Fretboard Drying Out - Guitar Repair and Maintenance

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

avikchaks — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 07:26:17 +0000

hiya

will try out 2day ...
will let ya all know wat goes

thanx !

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Ricochet — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:48:18 +0000

I don't even think you'll have to loosen the strings. I've applied it with my fingers to the strings and fretboard of a strung guitar, then wiped it off as previously mentioned. Takes a little more work that way, because you have to work the wiping rag in between the strings and fretboard, but it's not hard to do.

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Nick Torres — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 14:50:52 +0000

Sure you can apply it, use thumb and finger and a q-tip, or loosen the strings so you can fit something inbetween them and the fretboard to wipe on and off.

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 10:52:20 +0000

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RE: Fretboard Drying Out

avikchaks — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 10:33:07 +0000

hiya john dude !

me doin my engineering ... jus picked up the guitar about 3 mnths ago ...
well .. now after my 3rd strring change was lookin for ways to make em last longer and a smoother frestboard neva harmed anybody ! :lol:

catchya around ;

be grateful if sumone cud answer my above query :(

thanx in anticipation

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:23:24 +0000

hiya

i just stole sum olive oil from ma mother ... was wonderin if i cud apply the oil on the strings < using thumb and finger method described above > and on to the fretboard without takin off the strings ... i just got new strings yesterday < cheap Givson 's we get back here in delhi >

or is applying oil only at a restrung the bettr option ..

cant wait for a a reply :lol: Oh you are from delhi , i am from faridabad .What do you do?nice to find an indian out here :)

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

avikchaks — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:32:47 +0000

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 19:15:47 +0000

One issue that may have been glossed over by applying the oil is that you may be pushing down on your strings a bit hard, forcing the pad of your finger down around the string. Try learning to play with a lighter touch. This will become easier with more practice and as your fingertips harden with callus.

I still find sliding has a bit of friction against the fretboard when playing jazzy 9th chord slides with the 3 string bar, but its getting better with practice. In other words, don't lose the fact that improved technique can solve some of these problems as well as mechanical work arounds. As for calluses...they are about as formed as they are going to get...and they are quite hard...I tried a lighter touch but then the note did not ring...the oil did EXACTLY what I needed..

Thanks

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

slothrob — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:17:20 +0000

RE: Fretboard Drying Out

Dagwood — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 15:25:05 +0000

I haven't seen this mentioned by anyone but if someone has I apologize as I only skimmed the messages you guys posted.

Mike - Get some some "Guitar Honey"

Your local shop should have it. It can be a lil spendy, but all you need is one MAYBE two squirts to a cloth and wipe down your fret-board. Let it sit for a few minutes. Your fingers, strings and guitar will be very happy.

My tech at my local store swears by this stuff. I'll mention that he's been in the business for 20+ years has Fender Trained Certifications all over his wall. He really knows his stuff.

Yes this topic has come up before and the arguments go back and fourth over what's the "Best" thing for a finger-board. I went to ask him and he pointed straight to this stuff over all the others immediately. I've seen him use it on customers guitars countless times. I wouldn't and haven't used anything else.

Just my .02 cents.