Fretboard Drying Out

Ricochet, thanks for the olive oil trick! It plays like a brand new guitar now! Plus it darkened the fretboard a bit and it looks sooooooo cool...

I used a Q-Tip to put the oli on since I had just put new strings on it. I can slide so much easier now...! :lol:

It does work well. Don't forget the wipe-off step; you just want a trace left on the surface.

It does work well. Don't forget the wipe-off step; you just want a trace left on the surface.

YeaI let it sit about 10 minutes then I wiped it off...

How often do you put oil on your fretboard?

Thanks

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When I change my strings. Like I think I said, I draw them between my oily finger and thumb when putting 'em on, and rub the oil off my fingers on the fretboard, then wipe it all down when done.

Lots of folks use lemon oil, and every guitar and guitar accessory manufacturer sells their own brands of string and fretboard lubes. I'm sure they all work fine, too.

Gentlemen,

I'm glad to see this thread turned itself about without my help. It's what makes this place great.

One more thing though, remember tone can't be conveyed through the written word as easily as the spoken. Sometimes you think you are being reasonable and it appears you aren't. Take a second to see before hitting post. Conversely, someone may be being reasonable, but it appears to you they aren't. See if that's possible before you reply. Anyway, I'm proud of you both.

I oil about once or twice a year. I do it lightly with a 00000 steel wool pad. Don't ask me where I found them, but yes that's 5 0s.

Nick

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.

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.

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

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:

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 :)

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

my name is rahul.thanks and i m doing Bcom h 1st yr.What year are you in.?I have been playing guitar since 6 months.Web based only .GN is simply great.(now nick will be confused for sure 8) )

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.