Fingerboard care

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Bob Faulkner

Fretless!

I use lem oil on the backs of my other necks. Guess I'll go home and slather some on my fingerboards!

Thanks for the response Ken. Your FAQ page states to use Smith Wax polish on the fingerboard but I was worried about getting a waxy buildup. Nice to know I can just use lem oil.

Bob, in your original post, you stated you used the Pro Formula on your fretboard. This is a big NO, NO!

On Ken's FAQ Page, you are correct, Ken does say to use the Smith Classic Wax Polish on fretboards. Big difference between the two polishes! The Smith Classic Wax is perfect for the hand rubbed finishes (like the 5GN's) and fretboards (you won't get a waxy build-up). The Pro Formula is to be used for lacquer finishes only.

When needed, I clean my fretboards and frets with 0000 steel wool followed by lemon oil and this works great. Just be sure to protect the P/U's when using the steel wool!