How to clean a dirty Fingerboard Bass Guitar Three different ways

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  • How to clean a dirty Fingerboard Bass Guitar Three different ways.
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    Nikola Petrek
    Luthier & Zupfinstrumentenmacher/ Gitarrenbauer aus Frankfurt am Main
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  • @DeeveOnYT
    @DeeveOnYT Рік тому +281

    If you use steel wool, tape off those pickups to protect from lil fuzzy bits.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +23

      Thanks for your advice. This is what I do..Best Regards Nik

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +6

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Рік тому +6

      If you use steel wool, you will regret that the day you convert your restricted bass into a fantastic fretless one. You do not want potholes in the fingerboard. No!

    • @mrhamburgler480
      @mrhamburgler480 10 місяців тому

      yeah i actually advise againat using steel wool, regardless of fret's metal type

    • @user-nq1lg5ww1c
      @user-nq1lg5ww1c 10 місяців тому

      Just wash your hands before playing

  • @finarollerz
    @finarollerz Рік тому +203

    Don’t let it get that dirty in first place.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +33

      Thanks for your comment. The owner is a Bike Mechanic:-) Best Regards Nik

    • @damaco78
      @damaco78 Рік тому +43

      Rule of thumb.... wash your hands with soap before playing

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +11

      @@damaco78 Thats good advice🙂 Best Regards Nik

    • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
      @N0B0DY_SP3C14L Рік тому +41

      Good advice but not realistic. Instruments that get played a lot by everyday people are going to get dirty. It's actually a good thing because it means the instrument is actually being played and not just left in a case.

    • @finarollerz
      @finarollerz Рік тому +13

      @@N0B0DY_SP3C14L I have guitars I’ve been playing consistently for 40 yrs that are not even close to this dirty, so to say “it’s not realist” is not that case for people who take care and are not slobs. 😂

  • @freednighthawk
    @freednighthawk Рік тому +62

    Don't sleep on the steel wool (if you're looking for it, get 0000). Also works great for shining up chrome, and cleaning up frets before polish.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @painstruck01
      @painstruck01 2 місяці тому

      steel wool ftw

  • @mikebeaulieu3620
    @mikebeaulieu3620 Рік тому +22

    I always use steel wool in my workshop. Been using it over 40 years now. Never a problem.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Yes steelwool works very fine. Best Regards Nik

  • @JohnBradydoesstuff
    @JohnBradydoesstuff Рік тому +14

    That’s a gorgeous Wal. Nothing sounds or plays like a Wal.

  • @wea69420
    @wea69420 7 місяців тому +12

    Naphtha (lighter fluid) works best. Finish friendly, dissolves the gunk instantly and evaporates in seconds.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Yes naphtha is great for cleaning stuff. Best Regards Nik

  • @cesarjimenez8112
    @cesarjimenez8112 3 місяці тому +1

    Acetone cam melt certain plastics, lighter fluid/naphtha doesn't melt plastics and evaporates too quickly to damage most finishes.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your Feedback. That's absolutely correct thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @jensk4140
    @jensk4140 Рік тому +16

    Beltsander, the way to go!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @ZandvlietGuitarCompany
      @ZandvlietGuitarCompany Рік тому +2

      I always use an angle grinder!

    • @peterdefrankrijker
      @peterdefrankrijker 6 місяців тому +2

      Just run it along the bandsaw. If you nick the truss rod, you’re just a bit too deep.

    • @LeeXhaf
      @LeeXhaf Місяць тому

      Chainsaw is good for next to the frets

  • @oscarsantos2608
    @oscarsantos2608 Рік тому +5

    Oh my goodness! The Gunk on that thing!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Yes this was a dirty one:-) Cheers Nik

    • @oscarsantos2608
      @oscarsantos2608 Рік тому +1

      @@petrekguitars and you did a great job cleaning it up! Looks way better!

  • @EatPezzzz
    @EatPezzzz Рік тому +52

    Never EVER clean your bass fingerboard!! That's where the funk is!

