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Post by hughesy on Nov 28, 2018 11:36:12 GMT
Any tips on how and how often to clean the fretboard?
I was just changing my strings. I typically use coated strings so I don't do it that often.
I have been using a damp microfibre cloth but get bored quite quickly, so never really give it a proper clean, just get the main gunk off.
However, this time I have taken a bit more time and especially right up against the frets using the cloth against my fingernail, there seems to be a lot of gunk coming off.
What does everyone else do?
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Post by curmudgeon on Nov 28, 2018 12:02:36 GMT
Hi, unless your fretboard get extremely dry, or you have the sort of body chemistry that deposits gunk around the frets, it isn't really necessary. However, I change my strings about every three months (used to be every two months but D'addario prices went up!) and every time I change strings I remove them al and clean the whole guitar with a barely damp cloth, then I use a polish made (in the UK) for cleaning antique furniture (i.e. no silicone or other nasty stuff). It's called Regency gold and I've been using it for over 20 years.
Please note that I use the absolute minimum on the body, and the cloth is even drier on the fret board, and I wipe it off immediately.
This is how :
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 28, 2018 12:05:12 GMT
Clean?
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Post by hughesy on Nov 28, 2018 12:52:01 GMT
I used a barely damp cloth and then another dry one to dry it off straight away.
I find these quite a bit of grime though. Maybe i should wash my hands more often!
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Post by scorpiodog on Nov 28, 2018 12:52:10 GMT
I think we need leoroberts opinion on this. I generally dust my guitars with a dry microfibre cloth kept for the purpose every time I use them, and wipe off stuff when it is visible. But I don't clean the fingerboard ever. I have on cheap guitars I have bought second hand and then I have used fine wire wool to clear out somebody else's filth, but I wouldn't dream of doing that on a decent guitar covered in my own filth.
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 28, 2018 14:55:24 GMT
I clean my guitars regularly. However, there are a few rules that experience has taught me need to be followed: 1. Always use non-biological powder 2. One instrument at a time into the washing machine 3. NEVER tumble dry. Hope this helps. Leo
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Post by Phil Taylor on Nov 28, 2018 15:18:10 GMT
I don't do anything. I have just had a look and can't see anything that needs cleaning either. Strange Phil
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Post by 007 on Nov 28, 2018 17:23:36 GMT
I clean my guitars regularly. However, there are a few rules that experience has taught me need to be followed: 1. Always use non-biological powder 2. One instrument at a time into the washing machine 3. NEVER tumble dry. Hope this helps. Leo Good advice Leo although I always dry my guitar on a low oven. To clean the fingerboard I wipe over with old fish and chip wrappings gives a nice sheen and a great smell if you are hungry
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Post by Onechordtrick on Nov 28, 2018 17:53:03 GMT
I clean my guitars regularly. However, there are a few rules that experience has taught me need to be followed: 1. Always use non-biological powder 2. One instrument at a time into the washing machine 3. NEVER tumble dry. Hope this helps. Leo The third point is particularly important. Once I put a 12 string in to tumble and it came out looking like this: spoiler]
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 28, 2018 20:51:10 GMT
Once in a blue moon (every few years or so) I might wipe some Fast Fret onto the f'board, and when wiping it off/in I'll do fingernails under cloth along the frets.
A nice fillet of crud against the frets isn't necessarily a bad thing as it can help them feel less obtrusive....
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Post by robmc on Nov 28, 2018 21:14:11 GMT
I don't do anything. I have just had a look and can't see anything that needs cleaning either. Strange Phil You have the look of a man who sheds no filth, Phil. As serene as your compositions.
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Post by Phil Taylor on Nov 29, 2018 15:53:26 GMT
I don't do anything. I have just had a look and can't see anything that needs cleaning either. Strange Phil You have the look of a man who sheds no filth, Phil. As serene as your compositions. Nearly missed this Rob. Too busy composing in the serene room.......... Phil
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Post by curmudgeon on Dec 1, 2018 12:25:46 GMT
I clean my guitars regularly. However, there are a few rules that experience has taught me need to be followed: 1. Always use non-biological powder 2. One instrument at a time into the washing machine 3. NEVER tumble dry. Hope this helps. Leo Good advice Leo although I always dry my guitar on a low oven. To clean the fingerboard I wipe over with old fish and chip wrappings gives a nice sheen and a great smell if you are hungry So, you torrify your own instrument , "Sehr Interesant, aber ....dumb!
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Post by curmudgeon on Dec 1, 2018 12:27:59 GMT
The responses to this thread simply would not be understood on the Acoustic guitar forum.
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Post by andyhowell on Dec 1, 2018 12:54:00 GMT
The responses to this thread simply would not be understood on the Acoustic guitar forum. Which preamp would work with that?
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