Steel wool on a almost new Yamaha FS-800 fret board
The guitar hasn't had a whole lot of playing time, and even strung with 10's it's a bit hard to finger slide individual strings. So far the only thing I've used on the fret board is Dunlap 65 lemon oil, but I let it soak for a while, and from what I've read you're not supposed to put too much on, let alone leave it on for 30 min. to soak before wiping.
Any suggestions on making the fret board slicker? Would using 0000 steel wool help? I don't think the guitar has been used long enough to acquire gunk and it's not visible if it's there. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. |
As a matter of maintenance, I use 0000 steel wool to periodically clean the fretbaord, I then finish off and condition it using Roche-Thomas premium fingerboard oil...sparingly.
I can't say this makes it any "slicker" but it does keep it clean and well conditioned! |
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Has worked well for me for over 30 years. |
If you opt to use 0000 steel wool do be aware that all steel wool isn't created equal.
Seek out Liberon brand 0000 and you'll be shocked at how fine and consistent it is, with all residual "garbage" oil cleaned and removed in the manufacturing process. It's the only steel wool I will use. |
Sounds to me like you need to try Elixir strings.
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Exactly what are you asking? About bending? If so, again - it's the condition of the frets and not the fretboard. If it's about sliding your hand to different chord paositions - again, nothing to do w/the fretboard. If so, try Fast Fret. |
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I find that Yamaha FGs and FSs need the saddle sanded a bit to get the action a little lower. Usually the nut slots are good, but also check the neck relief as well. Lastly, as some above said, try coated strings. Regular strings can get "sticky"--I guess it's surface corrosion?
My recently purchased FS800 needed some saddle sanding and a minor neck adjustment, but now plays very comparably to my Taylor. I also replaced the stings, but I don't recall the brand. |
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https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tool...t_Erasers.html |
Your problem lies in the fretting technique. I had jumbo frets installed when it was time for a re-fret on the epi, I don't even notice them when sliding.
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