  • @darklink594
    @darklink594 4 місяці тому +2

    If youre worried about steel wool dust clinging to your pickup magnets you can also use brass or bronze or copper wool

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @Jay-ye1up
    @Jay-ye1up 7 місяців тому +2

    Bet that wal sounds great

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your Feedback. Oh yes it does. Check out my UA-cam Shorts there is a Soundcheck Video from this amazing Instrument. Best Regards Nik

  • @superbroadcaster
    @superbroadcaster Рік тому +12

    I used 0000 steel wool on my acoustics and electrics for over 10 years of regular cleaning, finally looked in the soundhole and there was so much steel wool lint inside, I vacuumed it out and even then not all of it has come out, you need tweezers to get everything.
    It's even worse on magnetic pickups, it'll get inside the pickup and short somewhere you can't fix, killing the pickup.
    3M makes Brillo looking abrasive pads, buy the yellow/gold one. About the same scrub time and it won't hurt your instruments like steel wool

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes you can get very good results wit 0000 SteelWool. But you have to clean the Instrument and the Workshop. Best Regards Nik

    • @PeterParker-gp8bi
      @PeterParker-gp8bi Рік тому +1

      Thanks bro

    • @mr.giggles4995
      @mr.giggles4995 7 місяців тому +1

      Should probably wear a mask too. That crap is so fine it gets on everything everywhere.

  • @batteryacid1
    @batteryacid1 Рік тому +3

    NO WAY YOU HAVE A WAL. THATS MY DREAM BASS

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      It’s not mine 🥹owned by a good friend of mine 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @DevinJuularValentine
    @DevinJuularValentine 7 місяців тому +1

    I use steel wool, and then a magnet to clean up after. Works great. The steel wool also gives a great finish to the fretboard and shines up the frets.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for your Feedback and for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @JJW931
    @JJW931 23 дні тому

    You can tell that that base has been well loved

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  22 дні тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @kalebrown3040
    @kalebrown3040 Рік тому +4

    Please do not use acetone especially if you have binding. It can/will melt your binding. It’s also overly harsh to just remove the gunk. If you have to use a solvent, use something like naptha.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience Kale. Best Regards Nik

    • @camilo1455
      @camilo1455 Рік тому

      Naphtha is better.

  • @christopherfidler3019
    @christopherfidler3019 9 місяців тому +2

    steel wool works, you just need to put some painters tape over your pickups. once you are finished, place another piece of painters tape over the tape already on the pickups to pickup any shavings. old trick.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a lot for your feedback and for sharing your experience 🙏👍Best Regards Nik

  • @envisiotube
    @envisiotube Місяць тому +1

    Scraping is by far my favourite, especially on ebony you get a very even, shiny look which I was not able to reach with other techniques

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your experience 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Рік тому +9

    Use old English lemon oil, and old cotton rag

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your Feedback. Yes Lemon Oil is great. Best Regards Nik

    • @randybrown8872
      @randybrown8872 8 місяців тому

      I think that is best for dry wood.

  • @andrewmize823
    @andrewmize823 Рік тому +2

    The beautiful thing about a bolt on neck is that you can take it off with very little effort. It's very difficult to get particles of steel wool caught up in the pickups if they're on the other side of the room from the fret board.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback Andrew👍That’s absolutely correct. Best Regards Nik

  • @GEORGE_JATZ
    @GEORGE_JATZ 2 місяці тому +1

    PERFECT & EXCELLENT 😂😅😮

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks a lot for your feedback George. Best Regards Nik

    • @GEORGE_JATZ
      @GEORGE_JATZ 2 місяці тому +1

      GOD BLESS YOU

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 місяці тому +1

      @@GEORGE_JATZ Thank you so much Mate. Best Regards Nik

  • @KiLLJOY1056
    @KiLLJOY1056 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm all set with scratching all the finish off my fretboard

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @gnaflethegarthok3074
    @gnaflethegarthok3074 Рік тому +1

    My dream bass

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      I agree this a re amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @MisterNiles
    @MisterNiles Рік тому

    Love those basses

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      These are incredible Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @ET5150
    @ET5150 Рік тому +1

    On RW boards , I apply the lemon oil to the 0000 steel wool, clean the fb , then wipe off with a microfibre

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @CharlesNotBronson
    @CharlesNotBronson Місяць тому +1

    With that much dirt, that Wal must felt good to play with.
    Regarding the steel wool, don't ever use it in your shop if you don't have a powerful vacuum cleaner. You should also wear a mask while using it, as you may inhale some of it. Not very fun to have them in your lungs. 😂

