GHS Fast Fret, Do you Use it? Poll

[KiOgon]

GHS are my favourite string makers - then one day I saw this Fast Fret advertised, thought I'd try it for £5. As it happens I love it! To be fair though I've only used it on Flatwounds.

Vote please

[fatboyslimfast]

At the risk of being told "go google"...whassat then?

[KiOgon]

[quote name='fatboyslimfast' post='1306975' date='Jul 17 2011, 07:30 PM']At the risk of being told "go google"...whassat then?[/quote]
GHS Fast Fret™
String and Neck Lubricant / String Cleaner for All Stringed Instruments. Not a spray! Contains no silicone. It’s a liquid in an applicator. Use it on strings, fretboard, back of neck. Lets fingers slide freely, keeps strings clean, is good for wood.

[gafbass02]

When I'm not using elixirs I swear by the stuff. Have done for years.

[waynepunkdude]

I use it on and off.

[Bassman Sam]

i love it, used it for years.

[Ancient Mariner]

Used to use it on regular guitars when I used D'Addarios.

About 8 or 9 years ago I switched to SOB and DR strings. Around the same time started treating my fingerboards with lemon oil about once a year and cleaning my strings carefully after each occasion: now I just don't find I need it.

[Lozz196]

An undoubtable yes, and it keeps my Rotosound Roundwound strings sounding exactly as I like them.
One set is now 11 months old and going strong (on my band practice/gigging bass).
The other set is 18 months old (on my home use bass).

[paul_5]

I used to use it, but haven't really bothered for a while. Maybe I should give it another go - that's fast fret, not heroin.

[Ed_S]

I use it as a fretboard conditioner on rosewood that doesn't need cleaning, just hydrating a little, and it works really nicely. I absolutely detest the feeling of it on my strings and fingers, though!

[Clarky]

I can never tell when its dried up as it barely leaves any residue even when new. I do use it but am never 100% sure it does a whole lot

[Maverick]

Nope, always made strings feel far too slick for my liking. A decent wipe down with an ordinary cloth does the job better for my liking.

Also, as someone mentioned lemon oil, there's a job I hate doing as well. No matter how careful I am I somehow always end up with it irritating my fingers. Glad it doesn't need doing very often.

Edited July 17, 2011 by Maverick

[hairyhaw]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1306999' date='Jul 17 2011, 07:58 PM']I use it on and off.[/quote]

+1. Stings if I rub it on my wilberforce though.

[Blademan_98]

[quote name='fatboyslimfast' post='1306975' date='Jul 17 2011, 07:30 PM']At the risk of being told "go google"...whassat then?[/quote]

lol you beat me to it!

I clicked the 'never heard of it' choice.

Oh there is so much to this music thing.....................

[BigRedX]

I was given a free tube many years ago by my local music store when yet another set of Rotosound 36" scale strings that I had bought from them turned out to have a duff B string, so I could get a bit more life out of my old set while they ordered a replacement string.

I hated it. The applicator always left threads behind stuck to the strings on my basses which pretty much negated the cleaning process. I found it better just to buy new strings and give my instruments a good clean at the same time.

I've found more success using Fast Fret on some of my guitars, but I won't let it anywhere near my basses now.

[BigAlonBass]

[quote name='Maverick' post='1307274' date='Jul 17 2011, 11:28 PM']Nope, always made strings feel far too slick for my liking. A decent wipe down with an ordinary cloth does the job better for my liking.

Also, as someone mentioned lemon oil, there's a job I hate doing as well. No matter how careful I am I somehow always end up with it irritating my fingers. Glad it doesn't need doing very often.[/quote]

Steal your Mother's/Girlfriend's/Wife's Marigolds while their backs are turned, but never admit to it on here!
or:- Nip to your nearest 'Pound Shop' and buy the pretend Doctor's gloves that Mechanics use these days. Money well spent, if you have sensitive skin.

[pantherairsoft]

I've used it for as long as I can remember. Love the way it feels. I find it keeps strings sounding brighter for longer, reduces the friction in my somewhat sensitive fingers and it keeps the strings clean from sweat etc...

Never tried it on the back of a neck, never seen the point. I used to use it everytime I picked up a bass, now i use it once a week or so.