DIY Fret Board Conditioner

[scottosan]

Because why not. Since moving to Japan I came across a paste:balm based fretboard conditioner. It was the best I had used and lasted almost 2 years because it not being a liquid, you don’t waste much. Additionally, I always thought lemon oil didn’t last long. I had went to buy more a few times and it’s always sold out. My luthier even uses it. I knew it was jojoba oil based, but pure jojoba is liquid.

After some research I found a woodworking article talking about using jojoba and beeswax on raw rosewood and ebony as a natural conditioner. I have to note that many people frown upon using wax on a fretboard, but it not really a wax in a tradition sense like most petroleum based wax’s. I found other articles referencing 4:1 mixture of jojoba to beeswax. I have it a try and was was pretty spot on to what I was using with the exception of me using natural, unleash oil and was.

The result is an initial texture of lip balm but get soft as you rub your fingers on it making it super easy to apply by hand. There’s absolutely no residue afterwards and makes the board look darker. I’d several test spots and after a few days, it retains the depth much better than lemon oil. I also think using the unbleached ingredients does result in a slightly deeper and darker result.

Left is a new neck and right is 24 hours after the wipe down.

and now @ almost 30 guitars,

 

[DanTravis62]

I need to try this.

 

[John4021]

Did I miss the product name and where to buy??

 

[japetus]

Sorry sempai, I am not rubbin some unknown japanese ninja balm on my guitar!!

 

[scottosan]

Did I miss the product name and where to buy??

Here’s the stuff I’m copying

https://www.soundhouse.co.jp/en/con...oDo1nkhyw9JPvmAeRH_F9L75uy1eMx8bM5vRY-6F8tfb7

The pic showed is of a new neck, so obviously driest case.

 

[scottosan]

I know not easy for the average person to make. I used my wax pot for pickups as heated the jojoba on one side and the beeswax in the other then combined when the beeswax melts.

I uses this
https://a.co/d/d8b9Mdo

 

[Alpha Stryke]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...dsPRBaY-oReQ1VX4HUOeLpbXv370EeaxoCh84QAvD_BwE

Fret doctor mang ive used it 20 yrs. Its the best. Lip balm is for lips

 

[scottosan]

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Sorry sempai, I am not rubbin some unknown japanese ninja balm on my guitar

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...dsPRBaY-oReQ1VX4HUOeLpbXv370EeaxoCh84QAvD_BwE

Fret doctor mang ive used it 19 yrs. Its the best. Lip balm is for lips

That stuff looks like jojoba oil in liquid form
$20 for 30ml is excessive. I made 150ml for $16 fora similar product in paste form

 

[Alpha Stryke]

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That stuff looks like jojoba oil in liquid form
$20 for 30ml is excessive. I made 150ml for $16 fora similar product in paste form

No its not. Ive given you the correct info the rest is up to yer brain.
Lay off the Sake. Ive been using it 20 yrs dinglepuss. Its fantastic.
You're gonna hafta clean all your FB's with naptha to get the gummy chapstick off.
Many moons ago i used WD40 once. Don't recomend that. Ive used them all. Fret Doctor is what you want especially on expensive guitars.

https://doctorsprod.com/products/fret-doctor

 

[John4021]

"Lay off the Sake. "

 

[Geo]

Seems similar to Tried & True finish I use on unfinished maple necks but I have never tried it on rosewood or ebony.

https://www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com/products/original-wood-finish/

 

[John4021]

Damn it Danny.
Hit up Sweetwater.
Order placed.


You better be right about this stuff.

LOL.

 

[Alpha Stryke]

Damn it Danny.
Hit up Sweetwater.
Order placed.


You better be right about this stuff.

LOL.

I got you mang. Doesn't take alot. I usually do my FB's once in spring & fall after initial application.
I lay the guitar level and let is soak in about 10-15 minutes. After wipe off excess.