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot for your feedback and for sharing your experience 👍🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

  • @sciencetifiction
    @sciencetifiction 3 місяці тому

    Contact cleaner spray for electric / motherboard. It dissolves oil / grease / dirty fat without damaging the surface. And it evaporates quickly.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your experiences. Best Regards Nik

  • @lauriepoloni2668
    @lauriepoloni2668 Рік тому

    Come up a treat Nik,beautiful👌

  • @JohnnyApp1eseed
    @JohnnyApp1eseed 9 місяців тому +1

    Use a little oil with the steel wool and it doesn’t get everywhere. I use lemon oil with it and it works great

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience, I will try this out👍Best Regards Nik

  • @MrADVANCEDTEK
    @MrADVANCEDTEK Рік тому +1

    I just use Naptha and a micro-fiber towel. By the time you see Acetone degradation it's too late.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Than ks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @ZacheusWright
    @ZacheusWright 5 місяців тому

    Oh man, the Wahl bass! That’s the holy grail right there. Fun fact: Give It Away by RHCP was recorded on one of these.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому

      Yes this are really amazing Instruments. Thanks for sharing. Best Regards Nik

  • @addie8767
    @addie8767 4 місяці тому +1

    Very oddly relaxing, how long have you played guitar?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot for your positive feedback Addie🙏👍I started with 12 years it’s 40 years now …. Best Regards Nik

  • @josip1881
    @josip1881 6 місяців тому

    I use plastic scrapers made at home, they dont damage wood at all cuz the material is softer than wood.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for your comment. That’s a good way to remove the dirt 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @user-yn7nq7nj2v
    @user-yn7nq7nj2v 10 місяців тому

    Top

  • @shkedovb
    @shkedovb Рік тому +1

    You forgot the 4th thing -
    Wash hands in first place

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for your reminder :-) Best Regards Nik

  • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
    @N0B0DY_SP3C14L Рік тому

    Sick bass!!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. Cheers Nik

    • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
      @N0B0DY_SP3C14L Рік тому

      ​@@petrekguitars Is that your Wal or a client's?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      @@N0B0DY_SP3C14L It´s from a Customer ... Best Regards Nik

  • @justdvs1212
    @justdvs1212 Рік тому +6

    here's proper etiquette always wash your hands before you touch your guitar .

    • @disco4535
      @disco4535 11 місяців тому +5

      It doesnt matter. You will continuously leave dead skin and skin oil. The only thing you can do is clean it regularly and not let it build up like this

    • @peterdefrankrijker
      @peterdefrankrijker 6 місяців тому +1

      It’s simple: you wipe down your fingerboard before you put new strings on. I bet you a crate of beer those strings haven’t been changed since the time of William the Conqueror.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 місяці тому

      That’s a good idea 😉🕺🏻👍Best Regards Nik

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your feedback. That’s absolutely correct. Regular maintenance will avoid this situation 🥴👍Best Regards Nik

  • @randybrown8872
    @randybrown8872 8 місяців тому

    Heard naptha oil works well too but use it sparingly.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 місяців тому

      That’s absolutely correct. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @johngoins1902
    @johngoins1902 3 місяці тому

    So many guitar experts lol

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 місяці тому

      Thanks a lot John. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @400_billion_suns
    @400_billion_suns Рік тому

    You can buy polycarbonate scrapers that are shaped just like metal razor blades, except they are made of plastic. They are perfect for this sort of thing and they are much less likely to accidentally cause damage.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lt for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @fdort3971
    @fdort3971 5 місяців тому

    @PetrekGuitars I have gotten some great results using a soft bristle brush like a child's toothbrush and a tea tree oil cleaner! I've also used windex and it worked but I can't stand the smell...lol.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a lot for your Feedback and for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @The_Joker_
    @The_Joker_ 6 місяців тому

    I use a media blaster (like a paint sprayer) set to 25 psi with a medium flow rate. It takes off the layers in no time

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing this method. Sounds interesting. Best Regards Nik

  • @TrevorDaniel
    @TrevorDaniel 4 місяці тому

    step one : don’t touch poopoo and touch guitar

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @ally-gh3hv
    @ally-gh3hv 4 місяці тому +1

    Omg…. you’re telling me that’s GUNK and not just the finish wearing off? I’m gonna go throw up and then clean my guitar neck…. 😭😭😭

