Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures

***Alex*** · 03-12-2008, 03:10 PM

It was time for me to change strings today and this was also my chance to use Fret Doctor for the first time.

Before applying Fret Doctor, I used a cotton cloth to wipe the dirt from the fingerboard. Alternatively, you could use a toothbrush.

Before pictures:

A few more for comparison:

I'll then wipe the excess oil. By the way, I use Q-tips to apply Fret Doctor. Some like to use their finger or a cloth.

And the end result...

Here's another member with before and after pictures: Fret Dr!

Fret Doctor website: Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

buyusfear · 03-12-2008, 06:11 PM

As for Fret Doctor, great stuff
Alex, great looking board.

Here are some before and after shots I took

I was quite surprised at how much it enriched the dark tones in the board

dwagar · 03-12-2008, 06:41 PM

+1

I really like FretDoctor.

***Alex*** · 03-13-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buyusfear

Alex, great looking board.

Here are some before and after shots I took

Great pics, man! Thanks for sharing!!

Just updated my first post with the end result pictures.

LPCollector · 03-15-2008, 01:46 AM

I love the stuff. All of my guitars get Fret Doctor.
Mark

Malynowsky · 07-09-2008, 02:20 PM

what color is that it's beautiful!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...r/IMG_8247.jpg

buyusfear · 07-09-2008, 04:11 PM

Thanks, Thats Iced-tea.
Here are a few more shots of it, with replaced inlays and a couple more applicaitons of fret doctor..

This was the fretboard right after a few heavy applications. Almost ebony like. both guitars have lightened up a bit since.

Adwex · 07-09-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

...
Before applying Fret Doctor, I used a cotton cloth to wipe the dirt from the fingerboard. Alternatively, you could use a toothbrush.
...

I wonder, is there something better than a cloth or toothbrush? The gunk on my fretboard won't come off with a toothbrush. I've used 0000 steel wool, but I'd rather use something else.

***b-squared*** · 07-09-2008, 05:05 PM

I usually use the steel wool, but Dr Fret recommends a cleaner on the website.

Formbys buildup remover

BB

Steve Gambrell · 07-09-2008, 05:25 PM

WOW! Is that a Standard, or an R8?

buyusfear · 07-09-2008, 05:45 PM

That is an R8.

BOBBO · 07-09-2008, 07:29 PM

It does a nice job of darkening while it moisturizes !!

5F6-A · 01-02-2009, 05:00 AM

a pic of my Strat rosewood f/board. I just applied a coat of FD and took the pic while I was waiting a minute to wipe off the excess. Nice....

Wolff · 02-13-2009, 11:18 AM

Where can I find this stuff? MF, Gtr. Ctr. and my local shop all do not stock it. Is there a place to order online? If so, I couldn't find one. Help!

j.six · 02-13-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adwex

I wonder, is there something better than a cloth or toothbrush? The gunk on my fretboard won't come off with a toothbrush. I've used 0000 steel wool, but I'd rather use something else.

for gunky boards, i'm a fan of cleaning the board with naptha and scraping very gently with a razor blade. takes awhile, but works quite nicely.

sully

dwagar · 02-13-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolff

Where can I find this stuff? MF, Gtr. Ctr. and my local shop all do not stock it. Is there a place to order online? If so, I couldn't find one. Help!

as noted at the bottom of post #1 in this thread

Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

Slapjaw · 02-14-2009, 02:24 PM

After reading about Fret Doctor, I had purchased some and I got to say, "Man this is the best". I've been using it on my guitars when it's time for string changes. I've also been lubing the nut. Thanks everyone for some great advise.

BlackCat · 02-14-2009, 02:36 PM

Fret Doctor is great stuff, and the guy who sells it is great.
I sent him a personal check, and he even shipped without waiting for it to clear.

You don't see that too often these days.

roadsong66 · 02-14-2009, 03:51 PM

Your R8 has one of the nicest plain tops I have ever seen!

analogsystem · 02-15-2009, 04:26 PM

I haven't tried fret doctor but I use some stuff called "guitar honey" that does a great job of conditioning the fingerboard.

steadyriot · 02-16-2009, 01:47 AM

Dunlop fretboard conditioner, does the same i believe?
Thats what i use!
Would love to use some fret doctor when this bottle is empty!

5F6-A · 02-16-2009, 03:05 AM

you won't regret it..... although it's best after sanding the fretboard. Other oils create sometimes a film that won't let FD even touch the wood

Splattle101 · 02-16-2009, 03:13 AM

How is this stuff different from fret board oil?

