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Post subject: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:13 am
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A quick question

I've always used Dunlop 65 string cleaning solution (the blue one). But I always had rosewood fretboards and I knew it was ok to use it.

Is it still ok to use it on a guitar that has a maple fretboard? The guitar is Fender Classic 50s Series Strat with laquered maple fretboard.

Thanks in advance for advice.


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Post subject: Re: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:23 am
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Half of the Dunlop ( the protective ) will be a lost.
Google how to clean lacquered fretboard ....


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Post subject: Re: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:02 am
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Sorry, my question was rather if it will do any damage? I use Dunlop 65 string conditioner to clean strings, some of the solution goes on the fretboard when you do that, and I was worried if it will do any damage?


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Post subject: Re: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:05 am
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Lacquered is like plastic coating , you wont' t damaged the fretboard.


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Post subject: Re: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:21 pm
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I agree that you will not damage the fingerboard but, with that being said, I have two Strats with maple necks and have never used any cleaner/conditioner on them. I do wipe them down with a guitar cloth after playing them and I clean them thoroughly, with a damp cloth, when I change strings. I took this from the Owner's Manual:
"Oil the fingerboard. The natural oils in unfinished rosewood, ebony and pau ferro fingerboards can dry out. Keep these fingerboards beautiful by periodically hydrating them with lemon oil, boiled linseed oil or other non silicone-based wood/furniture oil. Apply with a lint-free cloth, rub in, let soak, wipe off excess and let dry. And remember—no oil on finished surfaces (including maple fingerboards)."

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Post subject: Re: Dunlop 65 on maple fretboard?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:05 pm
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Dunlop 6582 Ultraglide string cleaner is a much different product than their fretboard conditioner.

The bottle has a built-in sponge applicator. You wipe it on the strings. You may accidentally get a little on the fretboard.

I don't use it, but I do clean my strings after I play. I take a cloth, put a dab of whatever product I have on the cloth, wrap the cloth around one string at a time, then wipe up and down the length of the string.

You can do the same with Dunlop 6582 Ultraglide. The sponge applicator is removable, so you can apply it to a cloth.

Besides not getting anything on the fretboard, doing it that way also cleans and lubes the underside of the strings. (You'll be amazed how much gunk builds up on the undersides, even if you normally wipe the tops of the strings.)


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