Fast Fret WORKS!

[ClassicRock55]

I have had a pair of LaBella Deep Talkin' Flats on my Corvette Fretless since February. Being the only bass I use at gigs and for practice, the strings have seen their fair share of action. Today as I applied beeswax to the finish, I decided to give the strings a good clean. First, I took them off the bass. I put some fast fret on a paper towel and vigorously rubbed each string, moving back and forth, taking about 3 minutes to scrub down each string. After wiping down the fingerboard with lemon oil, I put the strings back on. They sounded brand new, like they needed some breaking in. I was shocked at how well it worked. No more of that grimy feeling every time I play. I'm looking forward to another 8 months of service from these guys.


Anyone else here have much success with Fast Fret?

[fenderhutz]

I can't stand the residue and the smell of kerosene on my strings.

[62bass]

Originally Posted by ClassicRock55

I have had a pair of LaBella Deep Talkin' Flats on my Corvette Fretless since February. Being the only bass I use at gigs and for practice, the strings have seen their fair share of action. Today as I applied beeswax to the finish, I decided to give the strings a good clean. First, I took them off the bass. I put some fast fret on a paper towel and vigorously rubbed each string, moving back and forth, taking about 3 minutes to scrub down each string. After wiping down the fingerboard with lemon oil, I put the strings back on. They sounded brand new, like they needed some breaking in. I was shocked at how well it worked. No more of that grimy feeling every time I play. I'm looking forward to another 8 months of service from these guys.


Anyone else here have much success with Fast Fret?

I've used it for years. I don't bother taking the strings off.

[XylemBassGuitar]

Yeah, that stuff is great!

You can also use it on the fretboard instead of the lemon oil if you like.

[xshawnxearthx]

Originally Posted by fenderhutz

I can't stand the residue and the smell of kerosene on my strings.

i never understood how gunking up the strings with that stuff helps keep them new sounding.

[alexofc69]

I used to use fast fret and it does work. This DR Stringlife blows fast fret away !
http://store.drstringsgear.com/stringlife.html

[xshawnxearthx]

if you want something that will really clean your strings and prevent gunk and build up. caig deoxit string wipes. www.caig.com

[John Wentzien]

Zippo lighter fluid takes the peanut butter right off--try it!

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by John Wentzien

Zippo lighter fluid takes the peanut butter right off--try it!

If you want to pay even less, but it in its generic form: vm&p naphtha.

WD40 will also work if you don't object to its smell. Contrary to popular misconception, it's not a lubricant. WD40 was formulated to displace water (WD stands for Water Displacement), and it works very well as a solvent.