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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I have to agree, do not use linseed oil.
I hope you don't mind me disagreeing on the mineral or bore oils applied to the wood, on a yearly or as needed basis. At least, for my guitars, on ebony, rosewood and pau ferro, they've had a beneficial effect. Keeping them at the right humidity seems to be the right thing for the sound board.
Also, I'll join my Viking friend and run around my ovations ... though I'll chant Boom Chug-a-luga, Boom Chug-a-luga .... |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | ( Q ) : ... though I'll chant Boom Chug-a-luga, Boom Chug-a-luga ....
Than U will need that Holy Water, I`M sure that Arthur can get it for U dirtcheap ,though I would use " Lifewater " 60% proof ,if overdone when applied, than take CWK `s advice,...strike a match
and see how the grain gets to stand out,flamed and all,than apply chickenfat to fretboard and strings,for that creamy buttery playing comfort,( coconutoil might do, but our connection in Hawaii would know more about that ) and , it will prevent rusting ..... :)
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Location: Marlton, NJ | I use this chant before striking my head with the fretboard. You have to be careful with jumbo frets though as they may leave indentations. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | This probably belongs in another thread but how about this for the lobby jam:
The original lobby jam? |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Q : "I use this chant before striking my head with the fretboard. You have to be careful with jumbo frets though as they may leave indentations."
:eek: :D :D :D
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Location: Central Oregon | I put a little Dunlop 65 on a soft cloth & scrub it crossways on the fretboart when I change strings. I always get a little dirt off 'em but not much. Mine don't get very dirty & that seems to keep them clean & in good shape. The trick is to wash your hands well after you change the oil in your Harley to avoid the crud buildup in the first place. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | My long lost jammin' buddy finally turned up this afternoon with his Gibson and wanted me to show him how to restring it using the locking method.
When I got the strings off, he got out some 'Kyser Lem-Oil' and polished the whole guitar with it.
I remembered this thread and thought "Why not?" and borrowed some. I did the whole guitar,bare wood AND the lacquered bits. (Looks like the "original procrastinator" title is heading back to NSW) :D
Anyway, I don't know if I've saved her from a fate worse than can be imagined, but GEE! It LOOKS nice? :eek: |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by Nils:
The trick is to wash your hands well after you change the oil in your Harley to avoid the crud buildup in the first place. You m-m-mean, like... with SOAP! :eek: ??! |
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Location: New South Wales, Australia | Muzza, I'm impressed. How did your fretboard come up? Does it seem slippery or sticky, better or no different? Can you put that stuff on your car :confused: :D |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | slippery. It's REALLY slippery on the tuner keys. I put that s@#t everywhere.
Looks great. I mainly notice it on the neck, under my thumb. I didn't feel much difference on the fretboard...
...and sorry, I don't do cars. |
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fretboard cleaning
