How to clean a dirty Fingerboard Bass Guitar Three different ways

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  • @DeeveOnYT
    @DeeveOnYT ปีที่แล้ว +345

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ДмитрийАндреевич-я5м
      @ДмитрийАндреевич-я5м ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just wash your hands before playing

  • @freednighthawk
    @freednighthawk ปีที่แล้ว +84

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @painstruck01
      @painstruck01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      steel wool ftw

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Steel wool should never come into contact with your guitar, i dont care how good youve taped the neck off guitar quackery did a video about this, he used a microscope unfortunately he could see various amounts of shavings in the fretboard

    • @freednighthawk
      @freednighthawk หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ernestochang1744 Couldn't find it, can you give me the title?
      And considering luthiers have been using steel wool since it's invention, I think I'll be fine.

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@freednighthawk Well some things have to change, we've already been warned about the steel wool shavings getting into our pickups for over 20 years im not sure i'd want that anywhere near my frets either, gets some stewmac fret erasers to polish
      th-cam.com/video/4gB36m1gvs8/w-d-xo.html

  • @kalebrown3040
    @kalebrown3040 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience Kale. Best Regards Nik

    • @camilo1455
      @camilo1455 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naphtha is better.

  • @wea69420
    @wea69420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mikebeaulieu3620
    @mikebeaulieu3620 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @stepvanjoe3469
      @stepvanjoe3469 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People clean your instruments up ! Maintenance goes along way. I would not make someone else clean up my DNA like that not mojo just nasty

  • @JohnBradydoesstuff
    @JohnBradydoesstuff ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That true John. Great Instrument. Best Regards Nik

    • @BillyBob-wg7yb
      @BillyBob-wg7yb ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nothing also costs like a wal

    • @JohnBradydoesstuff
      @JohnBradydoesstuff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BillyBob-wg7yb indeed. 🤣🤣

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BillyBob-wg7yb That's true..Cheers Nik

  • @superbroadcaster
    @superbroadcaster ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bro

    • @mr.giggles4995
      @mr.giggles4995 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @finarollerz
    @finarollerz ปีที่แล้ว +242

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

    • @damaco78
      @damaco78 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@damaco78 Thats good advice🙂 Best Regards Nik

    • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
      @N0B0DY_SP3C14L ปีที่แล้ว +47

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@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. 😂

  • @jensk4140
    @jensk4140 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Beltsander, the way to go!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @ZandvlietGuitarCompany
      @ZandvlietGuitarCompany ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always use an angle grinder!

    • @peterdefrankrijker
      @peterdefrankrijker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @LeeXhaf
      @LeeXhaf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Chainsaw is good for next to the frets

  • @oscarsantos2608
    @oscarsantos2608 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh my goodness! The Gunk on that thing!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes this was a dirty one:-) Cheers Nik

    • @oscarsantos2608
      @oscarsantos2608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot Mate👍🕺🏻

  • @darklink594
    @darklink594 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @DevinJuularValentine
    @DevinJuularValentine 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @klausheitzenroder9066
    @klausheitzenroder9066 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Wal Basses… ❤️ and of course, your fabulous work… 🤓✌️🫶

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot Mate. You are welcome. Cheers Nik

  • @cesarjimenez8112
    @cesarjimenez8112 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @envisiotube
    @envisiotube 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @peerpaulin8486
    @peerpaulin8486 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ​With every change of strings (done 1 to 3 times a year) I clean the rosewood fretboard with a soft brush, warm water and a little bit of mild hand soap. I make the brush wet and use a littIe bit of soap only on the brush. I do it quick so that the wood does not get too wet. Although I remember my old Jazz Bass I once had seemed to not care about getting wet at all, I want to keep the risk low.
    Then I immediately wipe it several times with a light wet cotton rag where I change sides after every wipe in order to get off the soap as best as possible. I use a dry cotton rag and wipe it dry afterwords.
    Finally I use small amounts of good mild fretboard oil and put on a tiny bit on the fret board in order to prevent it from getting dry and wipe it off with a clean cotton rag. I did not do it to my old JB back then and it was dry as hell - but it didn't do it any harm though - just sayin.
    Thats the way I have always a clean fretboard.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your way to clean a Fretboard. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

    • @whitemaneric4548
      @whitemaneric4548 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use toothbrush and furniture polish . No metal scrapers , no solvents .

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@whitemaneric4548 Thanks for sharing your favorite method. Best Regards Nik

  • @sciencetifiction
    @sciencetifiction 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zachjones1716
    @zachjones1716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Wal is beautiful

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes these are amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @lauriepoloni2668
    @lauriepoloni2668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come up a treat Nik,beautiful👌

  • @andrewmize823
    @andrewmize823 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @GEORGE_JATZ
    @GEORGE_JATZ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    PERFECT & EXCELLENT 😂😅😮

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot for your feedback George. Best Regards Nik

    • @GEORGE_JATZ
      @GEORGE_JATZ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      GOD BLESS YOU

