I've never oiled my fretboard and feel it's way past time. Thing is I don't have any fretboard oil. But I'm holding in my hand a bottle of Old English Lemon Oil for wood furniture. Is that OK?
The Lemon OIL is ok to use on a rosewood or ebony board if it's dried out. Never use Lemon Polish, though. It can do some pretty damaging stuff to a finish. And be fairly careful about not getting the oil on the finish, too. I've seen some ugly results come from that.
Ron at Alembic recommends Jasco Lemon Oil. After trying it, I'm using it on all my basses, and it works beautifully. I usually apply a very light coat, and rub it in "a lot". On most boards, it'll last a long time. You can find Jasco products (or order them) at most hardware stores.
hmm........I just rubbed down my rosewood fretboard with old english lemon oil, wait half an hour and gave it another light coat............. another half hour has passed now, it looks much better I hope if was absorbed well, it says conditions and protects. Oh, cleaned with warm water on a clean lint free cloth sorry for brining up an old thread, I searched for old english lemon oil and got this.......