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. Yes that's just the dirt... The owner is a Bike Mechanic 🙂Best Regards Nik

  • @1ch190
    @1ch190 4 місяці тому

    Non chlor brake cleaner/ liquid butane might work, acetone will destroy any cheaper polyurethane finish always spot test before using solvents.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience, that's absolutely correct. Best Regards Nik

  • @siusiusiusiusiu
    @siusiusiusiusiu 5 місяців тому

    gunk keeps the funk bro 😎

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому +1

      That's absolutely correct:-) 👍Cheers Nik

  • @RapnapL
    @RapnapL 13 годин тому

    Damn i think 1 year of playing won't make it enough to that level

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  12 годин тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback. The owner is a bike mechanic 😉👍Best Regards Nik

  • @StONed-yx5qq
    @StONed-yx5qq Рік тому +1

    Lighter fluid ( naptha)

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +2

      Naphta is also very good. Best Regards Nik

  • @samuelamorim2432
    @samuelamorim2432 4 місяці тому +1

    Meu amigo veio no meu lado viu o vídeo e disse:
    -*que guitarra maneira*
    - 💀

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @bluesguy62
    @bluesguy62 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing these useful tips. Although scraping might seem a little harsh, it is sometimes the most effective method for cleaning off years of hardened gunk.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @bluesguy62
      @bluesguy62 Рік тому +1

      @@petrekguitars You are most welcome, Nik.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      @@bluesguy62 Thanks Mate

    • @bluesguy62
      @bluesguy62 Рік тому

      @@petrekguitars 🤗

  • @dnate697
    @dnate697 8 місяців тому

    Murphy's Oil Soap and yes, play guitars with clean hands and fingers LOL!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback and your advice 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @acerodriguez6884
    @acerodriguez6884 10 місяців тому

    Dang all that work for a "wall hanger" I want to see the ones he really goes in on lol

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. The owner is a great bass player and plays it nearly every day. Best Regards Nik

  • @fredschell8051
    @fredschell8051 Рік тому +1

    washing your hands before playing is also a method hehe

  • @MattyJ
    @MattyJ 11 місяців тому

    I sparky some orange glo and then scrape it off with a pick.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. That’s also a option 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @BryanClark-gk6ie
    @BryanClark-gk6ie 6 місяців тому

    I've been telling people for years and people think I'm joking' the easiest way to clean a fret board is to use a pickled hogs knuckle' the vinegar from the knuckle will loosen up the dirt and grime on the fret board and also will remove tarnish from the frets' take the hide side of the knuckle and scrub the fret board and frets' wipe clean and then use the side that has the fat on it to condition the fret board and polish the frets to a mirror finish' wipe clean with a dry cloth. Fast and easy and lot less complicated.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Hey Bryan, thanks a lot for your Feedback. Never hear about this but it sound amazing..Yes vinegar is great for cleaning and it's absolutely natural. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @peterdefrankrijker
      @peterdefrankrijker 6 місяців тому

      Wait, is this advice or a recipe?

  • @GOICOBA
    @GOICOBA Рік тому +9

    DO NOT DO THIS
    The scraper will also cut and carve the wood and make scratches on the frets. You also can't do this on painted fretboards on Fenders.
    The steel wool stains the fretboard- wood when it mixes with sweat, this wont be removable.
    And for god sakes, Acetone dehydrates the wood and dissolves the paint.
    Use an oil and a cloth, and clean your instrument after playing.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for your comment.If you have lacquer Fretboards you will never get any Dirt in the Grain, because its sealed, so there is no use to scrape it of. Dont´t worry if you are a skilled craftsman you don't touch the woodgrain by this method.Thanks for watching. Best Regards Nik

  • @user-no7zf6qd8u
    @user-no7zf6qd8u Рік тому

    I use only Gibson Polish.
    This is very clean give it a try.
    Your fingerboard will look amazing.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @arnaudontrack499
    @arnaudontrack499 8 місяців тому

    Wal ❤️

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes… amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @delboyoelmundo4718
    @delboyoelmundo4718 Рік тому

    I use a blade from Stanley knife like cabinet scraper works fine

  • @quad1000
    @quad1000 9 місяців тому

    I never use steel wool on electric instruments. 3M pads.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @Sl1mfit
    @Sl1mfit 5 місяців тому

    I usually use a razor blade. After that I wipe the fretboard with some rubbing alcohol or naphtha.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. This is a very good was to clean a Fretboard. Best Regards Nik

  • @vp100x2
    @vp100x2 Рік тому

    Acetone is a no no with nitrocellulose, if you have a guitar with a nitro finish, acetone is like bathing in hydrochloride acid but for a guitar

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      That’s correct 👍Best Regards Nik

    • @vp100x2
      @vp100x2 Рік тому

      @@petrekguitars thanks!

