Off Topic Dunlop Lemon Oil

[mandoismetal]

Just used some on my JP13 and it seemed to darken the wood a bit and not absorb completely.

Any thoughts on this product? Alternatives?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Craiguitar]

I used to use that, but now I use Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner. Works great!

 

[FantasyMetal]

I used to use D'Andrea Lemon Oil but I switched to the Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner which I think is a superior product.

 

[mikeller]

Another vote for Wonder Wipes

 

[ozzyrules]

I love the wonder wipes as well. My guess is that the main ingredient is lemon oil??????

 

[mtrejo]

Definitely wonder wipes here as well. Conveniently packaged and works very well.

 

[BrickGlass]

Wonder Wipes certainly work just great so they are an option without a doubt. If you really want to go the lemon oil route I think Old English is the best. It still can darken the wood if you saturate the fretboard but just be careful to not overdo it. Wipe it off quickly because you don't want it sit for very long at all.

 

[DrKev]

I avoid lemon oils. People tend to use far too much for starters. Repeatedly doing so can damage finish (which is why it should never be used on finished necks) and soaking your fretboard in it could cause problems with the frets. The great thing about wonder wipes is that they work and it's difficult to apply too much. Wonder wipes don't use lemon oil, they went with orange oil, which is not corrosive to frets.

 

[mandoismetal]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I ended up buying a couple of EB Wonder Wipes and so far I like the results!

 

[sixstrings]

I used to use that, but now I use Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner. Works great!

Best product I've ever used for fretboard.
What a coincidence it's made by the same company that makes best guitars in the world

 

[Craiguitar]

Best product I've ever used for fretboard.
What a coincidence it's made by the same company that makes best guitars in the world

It does work well, and the guy who did a re-fret on my Luke II commented that because the fretboard was so well looked after, it made the job so much easier. The old frets just popped right out, and didn't take chunks of wood out along with them. So there is something to be said for a well maintained fretboard in the long term.

 

[threeminutesboy]

wonder wipes for me as well

 

[ozzyrules]

Just did a full re-sanding, and Birchwood Casey gunstock oil & waxing on my silo special. Wow, it's like a new neck!!! I will, however, maintain it with wonder wipes now that the heavy work is done.

 

[Warg Master]

I haven't had any problems with Lemon Oil on my JP Fretboards. It darkens it when wet, but always goes back to the original color.

 

[Metlupass2]

I just oiled the dry board on my new BFR last night with great results. I've been using the Dunlop lemon oil on all my rosewood and ebony boards for years.

 

[46&TWO]

I use Kyser Dr. Stringfellow and like it. I've never tried the wipes.

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

I just bought a product at GC the other day when I did my string changes called pro line fretboard conditioner, it has lem oil and is a thin liquid spray, that i spray on a rag then apply, it worked great! No darkening, although my fretboard and neck are already darkened from playing a lot! I love the look of a well seasoned maple neck.

 

[edhalen]

After running out of my plastic container of wonder wipes (can't seem to find that container ANYWHERE any longer. Looks like they stopped packaging them that way ) I found this stuff at GC. Great stuff and left my necks/fret boards looking REALLY good and SCHMOOOOOOOTH!!!!

Music Nomad Fret board F-ONE Oil

 

[Spudmurphy]

I use lemon oil, I use wonder wipes. I also use johnsons Baby oil. An old luthiers trick. If it's good on baby's bottoms it wont be invasive on yer guitar fretboard - once again - apply sparingly.