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

I USE F-ONE OIL
100% NATURAL LIKE YOUR BOOMER WIFES FLABBY ASS
YOU FUKKSTIKKS

 

[napalmdeath]

 

[scottosan]

No its not. Ive given you the correct info the rest is up to yer brain.
Lay off the Sake. Ive been using it 20 yrs dinglepuss. Its fantastic.
You're gonna hafta clean all your FB's with naptha to get the gummy chapstick off.
Many moons ago i used WD40 once. Don't recomend that. Ive used them all. Fret Doctor is what you want especially on expensive guitars.

https://doctorsprod.com/products/fret-doctor

How do you know it’s not jojoba? Red flag number one with snake oil sellers is not listing ingredients. They claim plant based and not lemon oil. Jojoba is plant based and not lemon oil, so it’s possible. Also, my mix is not chapstick. Chapstick is is petroleum based.

The beeswax is only wax by name. It does not clog wood pores and mixed with other oils has been widely accepted a proven to be a highly effective wood conditioner than does not build up.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

Fractionated coconut oil works great and is cheap on amazon

 

[Alpha Stryke]

How do you know it’s not jojoba? Red flag number one with snake oil sellers is not listing ingredients. They claim plant based and not lemon oil. Jojoba is plant based and not lemon oil, so it’s possible. Also, my mix is not chapstick. Chapstick is is petroleum based.

The beeswax is only wax by name. It does not clog wood pores and mixed with other oils has been widely accepted a proven to be a highly effective wood conditioner than does not build up.

Lemon oil is mineral oil and mostly water. You never want water on wood especially exotic musical instruments.
Why the Fuck wont you try it ? You think im out to Fuck you.
You afraid to try something new b/c your way doesn't work ?
Cuse da Fuck outta me Gomer.
20 years of experience w/a great product and free advice to a guy i never met down da tubes.
0.00 Fucks given.
In 50 years of guitar ive never met anyone who recomends a wax buildup on a guitar.



I use swedish beeswax on my lips and Fret Doctor on my guitars.
The guy that developed FD originally used to retore woodwinds instruments like Fifes from the 1700's bring those back to life with his product.
We all get older and he sold his product. If they told you the ingredients some little Asian Fucker would steal it.

 

[scottosan]

Lemon oil is mineral oil and mostly water. You never want water on wood especially exotic musical instruments.
Why the Fuck wont you try it ? You think im out to Fuck you.
You afraid to try something new b/c your way doesn't work ?
Cuse da Fuck outta me Gomer.
20 years of experience w/a great product and free advice to a guy i never met down da tubes.
0.00 Fucks given.
In 50 years of guitar ive never met anyone who recomends a wax buildup on a guitar.



I use swedish beeswax on my lips and Fret Doctor on my guitars.
The guy that developed FD originally used to retore woodwinds instruments like Fifes from the 1700's bring those back to life with his product.
We all get older and he sold his product. If they told you the ingredients some little Asian Fucker would steal it.

Bro, why do you sound angry and miserable all of the time. I’m not saying your product isn’t great. I’m just saying it’s not the only option and dispelling information like yours that this leaves a build up. Even oils in not used excessive or not thoroughly wiped down will cause build up. You read can about Howard’s feed and wax on almost any music forum and no one is complaining about buildup and it has beeswax in it. There’s zero downside to using a beeswax and oil blend on unfinished wood. I e been using it for 2 years and use it every string change and there’s zero buildup, zero residue

 

[Alpha Stryke]

Bro, why do you sound angry and miserable all of the time. I’m not saying your product isn’t great. I’m just saying it’s not the only option and dispelling information like yours that this leaves a build up. Even oils in not used excessive or not thoroughly wiped down will cause build up. You read can about Howard’s feed and wax on almost any music forum and no one is complaining about buildup and it has beeswax in it. There’s zero downside to using a beeswax and oil blend on unfinished wood. I e been using it for 2 years and use it every string change and there’s zero buildup, zero residue