aperseghin
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Ok so im new here but i have been playing stringed instruments for years and i wanted to share this tip since it seems to fit so well on a Uke forum.
COCONUT OIL ! !
Coconut oil is a liquid above 97ish F. That is the temperature of the human body so it literally melts in your hand. Unlike most other vegetable oils (olive canola etc) it does not go rancid due to its very high fat content.
What makes it great as a fret board oil is that it conditions the wood an a very preservative way. Ebony and rosewood will suck it readily and the plant based fats bond to the wood fiber.
Now i know the traditionalists will want to use linseed or some other common fret board oil, but trust me, coconut oil is cheap, available, and magic on fret boards.
and of course the other bonus is that your fret board will smell like coconut thought its not a strong scent.
To apply it simply warm it (if needed) and use as you would any other fret board oil.
I use coconut oil for just about everything including cooking, moisturizer, massage oil and even more intimate applications.. Its wonderful to have around the house
COCONUT OIL ! !
Coconut oil is a liquid above 97ish F. That is the temperature of the human body so it literally melts in your hand. Unlike most other vegetable oils (olive canola etc) it does not go rancid due to its very high fat content.
What makes it great as a fret board oil is that it conditions the wood an a very preservative way. Ebony and rosewood will suck it readily and the plant based fats bond to the wood fiber.
Now i know the traditionalists will want to use linseed or some other common fret board oil, but trust me, coconut oil is cheap, available, and magic on fret boards.
and of course the other bonus is that your fret board will smell like coconut thought its not a strong scent.
To apply it simply warm it (if needed) and use as you would any other fret board oil.
I use coconut oil for just about everything including cooking, moisturizer, massage oil and even more intimate applications.. Its wonderful to have around the house