GHS fast fret

[brusdon]

Is it ok to use products like GHS fast fret on a rosewood fretboard guitar like the JP, or is it preferable to stick to lemon oil?

 

[robelinda2]

fast fret is for strings, not fretboards.

 

[brusdon]

fast fret is for strings, not fretboards.

I think it's for both, and the back of the neck as well, but I could be wrong...

I've used it on my rg prestige, but I wanted to make sure it wouldn't damage the fretboard of my JP before I start using it.

 

[dg5150]

If it goes on the strings, it will end up on the neck !

Doug

 

[J-Nick]

I use fast fret all the time on the strings to prevent early corrosion and never had any issues. I use lemon oil on the fretboard once in a while when the rosewood looks dry.

Cheers!

 

[CudBucket]

I wonder where people get their info. It's for strings. Not fretboards or the back of the neck. Wow.

 

[SteveB]

I've been using Fast Fret for decades and it never harmed any of my guitars.

I use it on my JP6 all the time.

But you're supposed to apply the Fast Fret and then wipe it off with a cloth. (Like the one that comes with it.) I believe the product is mostly lemon oil anyway.

 

[brusdon]

I wonder where people get their info. It's for strings. Not fretboards or the back of the neck. Wow.

I believe the product descroption is "GHS Fast Fret, not a spray! Contains no silicone. It’s a liquid in an applicator. Use it on strings, fretboard, back of neck. Lets fingers slide freely, keeps strings clean, is good for wood. "

Thanks for all the info, just wanted to clarify really.

 

[CudBucket]

I believe the product descroption is "GHS Fast Fret, not a spray! Contains no silicone. It’s a liquid in an applicator. Use it on strings, fretboard, back of neck. Lets fingers slide freely, keeps strings clean, is good for wood. "

Thanks for all the info, just wanted to clarify really.

You believe? The first GHS Fast Fret add I pulled up on the internet says nothing of the fretboard or neck.

 

[brusdon]

Taken off a music supplier site I use - thomann.de

Says essentially the same thing on stringsdirect

 

[Rossie]

But it doesn't state it on itself?

 

[Mick]

No Fast Fret!!! No Good

 

[CudBucket]

But it doesn't state it on itself?

I'm going to check when I get home.

 

[SteveB]

No Fast Fret!!! No Good

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on it Mick, but I've been using it (to clean strings, not on the back of the neck or anything) for decades. I'm one of those players who gets a lot of 'flesh' on the strings, and I use FF to clean that gunk off of the strings. I have never witnessed any damage to any of my guitars.

 

[Mick]

1. It´s very uncomfortable to use the shaving-brush and avoid fretboard contact.
2. After the first usage you reapply the dirt (now in the brush) to the strings.
3. You told you are careful, but I´ve seen others that have damaged their fretboard over the years not taking care and applying Fastfret on the board.

You can simply clean your strings with an old cotton shirt and a friend of mine who sweats a lot applies a tiny amount of flute oil on the new strings. Keeps them fresh he insists.

That´s my opinion.
Mick

 

[Trev]

I have found that Fast Fret does add to the problem of a "gunky" build up on the fretboard when applied to the strings over time. My fingers have turned a new set of stainless steel strings black within a couple of hours. I thought Fast Fret was working well until the neck on my JP6 started to feel sticky and overly waxy. I stopped using it about a year ago.

The best product I've come across is Bay City String Wipes - little pads with alcohol that you use before and after playing on the strings - they help to keep the strings and subsequently the fretboard free of gunk. Bear in mind that everyone's skin chemistry is different so whatever works for you. I certainly wouldn't use Fast Fret directly on the fretboard and no way on the back of an unfinished neck!

HTH

Trev

 

[SteveB]

Thanks for your input, Mick. I can see how the product could be mis-used and end up doing the opposite of what you're trying to accomplish.

Trev, I agree that you can get a little gunk buildup on the fretboard over time. You have to clean that fretboard regularly if you're applying FF, that's a good point.

 

[CudBucket]

I don't have a problem touching the board with the applicator at all. It's a rigid pad so as long as you don't push down on the strings, you won't touch the wood.

 

[Norrin Radd]

I've been using Fast Fret for over a decade and a half. It has never been applied to my strings. I use it to clean the fingerboard (maple and rosewood) between every string change. Keeps the fingerboard nice and clean and helps prevent all that marking on maple necks that they get over time. I apply it on, let it soak for 5 minutes and then wipe off every bit I can. I've never had any issues with it at all. I've also never applied it to the strings or back of the neck, and never will.

SO, use it for how it works for you. I don't think there's any one right or wrong way to use it.

As for lemon oil - I apply the same way - but only 3 or 4 times a year, and I let it sit for 15 minutes before wiping.

 

[CudBucket]

I don't say this often but... I stand corrected. The web site does say "string and neck lubricant" and "string cleaner". It also mentions applying to the back of the neck.

So there you go. I'm gonna start stirring my coffee with it.