5F6-A · 02-16-2009, 03:24 AM

FD is a mixture of 50 or so exotic and expensive natural oils. A chemist in Atlanta devised the formula and it's a winner. It's so pure it's edible...

watchunglava · 02-16-2009, 04:33 PM

just picked up the 79 the paul last night. man was it dry. i gave it like 5 coats of fret dr. and here she is today.

i have ordered formbys as sugested on fret drs website. i will hit it up with that when it arrives and then reaplly fret dr and post more pics

Wolff · 02-16-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwagar

as noted at the bottom of post #1 in this thread

Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

Yeah thanks. I did a forum search for this and it brings you to the last post so I never noticed the original link. Ordered a bottle today. I hope everything turns out right since just a couple weeks ago I did the boards with 'Dr. Stringfellows Lemoil' and I hope I don't have to get some kind of cleaner to take that useless crap off with. The before and after pics in this thread are amazing. The boards on 2 out of my 3 LPs are very dry and light colored.

Ole'Lefty · 02-16-2009, 06:38 PM

I have been using Fret Doctor for awhile now. May I suggest that you apply and let it rest overnight. Unless you(or someone before you) have somehow clogged the pores, it will be absorbed and then do the light buff. I do not believe that there is anything that will soften or otherwise clog the wood. Then,buff it up-that nice glow and the feel will be there and last longer. Some oboes and clarinets and bassoons are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as are quite a few violin family instruments and they benefit from this application.mt

Eric052492 · 02-16-2009, 09:27 PM

Wow... I need to try some of that... I've been looking for something to darken my Epi LP Custom fretboard..

watchunglava · 02-17-2009, 11:40 PM

here is a 79 gibson unfinished ebony fretboard .

ok so i hit it up with frombys deepclean, and a toothbrush, then murfeys oil soap . the frombys and did this like 5-6 times .

then when it was finally clean, i hit it up with two coats of fret dr. i will hit it up with one more in the morning .

here is when i first got it after sitting in a box for 20 years .

here is after cleaning it hardcore

and how she sits right now

Wolff · 02-21-2009, 05:50 PM

That stuff is liquid gold. I could practically hear the dried wood on my fretboards go: "ahhhhhhhhhhhhh" when I applied the Fret Doctor. Here are some before and after shots and one of both my LPs that had extremely dry wood.

03-12-2008, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 604 Thanks: 43 Thanked 175 Times in 26 Posts	Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures It was time for me to change strings today and this was also my chance to use Fret Doctor for the first time. Before applying Fret Doctor, I used a cotton cloth to wipe the dirt from the fingerboard. Alternatively, you could use a toothbrush. Before pictures: A few more for comparison: I'll then wipe the excess oil. By the way, I use Q-tips to apply Fret Doctor. Some like to use their finger or a cloth. And the end result... Here's another member with before and after pictures: Fret Dr! Fret Doctor website: Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

03-12-2008, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
buyusfear V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 323 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures As for Fret Doctor, great stuff Alex, great looking board. Here are some before and after shots I took I was quite surprised at how much it enriched the dark tones in the board

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dwagar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: C eh? N eh? D eh? Posts: 4,922 Thanks: 28 Thanked 51 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures +1 I really like FretDoctor.

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LPCollector V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where the Universe is conspiring in my favor. Posts: 2,097 Thanks: 28 Thanked 80 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures I love the stuff. All of my guitars get Fret Doctor. Mark __________________ 8 3164 MM 3 9 3663 MM 59 33 0 3025 Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 Stack- "Barney" Official Prototype Tester

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buyusfear V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 323 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Thanks, Thats Iced-tea. Here are a few more shots of it, with replaced inlays and a couple more applicaitons of fret doctor.. This was the fretboard right after a few heavy applications. Almost ebony like. both guitars have lightened up a bit since.

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,027 Thanks: 263 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures I usually use the steel wool, but Dr Fret recommends a cleaner on the website. Formbys buildup remover BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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Steve Gambrell Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures WOW! Is that a Standard, or an R8?

07-09-2008, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
buyusfear V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 323 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures That is an R8.

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,106 Thanks: 223 Thanked 443 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures It does a nice job of darkening while it moisturizes !!

