Lemon Oil for Neck Cleaning

[thindave]

That's what I thought, but I've been told, more than once .. don't do it. ?? I can't keep track of the conflicting advice....

Jon says here not to use oil/wax on a maple fretboard.

So, to set this straight:

- Rosewood fretboard/maple neck = oil/wax on the back, lemon oil on fretboard

- Maple fretboard/maple neck = oil/wax on back, Murphy's on fretboard (just to clean?)

- Rosewood fretboard/Rosewood neck = BriWax (dark brown)/oil on back, lemon oil on fingerboard

Is that right? Can we get the FAQ updated to include all options?

 

[thindave]

Bump...

 

[dwf1004]

...Dave, as soon as Jon gives the OK on the info you supplied, I will update that in the ROTR/FAQ thread.

Because, Lord knows that you should trust me, sober or not.

 

[thindave]

Because, Lord knows that you should trust me, sober or not.

Ahh, go soak your head in a pot of gin...

 

[Baltar]

i use some gibson pumpspray guitar polish for all the wooden parts on my
guitars. i use it for the fretboard 2-3 times every year, and am quite
happy so far.

 

[dwf1004]

Ahh, go soak your head in a pot of gin...

Gin's not my game, buddy...but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Raz]

Jon says here not to use oil/wax on a maple fretboard.

So, to set this straight:

- Rosewood fretboard/maple neck = oil/wax on the back, lemon oil on fretboard

- Maple fretboard/maple neck = oil/wax on back, Murphy's on fretboard (just to clean?)

- Rosewood fretboard/Rosewood neck = BriWax (dark brown)/oil on back, lemon oil on fingerboard

Is that right? Can we get the FAQ updated to include all options?

So we can't use any wax on a maple fretboard...isn't there one applied at the shop? I thought I read this somewhere

 

[spkirby]

Wow this is confusing...I thought maple fretboards were oiled and waxed from the factory just like the "back" of the neck. In the meantime I have oiled and waxed my maple fretboard and have suffered no ill effects.

Tip with the gunstock oil...the bottle says to leave on wood for 2 hours...dont it sets rock hard and only steel wool will shift it. EBMM tips suggest to leave it on for 5 mins before wiping off and applying wax. Should have payed more attention!

SteveK

 

[thindave]

Yeah, that's why I wanted to try to get it all straightened out - there were a lot of postings describing different ways to do it.

 

[thindave]

I just got back from vacation - no update on this one?

 

[Raz]

I just got back from vacation - no update on this one?

I think you should start a new thread

 

[MN246]

I use Dr. Stringfellow's Lem-Oil on my maple Axis fret board at every string change. I spread it thinly with my fingers and go over it with a very fine steel wool. The oil disolves all of the grime left by my fingers and the strings and the steel wool polishes the frets. I follow that with an application of 100% caranuba wax which I rub in and remove the excess with a clean towel. I've been doing my string changes like this for almost 20 years on all my guitars and I've never had any ill effects.

 

[caucajun]

i found somethin' new. we just poached......uh.....harvested a particularly fat h'alli-ma- - gator in th' back yard...............try some gator grease........it'll make that thang play it's own self! ehhh-EEEEEE!!!

 

[Sin]

This is what I use, and do, for neck and fretboard cleaning on my EVH. I've never had a problem.

First, clean the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap. Dilute it with a three-to-one water ratio. One part Murphy's, three parts water. Wait for the wood to completely dry. Then, use Birchwood Casey Tru-oil (Gun Stock Oil). Lightly coat the wood with a thin layer of Tru-oil on a paper towel. Let it set for five minutes then whipe away excess with a new paper towl. Then, wait for it to dry, and apply Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax (formerly known as Tru-Wax). Apply a thin coating with a paper towel. Make sure not to use too much. Wait for it to dry, and buff with a soft cotton towel.

I have yet to use steel wool or sandpaper on my fingerboard, but it does need some sort of abrasive cleaning. Anybody have ideas what I should use, and how to use it? Cleaning with Murphy's soap wont get it completely clean anymore.

Here are some pics of the items I use. Murphy's Oil Soap can be bought in a any supermarket. Birchwood Casey products can be bought at any Wal*Mart or local gun store.

 

[Raz]

i found somethin' new. we just poached......uh.....harvested a particularly fat h'alli-ma- - gator in th' back yard...............try some gator grease........it'll make that thang play it's own self! ehhh-EEEEEE!!!

Man you funny!