Hurley000 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 This is my first day in this forum. Yeah for me. I don't know if this is asked all the time, but I'm way too lazy to check. What are a few good ways to clean the strings and fretboard after playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbread_medhotmail.com Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Fast Fret and Finger-eze are good. My strings never last long enough for me to clean them. I usually just change them every 2 weeks, regardless of playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbass Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 You're supposed to clean them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Right after playing? Right after playing I just give the strings and board a simple wipe with a soft cloth that I keep in my case/gig bag for just that purpose. I try to have a tech do a set-up for me at least once a year, and when that happens the fellah who does it for me cleans my frets and fretboard. Also, when you change strings you can take the opportunity to oil your board (some folks use lemon oil, some use boiled linseed...). Later. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfmonkey Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Originally posted by Mudbass: You're supposed to clean them?LOL, I just spent the better part of an hour cleaning the green funk off of my frets. I guess I should clean more often! I usually just wipe down the strings and neck at the end of each gig. I have no homepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 I have been lucky - I don't even wipe it down when I'm done playing. Fortunately I don't sweat (not my hands anyway). Maybe twice a year I used to use spray furniture polish on the body and neck, rubbing carefully along the frets (kids, don't do this at home). With my new Kinal, Mike K likes the boiled linseed oil, so someday I'll have to try that... Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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