Dry Fretboard

hedzeppelin · 07-12-2007, 01:26 PM

I have an SG faded that has a very dry fretboard. At my dealer's suggestion,
I have treated it with synthetic fretboard oil, but it still seems to be dry.

Any suggestions?

Markster · 07-12-2007, 01:55 PM

Bore oil is the best.
MusicMedic.com: Premium Bore Oil

hedzeppelin · 07-12-2007, 02:19 PM

thanks...I'll check it out!

hedzeppelin · 07-12-2007, 02:31 PM

Currently I am using Alisyn Fingerboard Oil, but it doesn't seem to lubricate the wood.

Nugget · 07-12-2007, 03:35 PM

Johnson's baby oil. Works better than anything else I've tried.

Iceman0124 · 07-12-2007, 05:27 PM

I've always used pure lemon oil, a little goes a long way, just be sure to give it ample time to soak it up and remove the excess.

Markster · 07-12-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman0124

I've always used pure lemon oil, a little goes a long way, just be sure to give it ample time to soak it up and remove the excess.

Like Iceman said, "pure" lemon oil.

There are solvents in most store bought lemon oil that will cause your inlays and frets to come loose. If you decide to use it, make sure its "pure".

Iceman, if you ever get the chance, check out the bore oil. It's the exact same thing as Fret Doctor. It also has a nice darkening effect.

Iceman0124 · 07-20-2007, 05:20 AM

If you supersoak the board with any oil, and it takes it, it will swell due to that and dislocate anything put into it. Pure lemon oil if used properly will make crap assed "rosewood" lokk awfully close to ebony.

badhabit · 07-29-2007, 07:16 AM

Gerlitz USA Guitar Honey

ibis · 03-08-2008, 12:15 PM

I use Teak Oil

Fiesta Red · 03-08-2008, 12:18 PM

I use Bore Oil from the Fret Doctor. Love this stuff!

Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

Eddie · 03-08-2008, 01:23 PM

I cannot stress enough how much I love Fret Doctor. This stuff is like magic and anyone that has used it seems to feel similarly. You REALLY should try it. Does not gunk up the board either like some other oils... One bottle is cheap and will last a LONG, LONG time!

Fiesta Red · 03-08-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie

I cannot stress enough how much I love Fret Doctor. This stuff is like magic and anyone that has used it seems to feel similarly. You REALLY should try it. Does not gunk up the board either like some other oils... One bottle is cheap and will last a LONG, LONG time!

Great stuff. I haven't seen it mentioned much here, but quite a bit in other forums.

5F6-A · 03-08-2008, 01:36 PM

Fret Doctor.

nothing like it... exceptional stuff

Weldaar · 03-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Very old school, and the best is Boiled Linseed Oil Much cheaper than those other name brand stuff, and actually the same ingredients.

5F6-A · 03-08-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldaar

Very old school, and the best is Boiled Linseed Oil Much cheaper than those other name brand stuff, and actually the same ingredients.

ermmmm... I cannot prove it but linseed oil ( both varieties ) and fret doctor are not even similar.

Weldaar · 03-08-2008, 02:43 PM

Upon further investigation, you are right. There probably is not much if any Linseed Oil in Bore oil nor fret oil. But Linseed oil has been used for many many years without fail. Why change? It's all I've ever used.

Weldaar · 03-08-2008, 02:49 PM

There seems to be Mineral Oil among other things in Fret Oil. Linseed Oil is used on fine Furniture. My opinion is that, if it's used on quality furniture, it should be good for the Fretboard on your guitar. Probably cheaper then Fret oil too. This is just my opinion. I got this from an old Luthier.

Darkburst · 03-08-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

Fret Doctor.

nothing like it... exceptional stuff

Yep. Works better than lemon oil and linseed oil.

Weldaar · 03-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Yep. Works better than lemon oil and linseed oil.

Interesting! Your opinion, or do you have facts for us?
How long have you been using any of these products?

mojofilter · 03-10-2008, 05:02 PM

Linseed Oil

ZoomZilla · 03-11-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldaar

Interesting! Your opinion, or do you have facts for us?
How long have you been using any of these products?

Uh oh. Weldaar is calling you out. Do NOT mess with Weldaar. He will mess you up!!!!!

Tone Seeker · 03-11-2008, 03:11 PM

I found an exceptionally talented repairman locally. He uses lard, and told me to rub some onto the fretboard with a clean cloth each time I change the strings. I've been doing that for almost a year now and it works great.

Terry.

5F6-A · 03-11-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tone Seeker

I found an exceptionally talented repairman locally. He uses lard, and told me to rub some onto the fretboard with a clean cloth each time I change the strings. I've been doing that for almost a year now and it works great.

Terry.

Uhmmm... Honestly, I would not do it. Lard, like olive oil, becomes rancid after a while and it might smell funny eventually.

Tone Seeker · 03-11-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

Uhmmm... Honestly, I would not do it. Lard, like olive oil, becomes rancid after a while and it might smell funny eventually.

I appreciate the caution 5F6-A.

The fellow providing the advice is in his 50's and has been at this for a long time. To me he was a very credible source. However, I would be interested in hearing from anyone with direct experience to confirm and/or caution my use of lard.

Terry.

loneguitar · 03-11-2008, 04:02 PM

Pure lemon oil, used it for over 30 yrs and never a problem.

5F6-A · 03-11-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tone Seeker

I appreciate the caution 5F6-A.

