- Can I use lemon oil on a rosewood fretboard?
- What is the best oil for a rosewood fretboard?
- How long should you leave lemon oil on fretboard?
Can I use lemon oil on a rosewood fretboard?
Instead, they're just mineral oil or some other other fretboard-safe oils, with lemon scent and yellow coloring added. For this reason, most of the guitar lemon oils on the market are 100% safe when used in moderation on your guitar's rosewood or ebony fretboard (don't use lemon oil on maple–more on that below).
What is the best oil for a rosewood fretboard?
The D'Addario lemon oil will suit those with a rosewood or ebony fretboard, who wish to keep their frets clean and protect their boards from drying and cracking.
How long should you leave lemon oil on fretboard?
If you use a product that is pure lemon oil, you will not have a problem. I put one to two drops (depending on the size of the fret) on each fret and lightly rub it in with a clean, cotton cloth. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then remove any excess.