Ask for D'andrea Lemon Oil in any musicstore
Who told you not to use product on ebony?
Did they give an explanation? I've been using lem oil on my ebony boards for a few years and you've started to worry me...
Snake said:I also use fast fret on on some of my guitars, but I have yet to use it on my tokai. What do people think in general of fast fret?
marcusnieman said:Snake said:I also use fast fret on on some of my guitars, but I have yet to use it on my tokai. What do people think in general of fast fret?
My experience with Fast Fret or Finger Ease products is that over time with multiple applications, they will leave a residue and actually speed the process of gumming up both your strings and fretboard.
If you wipe down your neck, fingerboard and strings after each practice session or gig, you'll find that it's pretty slick the next time you pick it up.
Skybone said:From what I can tell, the main problem people have with Lemon Oil, is the fact that it's a mineral based oil which just smells a bit lemony. Because of this, the oil is not absorbed as well as a natural wood oil, and therefore dries out more quickly, leading to drying and possible cracking of the wood.
math2014 said:But the whole idea with the fast fret is to apply on the strings , and then rub it off them with a cloth. Basically by using fast fret, i help dirt to get detached from the strings. Without fast fret, the dirt doesnt go away with a simple wipe.
marcusnieman said:math2014 said:But the whole idea with the fast fret is to apply on the strings , and then rub it off them with a cloth. Basically by using fast fret, i help dirt to get detached from the strings. Without fast fret, the dirt doesnt go away with a simple wipe.
The argument here is that you are putting another layer on top of the natural oxidation occuring on your strings and gradual buildup on the fingerboard. It's not wiping away, you're just making it slick until it gets to that you have to change strings or clean the fingerboard.
Dan Erlewine - who is one of the most knowledgeable guitar technicians around - says you should only clean your strings and finger board a few frets at a time with the moisture and heat of your breath on the area and a good rubbing with a soft cotton cloth. Try it some time and look at what comes of on the cloth.....probably a lot of that Fast Fret.
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