The fellow providing the advice is in his 50's and has been at this for a long time. To me he was a very credible source. However, I would be interested in hearing from anyone with direct experience to confirm and/or caution my use of lard.

Terry.

glad to help.... fret doctor is what I've used with good results so far. Interesting to see if anybody else has used lard.

richedie · 03-11-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiesta Red

I use Bore Oil from the Fret Doctor. Love this stuff!

Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

I heard this is great! However, can i use it after using other stuff on my boards? Do I have to clean them first?

What about getting other substances on my board? I use Chapins guitar polish to clean my strings - a tip from Dean at Snake Oil Strings and it is magic but some gets on the fretboard. Will that cause problems with the Fret Doctor? I want some!

I heard this is great! However, can i use it after using other stuff on my boards? Do I have to clean them first?

What about getting other substances on my board? I use Chapins guitar polish to clean my strings - a tip from Dean at Snake Oil Strings and it is magic but some gets on the fretboard. Will that cause problems with the Fret Doctor? I want some!
I talked to the owner of this company a while back and he is extremely knowledgeable. He said there really is nothing better than the fret doctor product but I'll check again. I'll also look into the

How does that Honey oil compare?

Anyone use Dr. Duck's Axe Wax? I have that now.

Good stuff guys....

07-12-2007, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
hedzeppelin Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dry Fretboard I have an SG faded that has a very dry fretboard. At my dealer's suggestion, I have treated it with synthetic fretboard oil, but it still seems to be dry. Any suggestions?

07-12-2007, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Markster V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard Bore oil is the best. MusicMedic.com: Premium Bore Oil __________________ Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. robertsonpickups@comcast.net 501.772.7660

07-12-2007, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
hedzeppelin Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard thanks...I'll check it out!

07-12-2007, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
hedzeppelin Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard Currently I am using Alisyn Fingerboard Oil, but it doesn't seem to lubricate the wood.

07-12-2007, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nugget V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Secret Location Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard Johnson's baby oil. Works better than anything else I've tried. __________________ Toning up since '66 www.shedpickups.co.uk

Today
Les Paul	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on My Les Paul Forums

07-12-2007, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Iceman0124 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard I've always used pure lemon oil, a little goes a long way, just be sure to give it ample time to soak it up and remove the excess.

07-20-2007, 05:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Iceman0124 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard If you supersoak the board with any oil, and it takes it, it will swell due to that and dislocate anything put into it. Pure lemon oil if used properly will make crap assed "rosewood" lokk awfully close to ebony.

07-29-2007, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
badhabit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 318 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard Gerlitz USA Guitar Honey

03-08-2008, 12:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
ibis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard I use Teak Oil

03-08-2008, 12:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fiesta Red Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 229 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard I use Bore Oil from the Fret Doctor. Love this stuff! Bore Oil for the Fife and Fret Doctor

03-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eddie V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard I cannot stress enough how much I love Fret Doctor. This stuff is like magic and anyone that has used it seems to feel similarly. You REALLY should try it. Does not gunk up the board either like some other oils... One bottle is cheap and will last a LONG, LONG time! __________________ Eddie 1991 LP Classic (WB H&G Habaneros) 2003 Faded DC Special 2003 B7 Custom Black Beauty (WB Custom Tuned set) 2004 R7 (WB/Wolfetone Custom St. Jude's Charity 6707 set) 1999 FujiGen Epi LP Custom Black Beauty

03-08-2008, 01:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Guitar birthplace Posts: 1,407 Thanks: 14 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard Fret Doctor. nothing like it... exceptional stuff __________________ Julie & Shelley; my kind of heroines. read why... "The tyrant dies and his rule ends, the martyr dies and his rule begins." Sören Kierkegaard

03-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Weldaar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ - Eventually not NJ Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard Very old school, and the best is Boiled Linseed Oil Much cheaper than those other name brand stuff, and actually the same ingredients. __________________ *Jeff Flegler - Just a Guitarist* http://www.soundclick.com/weldaar

03-08-2008, 02:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Weldaar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ - Eventually not NJ Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard Upon further investigation, you are right. There probably is not much if any Linseed Oil in Bore oil nor fret oil. But Linseed oil has been used for many many years without fail. Why change? It's all I've ever used. __________________ *Jeff Flegler - Just a Guitarist* http://www.soundclick.com/weldaar

03-08-2008, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Weldaar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ - Eventually not NJ Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard There seems to be Mineral Oil among other things in Fret Oil. Linseed Oil is used on fine Furniture. My opinion is that, if it's used on quality furniture, it should be good for the Fretboard on your guitar. Probably cheaper then Fret oil too. This is just my opinion. I got this from an old Luthier. __________________ *Jeff Flegler - Just a Guitarist* http://www.soundclick.com/weldaar

03-10-2008, 05:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
mojofilter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cairo/N.Y. Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard Linseed Oil

03-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tone Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Posts: 342 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: Dry Fretboard I found an exceptionally talented repairman locally. He uses lard, and told me to rub some onto the fretboard with a clean cloth each time I change the strings. I've been doing that for almost a year now and it works great. Terry.

03-11-2008, 04:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
loneguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dry Fretboard Pure lemon oil, used it for over 30 yrs and never a problem. __________________ " Without a song The road would never bend, Without a song, A man ain't got a friend, Without a song, The day would never end Without a song So I keep singing a song "