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Fretboard Damage?
Fretboard Damage?
I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
cause damage to the fingerboard?
RD
I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
cause damage to the fingerboard?
RD
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On May 1, 1:32 pm, RLDH...@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
On May 1, 1:32 pm, RLDH...@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
Re: Fretboard Damage?
ed s wrote:
> Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
Interestingly enough, my bottle of baby oil states
"Keep out of reach of childred"
Lumpy
In Your Ears for 40 Years
w w w .LumpyMusic . com
ed s wrote:
> Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
Interestingly enough, my bottle of baby oil states
"Keep out of reach of childred"
Lumpy
In Your Ears for 40 Years
w w w .LumpyMusic . com
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On May 1, 7:35 pm, "Lumpy" <lu...@digitalcartography . com > wrote:
> ed s wrote:
> > Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
>
> Interestingly enough, my bottle of baby oil states
> "Keep out of reach of childred"
>
> Lumpy
>
> In Your Ears for 40 Years
> w w w .LumpyMusic . com
You don't have any babies at your age..... babes maybe ( on a lucky
day) !! Ed S.
On May 1, 7:35 pm, "Lumpy" <lu...@digitalcartography . com > wrote:
> ed s wrote:
> > Is your baby made of wood ?? ed s
>
> Interestingly enough, my bottle of baby oil states
> "Keep out of reach of childred"
>
> Lumpy
>
> In Your Ears for 40 Years
> w w w .LumpyMusic . com
You don't have any babies at your age..... babes maybe ( on a lucky
day) !! Ed S.
Re: Fretboard Damage?
I don't really think you should do that.
Play like an every average guitar player - WITHOUT THE BABY OIL
I don't really think you should do that.
Play like an every average guitar player - WITHOUT THE BABY OIL
Re: Fretboard Damage?
<RLDHOME@webtv . net > wrote in message
news:4843-481A0CC8-43@storefull-3136.bay.webtv . net ...
>I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
It might damage the fretboard, and it will certainly kill the strings by
clogging them up with gunk.
Tony D
<RLDHOME@webtv . net > wrote in message
news:4843-481A0CC8-43@storefull-3136.bay.webtv . net ...
>I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
It might damage the fretboard, and it will certainly kill the strings by
clogging them up with gunk.
Tony D
Re: Fretboard Damage?
RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
I wouldn't do it. But if you want oil, why baby oil? Mineral oil at least
doesn't have the fragrance. I'd also think that it would keep the strings dirty
and kill tone. As well as causing gunk to build up at the frets.
They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but I've
never tried them.
RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
I wouldn't do it. But if you want oil, why baby oil? Mineral oil at least
doesn't have the fragrance. I'd also think that it would keep the strings dirty
and kill tone. As well as causing gunk to build up at the frets.
They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but I've
never tried them.
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On May 1, 6:22 pm, Jim <j...@askmebeforeyousend . com > wrote:
> They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but I've
> never tried them.
A Google search for "GHS Fast Fret mineral oil" yields a number of
reviews that suggest that Fast Fret contains mineral oil.
I didn't find any claiming to have done a lab analysis, however. The
GHS website doesn't tell you what's in the product, so caveat lector.
--Cliff (US)
On May 1, 6:22 pm, Jim <j...@askmebeforeyousend . com > wrote:
> They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but I've
> never tried them.
A Google search for "GHS Fast Fret mineral oil" yields a number of
reviews that suggest that Fast Fret contains mineral oil.
I didn't find any claiming to have done a lab analysis, however. The
GHS website doesn't tell you what's in the product, so caveat lector.
--Cliff (US)
Re: Fretboard Damage?
hcbowman wrote:
> A Google search for "GHS Fast Fret mineral oil" yields a number of
> reviews that suggest that Fast Fret contains mineral oil.
>
> I didn't find any claiming to have done a lab analysis, however. The
> GHS website doesn't tell you what's in the product, so caveat lector.
I'll tell you exactly what's in it.
I'm a GHS dealer.
Mineral oil and naptha.
Somewhere I have the ratio but
it's a tiny bit of oil to a large amount
of naptha. The theory behind Fast Fret is
that the oil dissolves any oily dirt on
the strings (thin oil dissolves thicker oil).
Then the naptha thins the mineral oil and causes
the mix to sit on the outside surface of the strings
where you wipe it away with a cloth (like the one
that comes in a Fast Fret tube).
I've had one of my personal Fast Frets since about
1994. It still works just fine. I've never had to
clean it or add anything to the felt applicator.
Which suggests that buying one of the darn things
is a lot more cost effective than trying to
roll your own.
No doubt, muso will find a way to make one
out of household items.
Lumpy
In Your Ears for 40 Years
w w w .LumpyMusic . com
hcbowman wrote:
> A Google search for "GHS Fast Fret mineral oil" yields a number of
> reviews that suggest that Fast Fret contains mineral oil.
>
> I didn't find any claiming to have done a lab analysis, however. The
> GHS website doesn't tell you what's in the product, so caveat lector.
I'll tell you exactly what's in it.
I'm a GHS dealer.
Mineral oil and naptha.
Somewhere I have the ratio but
it's a tiny bit of oil to a large amount
of naptha. The theory behind Fast Fret is
that the oil dissolves any oily dirt on
the strings (thin oil dissolves thicker oil).
