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Re: How to clean a fretboard?

6/19/2003 2:36 AM
Brett	Re: How to clean a fretboard? I think Matt's got it wrt #0000 steel wool. I even do a few little cross-rubs at the base of the frets (that's where the black stuff is). I moisten the steel wool with a little furniture oil (cedar) while I'm rubbing. Like Matt, I like a dry fretboard, so I rub off all detectable oil once it's clean. I live in a warm, dry climate (like L.A), so oiling is essential at least once a year. The original post that mentioned using alcohol sent shivers up my spine. I think cleaning/dehydrating with metho is asking for at least extra wear and maybe a nasty crack in your fretboard.

6/19/2003 2:36 AM

Brett

Re: How to clean a fretboard?

I think Matt's got it wrt #0000 steel wool. I even do a few little cross-rubs at the base of the frets (that's where the black stuff is). I moisten the steel wool with a *little* furniture oil (cedar) while I'm rubbing. Like Matt, I like a dry fretboard, so I rub off all detectable oil once it's clean. I live in a warm, dry climate (like L.A), so oiling is essential at least once a year. The original post that mentioned using alcohol sent shivers up my spine. I think cleaning/dehydrating with metho is asking for at least extra wear and maybe a nasty crack in your fretboard.

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John Fisher I use turpintine (mineral spirits?)... -- 6/19/2003 3:34 AM