FretBoard Oil? - General Discussion

RE: FretBoard Oil?

George Lange — Fri, 14 May 2021 15:01:49 +0000

I use Planet Waves Hydrate Fingerboard conditioner. I apply some other a rag when I change the guitar strings. I don’t use any oil. I did initially but was told by someone that this product was what should be used

RE: FretBoard Oil?

jerseychicadee — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:34:27 +0000

I work for Verizon Call Center (from home) people call me to ask non Verizon ‘how to’ questions all day. I go straight to YouTube and text the exact YouTube link right to their phone. How do I connect a Bluetooth speaker to my phone. Verizon doesn’t know that but YouTube does! Better than a library!

RE: FretBoard Oil?

Eric Reinhardt — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:51:57 +0000

@jerseychicadee #youtubebetterthancollege I have done everything from fixed my lawn mower, learned to carve signs, to making dinner. YouTube is great

RE: FretBoard Oil?

jrick92 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:38:44 +0000

I have been told to not worry about oil. Sometimes less is more.

RE: FretBoard Oil?

johnny S — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:25:31 +0000

Best Fretboard Oils on the Market:

"Music Nomad MN105 F-ONE (Editor's Choice)

Gerlitz GGH Guitar Honey

Roche Thomas

Music Nomad MN702

Jim Dunlop 6554

Planet Waves

Kyser Dr.Stringfellows

Peavey Lemon Oil."

(Jun 20, 2020) "Best Oil for Guitar Fretboard in 2020 - Buyer's Guide & Reviews

zinginstruments.com › best-oil-for-a-guitar-fretboard-review"

RE: FretBoard Oil?

hscollins05 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:42:32 +0000

I use bore oil for woodwind instruments. I figure if it helps wood handle the moist spitty mess going through the bore of the woodwind, then it should be fine on a guitar. I have no idea what is in it. Of course I use it when I remember to do it, which is not often.

RE: FretBoard Oil?

Susan Wagner — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:03:51 +0000

I'll probably oil the fret board a couple of times a year, although I do change my strings more often than that. Seems to be okay for the guitar fretboards so far.

RE: FretBoard Oil?

k2kwiat — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:52:38 +0000

Another satisfied F-One user here. I figure use a product that was designed for (and field trialed) the specific purpose.

I use Q-tips to apply it, wipe any excess off, etc. every time I change strings. I also do the bridge. That's about every 4-6 weeks these days. But, I live at altitude so it's very dry here most of the year.

RE: FretBoard Oil?

John — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:52:04 +0000

@danielburford I think there all much the same after some research on Youtube some even use 3n1 Oil.

RE: FretBoard Oil?

John — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:41:57 +0000

@rinny51 Some say once a year others twice a year, your lucky you have got away without oiling

at all.