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Location: Saint James, NY | I have and Acoustic Roundback Ovation Deluxe Balladeer and I know the fretboard is made out of Ebony. So I was wondering if there was a specific oil to use or if I could just use my Yamaha fretboard oil that I use for my electric guitar. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | That should be fine. Mineral oil works fine. Just don't use anything with alcohol or acid in it. That will dry it out. |
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Location: Saint James, NY | Thanks. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | GREAT GUITAR! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Welcome, and stick around. Soon you will have more Ovations than you ever thought you would. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | that coming from someone who has owned most of them at one time or another!
Welcome!!.. and BTW...been crazy myself...probably still am...our paths are bound ta cross |
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Location: Midwest | Just a thought, and someone could draw and quarter me for it, but I have a routine I try to go through at each string change.
After removing the old strings, I apply lemon oil to the fretboard and let it set for a few minutes. Then I rub each space with a clean paper towel. You'll be surprised how much gunge comes off on the towel. If it's been a while or on a new acquisition I repeat it several times. This keeps the wood in good condition and keeps it clean. Make sure you get all of the excess off with the paper towel. |
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Acoustic Roundback Ovation Deluxe Balladeer