Oils???

[casualearner]

Hi everyone

I need some advice about cleaning fingerboards.
I currently own a 6 string Warwick Corvette (I am pretty sure it has wenge fretboard). What should I use to clean it. Will Dunlop Lemon Oil do???
I also own a Fender Deluxe Active Jazz bass ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]). It has a maple neck, what product should I use for this? I have heard that lemon oil is not good for it.
Because my country does not have many music stores, I prefer to order from Thomann

I would be really grateful for all the answers

 

[dxb]

I wouldn't use any kind of oil on the maple fretboard, especially if its sealed with a poly finish. Just wipe it down with a soft cloth. As for the wenge, if it looks super dry you could give it a light pass with something like Music Nomad F-One oil. That will also help clean it, but if its just dirty, try just wiping it down with a microfiber cloth.

 

[lz4005]

I need some advice about cleaning fingerboards.

Oil doesn't clean fingerboards.
If you need to clean them, as in they look dirty like they have gunk from your hands on them, use a cloth that is barely damp with water or rubbing alcohol.

 

[Warhawk]

Lemon oil is just mineral spirits with lemon scent added to it. If you want to clean your fretboard either follow the manufacturer's suggestion or what's been said here. A cloth damp with rubbing alcohol shouldn't damage a maple neck.

 

[Arie X]

everybody knows fire is the most effective cleaner for pesky fretboard dirt.

 

[Pilgrim]

For those wanting thorough coverage of the virtues or drawbacks of oils on fingerboards/fretboards, there are many searchable threads on TB which contain a lot of information and thorough discussion. (Search.)

 

[Badwater]

The only time I clean a fingerboard is when I change strings. And because it's so dry here, I use mineral oil to raise up the funk, and wipe it dry. As for routine cleaning, never.