  • @rullywow3834
    @rullywow3834 6 місяців тому

    If you can scrape it off with a pick, it’s gunk. If you can’t, it’s mojo. 🎸

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for your Feedback. That's also a way to do it .... Best Regards Nik

  • @ThibautVDP
    @ThibautVDP 4 місяці тому

    i always used to use plastic guitar picks to clean the gunk off. scared of putting metal close to the fretboard.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing your favorite way to clean it. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
    @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 Місяць тому

    Dont scratch the Laquer instead use some Terpentine or floor care

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @ssm445
    @ssm445 3 дні тому

    Non mechanical removal with Ballistol is safer for me...

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 дні тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. Yes Ballistol is an amazing product and it works great. Best Regards Nik

  • @drunkdadchronicles
    @drunkdadchronicles 6 місяців тому

    3M Light Duty Hand pads and mineral oil is a 1000× easier and works just as good.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your Feedback and for sharing your cleaning method. Best Regards Nik

  • @Joe_valvestate
    @Joe_valvestate 5 місяців тому

    PLEASE DON'T USE THE BLADE!!!
    Personally, I would recommend using a small brush with guitar fret cleaner instead of using the blade, this way you save yourself the trouble of deforming the radius of the Fingerboard over time, and use the steel wool to give a better finish to the frets

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot for watching my content and for your Feedback. Yes you are correct if you are not handle the blade with care you can damage the Fretboard, but as a skilled craftsman you surely know how to avoid this. Thank for sharing your experience. Bets Regards Nik

  • @coppertopv365
    @coppertopv365 4 місяці тому

    Acetone can seriously dry that fretboard, make sure to Oil it.
    Better to just get the dunlope set that has Fretboard cleaner an conditioner.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience, Sure you haver to use some kind of oil after this Process. Best Regards Nik

  • @chuckshaw1593
    @chuckshaw1593 Рік тому +2

    If it's for a Rosewood board use Simple Green all purpose cleaner. For Maple use Ronsonol lighter fluid. Both work like a charm and don't leave residue.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @Dreamdancer11
    @Dreamdancer11 Рік тому

    Just use some 500 grit sandpaper to lightly sand fret to fret and immediatelly remove it in one go...then with the time saved go and polish those grimmy ass frets that actually the strings lands on......

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @fathermarcus7808
    @fathermarcus7808 Рік тому

    i would never use acetone or lighter fluid to clean the fretboard...

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @TeriyakiSawce
    @TeriyakiSawce Рік тому

    fun fact... guitar fingerboard prints are technically cheat codes...

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  12 днів тому

      Yes that absolutely correct :-) Best Regards Nik

  • @warwickben
    @warwickben Рік тому

    dont want acetone... it will dry the wood out. super fine steel wool is all u need.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @kixxthemanz437
    @kixxthemanz437 5 місяців тому

    Lemon oil is the best

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes that's a great product. Best Regards Nik

  • @howardgillingham4763
    @howardgillingham4763 Рік тому +1

    I use soap on hand before playing

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      This is a very good idea🙂 Best Regards Nik

  • @4767Seeker
    @4767Seeker Рік тому

    The brown goo must have been all the beers he spilled..🤣🤣

  • @pyromaniak678
    @pyromaniak678 Рік тому +3

    Unless you are a pro I don't recommend any of these methods, you will scratch your fretboard, ruin your finish, and get metal everywhere including your pickups

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @tofusauce
    @tofusauce 8 місяців тому

    The dirt shows off amount of hours spent on it. That bass easily shows 1000+ hours on it.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I have to say the owner is a bike mechanic 😉👍Best Regards Nik

