Anyone else have a problem of strings getting cruddy on a rosewood board before a finished maple board? I changed the strings on both my LP and Strat at the same time, played the Strat twice as much, and yet the strings on the LP are cruddier than on the Strat. The only thing I can come up with is maybe the lemon oil is deteriorating the string quicker:dunno:
Got one for ya's (string related)
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hamerfan
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Re: Got one for ya's (string related)
Lemon oil is in most cases mineral oil with lemon scent. Oil shouldn't be used not often than 2 times a year. It should not make a build up on the fretboard and should wiped of after 5 minutes. If it isnt completely soaked up after that time, the board wa full of oil before you applied.
Use Bore Doctor (or Fret Doctor same product in other sizes and sold be beafifer.com) which was developed by a retired scientist, Dr. Henderson. He is a clarinentist. Good stuff, no build up, does not need scent to mask the ranzing of the oil, plant oil , no mineral oil with acids.
http://www.doctorsprod.com/store/DP_aboutUs.asp
Lemon oil is in most cases mineral oil with lemon scent. Oil shouldn't be used not often than 2 times a year. It should not make a build up on the fretboard and should wiped of after 5 minutes. If it isnt completely soaked up after that time, the board wa full of oil before you applied.
Use Bore Doctor (or Fret Doctor same product in other sizes and sold be beafifer.com) which was developed by a retired scientist, Dr. Henderson. He is a clarinentist. Good stuff, no build up, does not need scent to mask the ranzing of the oil, plant oil , no mineral oil with acids.
http://www.doctorsprod.com/store/DP_aboutUs.asp
Dr. Vegetable
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Re: Got one for ya's (string related)
I have noticed the same thing. My strings seem to last much longer (maybe 3X) on maple than on rosewood. Don't know why... Maybe my hands sweat less when I'm playing on maple? It's probably related to the way I play on these different guitars.
Regardless, I've seen some real cruddy strings on maple necks. I think they stand out more against the light fretboard.
If it's a problem, wipe the strings (and the rest of the guitar) down after you finish playing. This should reduce corrosion and extend the life of the strings (and finishes). You may also find that different brands of string last longer for you, based on your body chemistry.
I have noticed the same thing. My strings seem to last much longer (maybe 3X) on maple than on rosewood. Don't know why... Maybe my hands sweat less when I'm playing on maple? It's probably related to the way I play on these different guitars.
Regardless, I've seen some real cruddy strings on maple necks. I think they stand out more against the light fretboard.
If it's a problem, wipe the strings (and the rest of the guitar) down after you finish playing. This should reduce corrosion and extend the life of the strings (and finishes). You may also find that different brands of string last longer for you, based on your body chemistry.
constant mesh
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Re: Got one for ya's (string related)
Use polymerizing oils, not the lemon sh1t dunlops sells. That thing has more solvents in it than oil and after time it evaporates completely. I use a blonde gunstock oil with all my jobs, the feel is superior, once you try it you immediately know how a dried up fingerboard feels. As a bonus, all of my customers love it and usually come back for more
The polymerized film helps to isolate the crud and sweat introduced by fingers, so that it doesn't get all sucked into to the wood. It can be easily cleaned with naphta to get the surface ready for oiling again.
Rosewood is especially complicated when it comes to moisture, so it's wise to season the wood properly periodically. But it's naturally an oily wood so it darkens over time and if your fretboard dries up you might not even notice it by eye. But dried up fingertips tell different story
Stay away from lemon oil it's more of a cleaner than conditioner, reall. Buy gunstock oil, the price is just the same, and gunstock oil is the real deal. If anyone insists on using only mineral oil, not the polymerizing type, then go to a grocery store and buy clear mineral oil for oiling kitchen cutting boards. But that won't seal the wood permanently and your finger will soak it up over time.
Use polymerizing oils, not the lemon sh1t dunlops sells. That thing has more solvents in it than oil and after time it evaporates completely. I use a blonde gunstock oil with all my jobs, the feel is superior, once you try it you immediately know how a dried up fingerboard feels. As a bonus, all of my customers love it and usually come back for more
The polymerized film helps to isolate the crud and sweat introduced by fingers, so that it doesn't get all sucked into to the wood. It can be easily cleaned with naphta to get the surface ready for oiling again.
Rosewood is especially complicated when it comes to moisture, so it's wise to season the wood properly periodically. But it's naturally an oily wood so it darkens over time and if your fretboard dries up you might not even notice it by eye. But dried up fingertips tell different story
Stay away from lemon oil it's more of a cleaner than conditioner, reall. Buy gunstock oil, the price is just the same, and gunstock oil is the real deal. If anyone insists on using only mineral oil, not the polymerizing type, then go to a grocery store and buy clear mineral oil for oiling kitchen cutting boards. But that won't seal the wood permanently and your finger will soak it up over time.
LReese
Sausage Gravy
Re: Got one for ya's (string related)
Last time I oiled a fretboard, I used a few drops organic coconut oil. Its supposed to resist going rancid and can be cleaned off with a little naphtha. I got a bottle of bore oil for this upcoming time.
Strings also last me a bit longer on a maple fretboard, but I can't complain about string life on a Rosewood board. I'm pretty diligent on wiping down strings over and under the string thoroughly before and after playing and I think that's key in my case for long string life.
Last time I oiled a fretboard, I used a few drops organic coconut oil. Its supposed to resist going rancid and can be cleaned off with a little naphtha. I got a bottle of bore oil for this upcoming time.
Strings also last me a bit longer on a maple fretboard, but I can't complain about string life on a Rosewood board. I'm pretty diligent on wiping down strings over and under the string thoroughly before and after playing and I think that's key in my case for long string life.
