Twincam Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Been using generic lemon oil stuff, but is there something better out there for oiling unfinished fret boards?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 My personal favourite is Stand oil, a very thick Linseed oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 We use Linseed also. Don't overdo it though, oiling once every 6 months or so should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Go to Tesco/Sainsbury/Whatever and buy 'Walnut Oil'. It's fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 [quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1421240135' post='2658773'] Go to Tesco/Sainsbury/Whatever and buy 'Walnut Oil'. It's fantastic! [/quote] Don't know if this post is serious or not but I wouldn't use any kind of oil that is used for cooking as they can have things added to them (things to alter flashpoints etc.) that might not do your fingerboard a lot of good. Cooking oils can also go rancid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I use raw linseed oil, a few drops wiped on and off with a paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradwell Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1421245495' post='2658879'] Don't know if this post is serious or not but I wouldn't use any kind of oil that is used for cooking as they can have things added to them (things to alter flashpoints etc.) that might not do your fingerboard a lot of good. Cooking oils can also go rancid. [/quote] Lemon juice is used to clean the gunk off fingerboards first. Walnut oil is fine, exactly the same stuff as used on gunstocks but a fraction of the price when bought at the supermarket. Use it sparingly and give it time to soak into the wood before playing, recoat every 6 months. Don't use generic cooking oil though (sunflower oil / olive oil etc = sticky mess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Think i will start using mineral oil, which is the same as lemon oil but unscented and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I clean with lemon oil and then finish with a little natural beeswax. I'm not a fan of oils, it always feels like it's not properly soaked in no matter how much I buff off. I'm convinced I can feel it coming off on my fingers! Beeswax seems a little more slick and you get a nice satin finish Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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