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5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back and forth the UK Posts: 3,863 Thanks: 99 Thanked 135 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures a pic of my Strat rosewood f/board. I just applied a coat of FD and took the pic while I was waiting a minute to wipe off the excess. Nice.... __________________ Best place in Yorkshire for a cuppa... *Saltaire's Vicars* ----------------------------

02-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wolff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near Boston Posts: 639 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Where can I find this stuff? MF, Gtr. Ctr. and my local shop all do not stock it. Is there a place to order online? If so, I couldn't find one. Help! __________________ My Gear: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/memb...olff-axes.html

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Slapjaw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures After reading about Fret Doctor, I had purchased some and I got to say, "Man this is the best". I've been using it on my guitars when it's time for string changes. I've also been lubing the nut. Thanks everyone for some great advise.

02-14-2009, 02:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
BlackCat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 315 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Fret Doctor is great stuff, and the guy who sells it is great. I sent him a personal check, and he even shipped without waiting for it to clear. You don't see that too often these days. __________________ Glock 23C Glock 27 FN Five-Seven USG Some guitars Some amps

02-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
analogsystem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 422 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures I haven't tried fret doctor but I use some stuff called "guitar honey" that does a great job of conditioning the fingerboard. __________________ www.myspace.com/wahwahexitwound Guitars: 2007 Gibson Firebird V, 1994 Hamer Studio Archtop, 1974 Fender Musicmaster neck on Mustang Body, 1988 Hamer Californian Elite Amps: 1982 JCM800 2203 (on a 1960a), 1966 Sunn 100s (on an Avatar 2x12), 1962 Magnatone M2, 79 Princeton Reverb (blackfaced) Pedalboard: Morley Wah, MJM Blues Devil, Prescription Experience, Russian Green Big Muff, SPF Ego Booster, Digidelay, Voodoo Pedal Power 2

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roadsong66 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burbank or bust! Posts: 806 Thanks: 17 Thanked 51 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Your R8 has one of the nicest plain tops I have ever seen!

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steadyriot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 502 Thanks: 24 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Dunlop fretboard conditioner, does the same i believe? Thats what i use! Would love to use some fret doctor when this bottle is empty!

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5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back and forth the UK Posts: 3,863 Thanks: 99 Thanked 135 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures you won't regret it..... although it's best after sanding the fretboard. Other oils create sometimes a film that won't let FD even touch the wood __________________ Best place in Yorkshire for a cuppa... *Saltaire's Vicars* ----------------------------

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5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back and forth the UK Posts: 3,863 Thanks: 99 Thanked 135 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures FD is a mixture of 50 or so exotic and expensive natural oils. A chemist in Atlanta devised the formula and it's a winner. It's so pure it's edible... __________________ Best place in Yorkshire for a cuppa... *Saltaire's Vicars* ----------------------------

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watchunglava Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland Maine USA made man in the ebony mafia Posts: 807 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures just picked up the 79 the paul last night. man was it dry. i gave it like 5 coats of fret dr. and here she is today. i have ordered formbys as sugested on fret drs website. i will hit it up with that when it arrives and then reaplly fret dr and post more pics

02-16-2009, 06:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ole'Lefty Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: davenport, iowa, USA Posts: 2,269 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures I have been using Fret Doctor for awhile now. May I suggest that you apply and let it rest overnight. Unless you(or someone before you) have somehow clogged the pores, it will be absorbed and then do the light buff. I do not believe that there is anything that will soften or otherwise clog the wood. Then,buff it up-that nice glow and the feel will be there and last longer. Some oboes and clarinets and bassoons are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as are quite a few violin family instruments and they benefit from this application.mt

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Eric052492 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, New York Posts: 347 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures Wow... I need to try some of that... I've been looking for something to darken my Epi LP Custom fretboard.. __________________ Guitars/Bass -Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom -Squier Stratocaster HSS -Pete Wentz Signature Squier Precision Bass Amplification -Epiphone Studio 15R -Fender Frontman 212R -Fender Rumble 15 Bass Combo Amp Effects -Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal -Edirol UA-4FX

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watchunglava Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland Maine USA made man in the ebony mafia Posts: 807 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures here is a 79 gibson unfinished ebony fretboard . ok so i hit it up with frombys deepclean, and a toothbrush, then murfeys oil soap . the frombys and did this like 5-6 times . then when it was finally clean, i hit it up with two coats of fret dr. i will hit it up with one more in the morning . here is when i first got it after sitting in a box for 20 years . here is after cleaning it hardcore and how she sits right now

02-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#30 (permalink)
Wolff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near Boston Posts: 639 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret Doctor - Before and After Pictures That stuff is liquid gold. I could practically hear the dried wood on my fretboards go: "ahhhhhhhhhhhhh" when I applied the Fret Doctor. Here are some before and after shots and one of both my LPs that had extremely dry wood. __________________ My Gear: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/memb...olff-axes.html

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