  • @bellybutthole
    @bellybutthole 9 місяців тому

    My best fretboard clean when this dirty too, happened with Swix citronella ski wax remover followed by beeswax based leather wax.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your experience 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @abcd-qo4qp
    @abcd-qo4qp 6 місяців тому

    Instructions unclear i have a scalloped fetboard now

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      This Fretboard cleaning processes are just for Fretboard recommended that are "not lacquered".
      Best Regards Nik

  • @eidbass013
    @eidbass013 10 місяців тому

    โห๋...ไม่เคยทำความสะอาดนานแค่ไหนเนี่ย

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your Feedback.Cheers Nik

  • @HosseinLotfian
    @HosseinLotfian 7 місяців тому +1

    That's not dirt. That is abusing the guitar. How can a finger board get so dirty?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. The owner is a Bike mechanic🙂Best Regards Nik

  • @AJPJElias
    @AJPJElias Рік тому

    I found my gramps old bass it’s dusty and the strings are very loose

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Nice so its time to make it playable again🙂Best Regards Nik

  • @drearydeary563
    @drearydeary563 8 місяців тому

    I hope that nobody did this with their maple fretboards

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 місяців тому +1

      That’s not necessary on Maple Boards. Just if they are not Laquered. Best Regards Nik

  • @simonlinser8286
    @simonlinser8286 10 місяців тому

    Plastic scraper? Silicone for the end?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing. Best Regards Nik

  • @realRicky6
    @realRicky6 11 місяців тому +1

    People pay extra for that

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  11 місяців тому

      Some do... that's correct🙂 Cheers Nik

  • @Thematchma69
    @Thematchma69 17 днів тому

    I just file the edge of a gift card and scrape everything away, then use F1 oil

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  17 днів тому

      Thanks for your feedback. That’s also a good way to clean this up 👍🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

  • @Slash1066
    @Slash1066 9 місяців тому

    Just use a baby wet wipe to get all the finger gunge off, polish the frets and put some F1 oil on the wood.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @trigger796
    @trigger796 4 місяці тому

    How could someone let such a nice and insanely expensive bass get to that point?!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      The owner is a bike mechanic 😉Best Regards Nik

  • @TheEdgeboi
    @TheEdgeboi Рік тому

    Why do people not use scotchbrite as a steel wool alternative?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +1

      You can do this it works very good with scothbrite. Best Regards Nik

  • @mr.wongtobiaslarsen8445
    @mr.wongtobiaslarsen8445 7 місяців тому

    Well, it would need new fret oil after 😜

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Nik

  • @schroezen
    @schroezen Рік тому +4

    The tone is not on the wood! It's in the dirt! Cleaning the fretboard will affect negatively the guitar tone! Trust me!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому +2

      That's correct it Sounds totally different after the cleaning:-) Cheers Nik

  • @spunkybrewster1972
    @spunkybrewster1972 9 місяців тому +1

    Good god. What kind of animal lets a Wal get in that condition???

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. Actually it’s a bike mechanic 😉👍Best Regards Nik

  • @PeterLindelauf
    @PeterLindelauf Рік тому

    Thanks for the head's up about never shaking that bass player's hand. That fingerboard was...disgusting.

  • @SameAsAnyOtherStranger
    @SameAsAnyOtherStranger Рік тому

    Taking two or three minutes to clean your strings every time you play will save your strings and go a long way to keeping your fretboard clean.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  Рік тому

      Thanks for your feedback.I will send this to the owner:-) Best Regards Nik

  • @user-fb2jb3gz1d
    @user-fb2jb3gz1d 6 місяців тому

    Steel wool may be messing but dam......it works
    Get yourself some course steel wool so that the dirt cones off way easier then use the fine one.
    Only idiots say not to use steel wool

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. And that's absolutely correct I use in 99% Steelwool to clean a Fingerboard. Best Regards Nik

    • @user-fb2jb3gz1d
      @user-fb2jb3gz1d 6 місяців тому

      @@petrekguitars keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the knowledge

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik@@user-fb2jb3gz1d

  • @leocana
    @leocana День тому

    White plastic rubber eraser.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  День тому +1

      Thanks for your Feedback. Yes this is also a very good method. Best Regards Nik

  • @jacques_koffaltretes
    @jacques_koffaltretes 4 місяці тому

    might want to finish with mineral oil on that dry fretboard.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your Feedback. I alway use lemon oil. Best Regards Nik