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Mineral oil is inexpensive, will not go bad, and is readily available at most pharmacies. So if you want a cheap and virtually identical alternative to commercial fretboard oil, try using mineral oil instead of olive oil. It's best to just wipe down your fret board with a damp clean cotton cloth.
- What oil can I use on my fretboard?
- Can I use olive oil on fretboard?
- What can you use instead of lemon oil on fretboard?
What oil can I use on my fretboard?
Buy a bottle of mineral oil at the grocery store. With all the strings off the tuners and stuffed into the sound hole, apply some oil on a folded paper towel and wipe it on the face of the fingerboard. It's fine to wipe it on the frets.
Can I use olive oil on fretboard?
You must NOT use coconut oil, olive oil, lemon oil or vinegar on your guitar either the strings, fretboard or any other part. all of these products can cause unrecoverable damage to the wood of your guitar because they are acidic.
What can you use instead of lemon oil on fretboard?
If you are going to use lemon oil, then use one made specifically for guitars, but never on maple necks. I have recommended two quality brands of lemon oil for guitars above. Avoid pure or highly-concentrated lemon oils intended for floors and furniture. Better still, when in doubt, use linseed oil.