Then the naptha thins the mineral oil and causes
the mix to sit on the outside surface of the strings
where you wipe it away with a cloth (like the one
that comes in a Fast Fret tube).
I've had one of my personal Fast Frets since about
1994. It still works just fine. I've never had to
clean it or add anything to the felt applicator.
Which suggests that buying one of the darn things
is a lot more cost effective than trying to
roll your own.
No doubt, muso will find a way to make one
out of household items.
Lumpy
In Your Ears for 40 Years
w w w .LumpyMusic . com
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On May 1, 8:41 pm, "Lumpy" <lu...@digitalcartography . com > wrote:
RE: Fast Fret
> I'll tell you exactly what's in it.
> it's a tiny bit of oil to a large amount
> of naptha.
Ah, ok. I had reasoned that if a commercial product that went on
strings contained mineral oil, then baby oil (which is mostly mineral
oil) would be safe. If the amount is that small, though, it probably
doesn't mean much.
--Cliff (US)
On May 1, 8:41 pm, "Lumpy" <lu...@digitalcartography . com > wrote:
RE: Fast Fret
> I'll tell you exactly what's in it.
> it's a tiny bit of oil to a large amount
> of naptha.
Ah, ok. I had reasoned that if a commercial product that went on
strings contained mineral oil, then baby oil (which is mostly mineral
oil) would be safe. If the amount is that small, though, it probably
doesn't mean much.
--Cliff (US)
Re: Fretboard Damage?
"Jim" <jim@askmebeforeyousend . com > wrote in message
news:bpCdnV09_aIP34fVnZ2dnUVZ_tWtnZ2d@isomediainc...
> RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
>> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
>> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>>
>> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
>> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>>
>> RD
>>
>
> I wouldn't do it. But if you want oil, why baby oil? Mineral oil at
> least doesn't have the fragrance. I'd also think that it would keep the
> strings dirty and kill tone. As well as causing gunk to build up at the
> frets.
>
> They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but
> I've never tried them.
85W-140 certainly has fragrance,and a schooner a day will make your voice
really smooooth,just make sure you don't cough or sneeze...
"Jim" <jim@askmebeforeyousend . com > wrote in message
news:bpCdnV09_aIP34fVnZ2dnUVZ_tWtnZ2d@isomediainc...
> RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
>> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
>> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>>
>> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
>> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>>
>> RD
>>
>
> I wouldn't do it. But if you want oil, why baby oil? Mineral oil at
> least doesn't have the fragrance. I'd also think that it would keep the
> strings dirty and kill tone. As well as causing gunk to build up at the
> frets.
>
> They do make products for this purpose (finger ease is one of them), but
> I've never tried them.
85W-140 certainly has fragrance,and a schooner a day will make your voice
really smooooth,just make sure you don't cough or sneeze...
Re: Fretboard Damage?
RD,
There is a series of products that do not damage the fretboard and are
meant to be used like this. I think one of them is Finger Ease. I was not
impressed with them but see what you think.
Dave M.
RD,
There is a series of products that do not damage the fretboard and are
meant to be used like this. I think one of them is Finger Ease. I was not
impressed with them but see what you think.
Dave M.
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On Thu, 1 May 2008 19:16:27 -0400, "David L. Martel" <marte005@earthlink . net >
wrote:
>RD,
>
> There is a series of products that do not damage the fretboard and are
>meant to be used like this. I think one of them is Finger Ease. I was not
>impressed with them but see what you think.
Fingerease also works great on baby asses and knees. Their 'output' wipes right
off their skin and they can glide across hardwood floors like slobbering little
hovercraft, much better than J&J baby oil.
Naw w w w....just kidding. (CPS don't come knockin' at my door)
On Thu, 1 May 2008 19:16:27 -0400, "David L. Martel" <marte005@earthlink . net >
wrote:
>RD,
>
> There is a series of products that do not damage the fretboard and are
>meant to be used like this. I think one of them is Finger Ease. I was not
>impressed with them but see what you think.
Fingerease also works great on baby asses and knees. Their 'output' wipes right
off their skin and they can glide across hardwood floors like slobbering little
hovercraft, much better than J&J baby oil.
Naw w w w....just kidding. (CPS don't come knockin' at my door)
Re: Fretboard Damage?
RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
Nix the baby oil - try a product called Fast Fret or Fret Ease...if you
MUST use a lubricant...
--
- Rufus
RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
> I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
> hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
> I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
> cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
> RD
>
Nix the baby oil - try a product called Fast Fret or Fret Ease...if you
MUST use a lubricant...
--
- Rufus
Re: Fretboard Damage?
On Thu, 1 May 2008 14:32:40 -0400, RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
>I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
>hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
>I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
>cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
>RD
Won't hurt anything. May darken your fretboard a little bit.
***********
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On Thu, 1 May 2008 14:32:40 -0400, RLDHOME@webtv . net wrote:
>I like using a small amount of baby oil on each fingertip of my left
>hand.... . it keeps my playing very smooth.
>
>I'm thinking that.....if its safe to put on a baby then it shouldn't
>cause damage to the fingerboard?
>
>RD
Won't hurt anything. May darken your fretboard a little bit.
***********
Please help me out--REVIEW someone's song at:
* reviewmymusic.blogspot . com /
