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Posted 22 March 2005 - 05:41 PM

use? Since summer isn't all too far off, I know humidity will become a factor and all. Are there any household items that would help protect the fretboard?

Lemon oil works good, doesn't it? And would keeping my guitar in a gig bag help protect it from humidity? I made a cardboard case for my other guitar. I don't think that one will help any though.
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Posted 22 March 2005 - 05:57 PM

QUOTE (billy16 @ Mar 22 2005, 10:41 PM)
use?  Since summer isn't all too far off, I know humidity will become a factor and all.    Are there any household items that would help protect the fretboard?   

Lemon oil works good, doesn't it?  And would keeping my guitar in a gig bag help protect it from humidity?      I made a cardboard case for my other guitar.  I don't think that one will help any though.
Lemon oil works yes but its not something that lying round most homes.I know a fair few luthiers that swear by olive oil which you might well have in the cupboard.
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Posted 22 March 2005 - 08:32 PM

Olive oil, I'll give that a shot. So I put that on my fretboard every 4-6 months or so?
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 03:03 AM

QUOTE (billy16 @ Mar 23 2005, 01:32 AM)
Olive oil, I'll give that a shot.    So I put that on my fretboard every 4-6 months or so?
Couple of times a year is all it needs.When the finger board starts getting dirty give it a good clean and then treat it with some oil.You dont need alot you dont want to staurate it.
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 03:28 PM

Does it have to be extra virgin olive oil? No, seriously?

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Posted 23 March 2005 - 06:02 PM

Ok. Thanks adds.

I never would've thought of that one.
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