neilp Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Does anyone recognise this, and know if it's still available? I bought several cans around 30 years ago from a shop that was closing down. This is the last one, and it's so good that I'd love to have some more... It may well be neat linseed oil, but the can's pretty cool too! I'm a sucker for tradition...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 My DB repairer used (Yamaha) Bore Oil but I cannot find out whats actually in it. This link should take you to Amazon for one make of Bore oil but no list of what oils are used though it states absolutely no Lemon oil in it! https://www.amazon.co.uk/MN702-Cleaner-Conditioner-Wooden-Instruments/dp/B00LWH8YOO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536596030&sr=8-1&keywords=bore+oil+clarinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 What does it do? I've been using neat vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Gets the crud off without drying out the wood. Vodka (or alcohol swabs) will do the same thing, but take the oil out of the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Is there any oil left in the wood after 150 years? (apart from that absorbed from my sweaty fingers)? Tried turpentine (the proper pine tree derived stuff) once, possibly less "drying"; worked much the same as vodka but smelt nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 I don't suppose for a second your bass still has the original fingerboard. Ebony seems to be very durable though, and If it is the original, it will have been oiled periodically. Turpentine is almost certainly better than vodka.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 13/09/2018 at 20:08, NickA said: What does it do? I've been using neat vodka. In case your question was relative to oil and 'Bore Oil'....as used for woodwind instruments to protect against moisture in the bore of the instrument, and on fingerboards to keep a degree of moisture content in the wood and help prevent drying out. Woods are usually pre dried by kiln or air dried naturally for years for luthier build requirements to help stop expansion and contraction of wood once it has been cut and made into a guitar. I use it once maybe twice a year on my (macassar ebony) fingerboard, dabbed onto a cloth, applied to just simply wet along the board then wiped down with a clean cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Or you could use something that was designed specifically to clean and nourish wood like lemon oil: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parker-Bailey-Natural-Lemon-Oil-Furniture-Guitar-Fretboard-Cleaner-and-Polish/182994307206?epid=6007038582&hash=item2a9b4f8886:g:en0AAOSwd7BZpT82 You can find smaller and cheaper sizes but this will last you a few years and doesnt expire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Bore oil, fingerboard oil, lemon oil, linseed oil, walnut oil all do the same job, pretty much. I don't need advice about what to clean my fingerboard with. I was just wondering if I could get some more of what I already have. Seems like the answer is either "no" or "here's the answer to a question you didn't ask". Internet... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Well, I for one was interested in the suggestions :¬) thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 The suggestions were fine, just nothing whatever to do with the question! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) I Googled around a bit and found a reference to "Fingerboard Oil-Number One" manufactured by Logic Promotions in Monmouth Gwent on the Rob Chapman(Chapman guitars)forum.Same stuff?Maybe he has a source.It was in a post dated from April 2018. Edited September 19, 2018 by Staggering on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 You did better than me then - or anyone else!! Thanks, I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frikas Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 have you already found that fingerboard oil? I also have some but it is getting empty and I need it!! Fritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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