakin' awesome stuff.