Lemon Oil for Neck Cleaning

[Raz]

Originally Posted by thindave

I just got back from vacation - no update on this one?

I think you should start a new thread

[MN246]

I use Dr. Stringfellow's Lem-Oil on my maple Axis fret board at every string change. I spread it thinly with my fingers and go over it with a very fine steel wool. The oil disolves all of the grime left by my fingers and the strings and the steel wool polishes the frets. I follow that with an application of 100% caranuba wax which I rub in and remove the excess with a clean towel. I've been doing my string changes like this for almost 20 years on all my guitars and I've never had any ill effects.

[caucajun]

i found somethin' new. we just poached......uh.....harvested a particularly fat h'alli-ma- - gator in th' back yard...............try some gator grease........it'll make that thang play it's own self! ehhh-EEEEEE!!!

[Sin]

This is what I use, and do, for neck and fretboard cleaning on my EVH. I've never had a problem.

First, clean the wood with Murphy's Oil Soap. Dilute it with a three-to-one water ratio. One part Murphy's, three parts water. Wait for the wood to completely dry. Then, use Birchwood Casey Tru-oil (Gun Stock Oil). Lightly coat the wood with a thin layer of Tru-oil on a paper towel. Let it set for five minutes then whipe away excess with a new paper towl. Then, wait for it to dry, and apply Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax (formerly known as Tru-Wax). Apply a thin coating with a paper towel. Make sure not to use too much. Wait for it to dry, and buff with a soft cotton towel.

I have yet to use steel wool or sandpaper on my fingerboard, but it does need some sort of abrasive cleaning. Anybody have ideas what I should use, and how to use it? Cleaning with Murphy's soap wont get it completely clean anymore.

Here are some pics of the items I use. Murphy's Oil Soap can be bought in a any supermarket. Birchwood Casey products can be bought at any Wal*Mart or local gun store.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by caucajun

i found somethin' new. we just poached......uh.....harvested a particularly fat h'alli-ma- - gator in th' back yard...............try some gator grease........it'll make that thang play it's own self! ehhh-EEEEEE!!!

Man you funny!