How to Clean & Condition Your Guitar or Bass Unfinished Fretboard with MusicNomad's Care Kit

[@StratBurst92]

Forget the rest, Music Nomad F-One is the best!

[@strobelightstrobelight]

Hi! Thanks for the info (: I just purchase f-one Music Nomad, how often should I used it? 1-2 per year or 1 per moth every time I change the strings if I play 5/6 hours per day? Thanks!!

[@MusicNomadCare]

Depending on how your fretboard is, how often you play and how dry the environment is, will vary how often you use the F-ONE Oil. Every 3-6 months for normal use but you can use it every string change. The F-ONE Oil will not harm your fretboard

[@diaphanoux]

@@MusicNomadCare I just bought the F-one oil. I live in a very humid environment, around 60% to 69% RH, can I still use it?

[@ianhanson85]

For the brush - should you only go with the grain? Would it damage the wood if you went up and down?

[@MusicNomadCare]

With the bristle design you can go against the grain if needed, but when using the scraper part of the brush we recommend to always go with the grain.

[@FLAMENCO961]

Can I wash the cloth when it is very dirty? Or does it get wasted?

[@MusicNomadCare]

You can machine wash it in cold water and by itself if it's really dirty. Hang dry.

[@FLAMENCO961]

@@MusicNomadCare thanks for the answer you rock.

[@Kbs-rk9hj]

I cleaned my fretboards with f-one oil and i liked its cleaning performance. Then I applied f-one oil to my cleaned ebony and cleaned rosewood fretboards and let it soak and sit for 24 hours for humidifying and moisturizing purpose. Does humidifying 24 hours with f-one oil has any bad effect on fretboard. Thanks.

[@MusicNomadCare]

For humidity care you will want to use the Humitar humidifier. The F-ONE Oil is meant as a cleaner and conditioner. We do not usually recommend to leave it on for 24 hours, we recommend to let it sit for a minute to allow the oil to saturate into the raw wood. the wood will only take as much as it needs.

[@Sowon23]

Can I use the microfiber cloth in the video for Ebony? not scratch?

[@davecionini2744]

I'm going to buy it, is it ok with Indian Laurel?

[@MusicNomadCare]

Yes, F-ONE will work on Indian Laurel.

[@cookcrazy]

It does not state specifically but can I assume it is also safe for Walnut fretboards such as on a Yamaha FSX800C?

[@MusicNomadCare]

F-ONE Oil works great on all unfinished wood, if you have a finish on your fretboard you will want to use the Guitar Detailer MN100

[@andrewpimentel1799]

Can I use this on jatoba wood

[@MusicNomadCare]

Yes!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great stuff. I swear by their products. I own ( 7 ) M.N. Products and I am super happy with the results. (no affiliation) oNe LovE from NYC

[@callanhulett503]

Could you also use this oil on an acoustic guitar bridge?

[@MusicNomadCare]

Yes it will work great on unfinished acoustic guitar bridge

[@roccanto86]

Wich one use in the first place? the Frine for polishinf the frets or the F-one?

[@MusicNomadCare]

Use the Frine Fret Polish first to clean and polish the frets and then use our F-ONE Oil after to clean and condition the fretboard.

[@NodakSavage]

@@MusicNomadCare i read somewhere that you can also use the guitar polish on frets. Is this true and what makes the guitar polish different from the Frine as far as the actual solution itself?

[@eurofeel]

Is it darken the fretboard colour? Or just temporary until it dries?

[@MusicNomadCare]

It conditions the unfinished wood on the fretboard and gives it fresh moist look. It is important to keep your fretboard from drying out. That darker properly conditioned fret board will slowly dry out and the color will become lighter. This is all normal. When the color becomes lighter you know it is time to re-condition.

[@eurofeel]

@@MusicNomadCare thank you

[@filipvanboxelaer6124]

Hi, I oiled my Les Paul fretboard with F-one oil. Rubbed in one drop per position, than buffed it out. Afterwards I read somewhere that oiling fretboards can cause frets or inlays to come loose, because it would affect the glue. do I have to worry ?

[@MusicNomadCare]

Thank you for reaching out. Our F-ONE is formulated using a complex mixture of the finest ultra refined tree and seed oils to clean, condition & protect your fretboard/fingerboard. 100% free of any lemon oil extracts, waxes, petroleum distillates, silicone, and water. We chose not to use any lemon oil because it contains d-limonene, which is a strong solvent that is used to remove paint and glue. In addition, we believe the high acidity levels of lemon oil can dry out the fretboard over time and require more frequent fretboard care. You do not need to worry about using F-ONE oil on your unfinished fretboard.

[@MelforceX]

Hey guys, my neck and fretboard are roasted maple that is finished. Since you can't use any conditioner on maple necks, can I just use the Guitar Detailer to clean the neck and fretboard as well?

[@MusicNomadCare]

The Guitar Detailer will be the product to use on your finished fretboard and neck

[@adamibarra1518]

Hey! How would you clean an unfinished neck such as on an Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray RS?

[@MusicNomadCare]

We recommend using our Guitar Detailer to clean off surface dirt, grime and sweat on the unfinished neck.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Could I use the F1 oil on my walnut bass body? And basswood? Thanks

[@MusicNomadCare]

The F-ONE Oil works great on all unfinished wood. So as long as the wood is unfinished the F-ONE Oil will work great for you!

[@romeoguitar]

who this work on the Ibanez Q52 series

[@eugenenathan6518]

The brush gets sticky with residue from humidity and it ruined my fretboard :(

[@MusicNomadCare]

Occasionally the grime that is coming off your fretboard while using the brush is building up on the bristle. If you're experiencing this you can clean the brush with hot water and some soap, make sure to clean the brush off completely and let the brush air dry.

[@eugenenathan6518]

@@MusicNomadCare I meant the handle, not the bristles. The material degrades into a sticky residue.

[@MusicNomadCare]

This is not normal and we have never had this feedback. Can you email us photos of what your claiming in degrading and the sticky residue along with a description of what you're experiencing so we can run this to our quality control department. you can email us this info at [e-mail]

[@eugenenathan6518]

@@MusicNomadCare Sorry I threw the brush away but if I can get another from my dealer here(City Music, Singapore) I could show you. Hope they can give me one. Thanks.

[@MusicNomadCare]

Eugene, this is very unusual and we have never had this issue. It is made with a strong material that shouldn't be deteriorating. It's hard for us to evaluate your situation without any photos of the brush. This brush is not sold individually.

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

Those frets were still horribly dirty though

[@MusicNomadCare]

The Unfinished Fretboard Kit is for cleaning and conditioning your unfinished fretboard. To polish your frets you will want to check out our FRINE Fret Polishing Kit MN124. For the total fretboard care you should use the FRINE Fret Polishing kit on your frets first then use the Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit after polishing your frets. www.musicnomadcare.com/Products/FRINE-Fret-Polishing-Kit/

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

@@MusicNomadCare I am referring to the fretboard. There is still tons of gunk left in the crevice where the fretboard meets the actual fret wire.

[@NodakSavage]

@@user-of9ut1hd9q nothing a second round and some elbow grease cant take care of. This video was a general showing of the product, not an absolute restoration vid