How does this compare to guitar honey for cleaning and maintaining the fretboard?
1531142
I use Fast Fret for daily string cleaning and to keep wear and corrosion of the string finish to a minimum. I use Guitar Honey to clean and condition the fretboard every couple of string changes. Fast Fret is basically mineral oil, which won't harm the fretboard or strings. While Guitar Honey is a solvent based product that can really remove fingerboard gunk well. If you have a lighter color wood in your fretboard Guitar Honey will most likely darken it.
1531143
I don't know about guitar honey but I really like the fast fret. You have to put a little pressure when you wipe the strings but it gets all the finger oil off and keeps the strings sounding bright. The oil conditions the fret board too. So overall I'm happy with the product .
1531144
I've never actually used guitar honey but I will say this...I used fast fret on all my guitars after I play and it keeps the fret boards clean and makes my strings last way longer!!!
7013
Yeah I've been using it and it cleans well enough, I think its not AS NICE as other versions I've used to clean... the abrasive and the liquid are annoyingly separated most of the time... so I put it in a plastic bag and make sure that both the abrasive and liquid are accounted for. Hope that helps
2032152
no problem on classical guitars, just check the labels to use the appropriate cleaner based on your guitar finish
1628509
Lemon oil. Do NOT use on unfinished maple fretboards. Other than that, it's a trade secret.
2209354
The previous answer is mine also. The sponge type Humidifiers are made for and work best when the guitar is stored in the case. Because you store your guitar on a stand and open to the room humidity, one of two things is true. If your guitar still plays OK and does not need a setup it means the room you store your guitar in does not need to be humidified. Otherwise your guitar would be fried by now.
1952149
I'm not sure because I have not used it with the guitar yet. But it works for what I need to get done. Sorry if I couldn't quite answer your question. May be you can go to a blog or another review with this question on this product
2136569
VACUUM, vacuum, vacuum! And dust dust dust... it leaves a fine layer over everything you don't cover before using it. Take out all your guitars or instruments if you don't want the finish ruined. I understand the need to use a product with no chemicals, but... this stuff does have its own set of issues. Definitely wear a face mask and glove up.
1690030
hi sam, lemon oil is the way to go. scott Also music nomad guitar polish works well for the rest of the guitar.
2132130
I just used the board cream. It's kind of frustrating though because I used it regularly and my board warped anyway...even though I made sure it never got put in the dishwasher. I would still recommend it. It moisterizes the wood really well.
1806297
Yes, it will stick to a stain finish but you will need to lightly lick the pick-up and then press it against the guitar as you attach it.
1772074
It depends on the humidity where the case and guitar are stored. How dry, or wet is the guitar? If the ambient humidity is near or at optimum then there is no need to do anything extra. The humidipak will be fine. If the room conditions are way out of the desired range then the ability of the salts in humidipak to release or absorb moisture will be exhausted more quickly than expected. This is my understanding of the process.
487773
Works well. Increase dwell time from lacquer. Couple coats before scraping off. No water until end. Scraper, steel wool, then hot water and nylon brush, then pressure washer, then soap and water, then pressure washer. Faster the better when scrubbing off stripper. Commit to it otherwise you'll just have to do it twice. Oxalic acid if you get black spots.
1619254
They save the best pieces of wood for the natural finiish. Yep body all one solid piece. Neck is just as pretty. Fret board has nicew finish like the body. Awsum guitar and im a gibsoon man.
1725029
I would recommend Elixir strings for any acoustic guitar. They're a little more expensive but are well worth it. They do last longer, play a little easier and reduce string talk in a way no other string I've tried comes close.
1628506
Essentially is lemon oil, is for use on rosewood fretboard, dont use on clear maple fretboard
378486
Absolutely! I love this stuff so much I just sent it to my daughter today--don't tell her, it's a surprise! But seriously, I use it on all my instruments, acoustic and electric and there is something in there for everything. All the best, George
913875
This is a treatment for the fretboard, not the strings. There are other solutions available for cleaning and lubricating your strings.