Anyone here use Fast Fret?

[NecroPolo]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

I use it regularly on strings, just before and after playing. Nay, they don't make new strings out of worn ones but keep them bright sounding and good-feeling throughout the whole month (then, I automatically change them). For fingerboards, I use that Dunlop Formula 65-whatever once a year. With these, I live a happy life


I have a buddy who probably was an inspiration for Giger's "Aliens". On the Ph-scale he would run out of the range. He even spits acid He's a Strat player and regards Elixir strings with that nano-anti-personnel-coating as a mark of God's goodwill

 

[Wattage]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

I use Gibon Fretboard Conditioner, the Dunlop version or lemon oil to condition thefretboard. Fast Fret on the strings only, a quick wipe on and a quick wipe off. I've used it for quite a while with no ill effects but again I would never use it directly on the board.

 

[Usurper666]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

I use “Guitar Honey” to condition the fret board and I make my own string cleaner using equal parts Isopropyl Alcohol and WD 40, cleans strings great and doesn’t leave any residue behind.

Cheers,

CJ

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

For a dry fretboard, I've always used Dr. Duck's Axe Wax. It's worked well on both ebony and rosewood. Dan Erlewine is a good source for other things to try.

If you use Fast Fret, like the guys have said, use it on the strings/frets only and wipe it off right away. It does help prolong string life.

 

[MattPete]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

I always forget to wipe down the strings. So every so often, I take a spare tissue and wipe the gunk off, but that's before I start playing, not after. I thought about experimenting with those tissue with lotion in them, but that might not be a great idea.

For fretboard care, I apply tung oil once or more a year. To clean the fretboard, I use steel wool and some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. After the alcohol has dried, I then apply the tung oil, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off.

 

[Davey]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

i used it.... untill it got stolen by some bum.. trying to find one of those things again, but none have it in stock or know where to get it >.<

 

[Tweed]

Re: Anyone here use Fast Fret?

Good post, because it's getting to be the time of year when fretboards get dry and need a little drink.
I don't think there's any one recipe that stands above all the rest. Martin Guitars used 3-in-1 oil at one time on their fretboards. Linseed oil is tried and true. Old-timers used it, and many still use it today. I wouldn't recommend boiled linseed oil...it's not really boiled, but has chemical additives that can sometimes leave a "stickiness" to the fretboard and strings. Pure linseed oil can be had at hardware and health food stores. A word of caution with linseed oil: rags soaked with linseed oil have been known to spontaneously combust. Don't store a cloth with linseed oil anyplace. Soak it in water and put it outside in the trash in it's own bag. Don't need any fireworks. A lot of "lemon oil" is petroleum-based oil, with lemon scent added. Maybe not bad, but not what some might think it is. I oil my boards a couple times a year. Now is a good time, since the winter air can be very dry and we're running heaters inside which further dries the air.
I use Dr. Duck's Axewax...have for several years now. Very light oil. Contrary to it's name, it contains no wax. I apply it lightly, let it sit for a couple minutes and wipe off the excess. It's a fantastic string cleaner, and adds a lot of life to them. I clean all my guitars once a year with the stuff, works great. Otherwise, I use my breath and a cotton cloth. A little dab of Axewax goes a loooong way. Two drops will easily clean the top of a Les Paul, unless it's really grimed-up. A single bottle will last years.