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Post by mojolomjl on Mar 26, 2014 13:51:24 GMT
Can anyone recommend a good way to clean a rosewood fretboard. A friend of mine has asked me
to set up his strat. I have tried lemon oil but it does not clean it without a lot of
effort. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Maurice.
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Post by grip on Mar 26, 2014 14:13:21 GMT
Hi Maurice,
Lemon oil is not really for cleaning, it's a treatment to the rosewood to stop it from drying out too much (and look nice). Some very fine (grade 0000) wire wool can be used on both the frets and fretboard to remove the dirt. If it is heavily soiled, one method I have used pre wire wool is to take a very thin razor blade and hold it vertical and parallel to the frets to and gently scrape away from the fret, then proceed with the wire wool and finally (and sparingly) the lemon oil.
Kind regards,
Chris
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 14:40:26 GMT
Hi Maurice. I am in complete agreement with Chris, (grip) here. If you use lemon oil first, what you are doing is working any grime into the wood.
Cheers, Graham
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Post by mojolomjl on Mar 26, 2014 14:45:26 GMT
Hi Steve, Chris and Graham,
Thank you very much for your quick replies, much appreciated, I will do as you suggest.
Best regards,
Maurice.
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Post by KK1736 on Mar 26, 2014 23:50:52 GMT
Hi Maurice, I don't have much advice to offer but if you watch this guy he is full of advice  He's a bit opinionated but I think he's funny and his other videos are worth watching. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk4u7xm2N3gRegards Kevin |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 23:59:19 GMT
i use cellulose thinners to clean ,then lemon oil to finish. but be careful you don't get any on the lacquer that's on the guitar or paintwork
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Post by Cruachan on Mar 27, 2014 1:49:21 GMT
Hi Maurice,
For some time now I have been using 'GHS Gorgomyte Fret & Fingerboard Cloth' on Rosewood and lacquered Maple fretboards and it really does a great job. It's non abrasive and after cleaning the Rosewood board I treat it with Dunlop 65 Lemon oil. The Gorgomyte treatment is all that's needed on a Maple board - polishes up a treat, as do the frets. Google 'Gorgomyte' and you will find lots of favourable reviews and demos. It may seem a little expensive but each cloth lasts a long time as you only need to cut and use a two inch square each cleaning session.
For once a product really does live up to the hype.
Regards,
Mike
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Post by mojolomjl on Mar 27, 2014 9:34:23 GMT
Hi Kevin, Dave and Mike,
Thank you all for your advice, it is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Maurice.
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Post by Dave The Minion on Mar 27, 2014 11:19:10 GMT
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Post by asimmd on Mar 27, 2014 11:28:08 GMT
I have just cleaned my Rosewood board using D'Addario Planet Waves Lemon Oil
The description on the bottle say's
"A cleaner and conditioner formulated to remove dirt grease and wax build up from unfinished dark woods"
It brings mine up a treat.
Just thought i would comment.
Alan
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Post by Dave The Minion on Mar 27, 2014 11:34:27 GMT
I have just cleaned my Rosewood board using D'Addario Planet Waves Lemon Oil The description on the bottle say's "A cleaner and conditioner formulated to remove dirt grease and wax build up from unfinished dark woods" It brings mine up a treat. Just thought i would comment. Alan That's the one I use on my Acoustic guitar, I use a gently circle motion with a soft toothbrush, then a nice relaxing rub down with a soft cloth! works for me... |
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Post by KK1736 on Mar 27, 2014 14:07:09 GMT
I have just cleaned my Rosewood board using D'Addario Planet Waves Lemon Oil The description on the bottle say's "A cleaner and conditioner formulated to remove dirt grease and wax build up from unfinished dark woods" It brings mine up a treat. Just thought i would comment. Alan That's the one I use on my Acoustic guitar, I use a gently circle motion with a soft toothbrush, then a nice relaxing rub down with a soft cloth! works for me...Is that for you or your guitar Dave |
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Post by somebodyelseuk on Mar 27, 2014 14:17:55 GMT
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Post by Dave The Minion on Mar 28, 2014 13:22:18 GMT
That's the one I use on my Acoustic guitar, I use a gently circle motion with a soft toothbrush, then a nice relaxing rub down with a soft cloth! works for me...Is that for you or your guitar Dave Both mate  lemon oil gets rid of cracks and wrinkles lol |
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He's a bit opinionated but I think he's funny and his other videos are worth watching.
lemon oil gets rid of cracks and wrinkles lol