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @christopherfidler3019
    @christopherfidler3019 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @addie8767
    @addie8767 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very oddly relaxing, how long have you played guitar?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jimmydim2212
    @jimmydim2212 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Easiest thing to find that works is a heavy pick. Some designs have sharp edges and are great for removing dirt. And it's plastic, so there is no way to damage the fretboard. It is not the best or fastest but it's something that works pretty well.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your experience Mate. Yes this works also very good 🕺🏻👍You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @Jay-ye1up
    @Jay-ye1up 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bet that wal sounds great

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @JJW931
    @JJW931 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can tell that that base has been well loved

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @gnaflethegarthok3074
    @gnaflethegarthok3074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream bass

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree this a re amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @batteryacid1
    @batteryacid1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NO WAY YOU HAVE A WAL. THATS MY DREAM BASS

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ET5150
    @ET5150 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
    @N0B0DY_SP3C14L ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick bass!!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your Feedback. Cheers Nik

    • @N0B0DY_SP3C14L
      @N0B0DY_SP3C14L ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MisterNiles
    @MisterNiles ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those basses

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are incredible Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @fdort3971
    @fdort3971 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @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  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Use old English lemon oil, and old cotton rag

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @randybrown8872
      @randybrown8872 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that is best for dry wood.

  • @JohnnyApp1eseed
    @JohnnyApp1eseed ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Anon-mk4ms
    @Anon-mk4ms หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lighter fluid works well to remove the mojo from guitars.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. This is also a great way to remove the dirty 👍You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can use steel wool as long as you cover all the electronics. I use plastic sandwich bags with scotch tape. When dusting off make sure to have newspaper or similar product beneath the guitar for it to all land on. Then wad it and discard it.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lynnglidewell7367 Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your experience. Yes that’s also a good way to make them clean 👍You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @MrADVANCEDTEK
    @MrADVANCEDTEK ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Than ks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @1ch190
    @1ch190 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @The_Joker_
    @The_Joker_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ZacheusWright
    @ZacheusWright 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bluesguy62
    @bluesguy62 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

    • @bluesguy62
      @bluesguy62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@petrekguitars You are most welcome, Nik.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluesguy62 Thanks Mate

    • @bluesguy62
      @bluesguy62 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petrekguitars 🤗

  • @andrebarreirar
    @andrebarreirar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eu uso palito de madeira de picolé para retirar o sujo. Funciona bem!!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your method. Muchas Gracias Nik

  • @400_billion_suns
    @400_billion_suns ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lt for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @からあげ-w9o
    @からあげ-w9o ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @Hgawnsk9134
    @Hgawnsk9134 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    gunk keeps the funk bro 😎

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's absolutely correct:-) 👍Cheers Nik

  • @josip1881
    @josip1881 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @eastontanner6919
    @eastontanner6919 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Wal basses

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too, these are amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @EatPezzzz
    @EatPezzzz ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙂 True... Best Regards Nik

    • @qwerty6789x
      @qwerty6789x ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🤢

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@qwerty6789x Thanks for your comment. Cheers Nik

    • @camilo1455
      @camilo1455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a song 🎶

    • @SamiKankaristo
      @SamiKankaristo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you misspelled "gunk".

  • @TiagoAmado-v3p
    @TiagoAmado-v3p ปีที่แล้ว

    Top

  • @randybrown8872
    @randybrown8872 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heard naptha oil works well too but use it sparingly.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @KiLLJOY1056
    @KiLLJOY1056 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @Joe_valvestate
    @Joe_valvestate 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @johngoins1902
    @johngoins1902 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So many guitar experts lol

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bassindiabollywoodakashdee1261
    @bassindiabollywoodakashdee1261 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess rubbing it with colin and then putting lemon oil will be better than scraping the wood surface.

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @chuckshaw1593
    @chuckshaw1593 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @fredschell8051
    @fredschell8051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    washing your hands before playing is also a method hehe

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's good advice 🙂 Cheers Nik

  • @danielchamberland7942
    @danielchamberland7942 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steel wool with a spush of vaseline is great too

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds great 👍🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

  • @justdvs1212
    @justdvs1212 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @disco4535
      @disco4535 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @dnate697
    @dnate697 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your feedback and your advice 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @BryanClark-gk6ie
    @BryanClark-gk6ie 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wait, is this advice or a recipe?

  • @simonlinser8286
    @simonlinser8286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plastic scraper? Silicone for the end?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing. Best Regards Nik

  • @rullywow3834
    @rullywow3834 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ThibautVDP
    @ThibautVDP 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @delboyoelmundo4718
    @delboyoelmundo4718 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      This works also great. Best Regards Nik

  • @CharlesNotBronson
    @CharlesNotBronson 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shkedovb
    @shkedovb ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your reminder :-) Best Regards Nik

  • @TheEdgeboi
    @TheEdgeboi ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @allygator616
    @allygator616 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @StONed-yx5qq
    @StONed-yx5qq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lighter fluid ( naptha)

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Naphta is also very good. Best Regards Nik

  • @arnaudontrack499
    @arnaudontrack499 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wal ❤️

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes… amazing Instruments. Best Regards Nik

  • @The_Bassist46
    @The_Bassist46 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What bass is it?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a amazing Wal Bass👍Best Regards Nik

    • @The_Bassist46
      @The_Bassist46 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@petrekguitars Thanks dude

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@The_Bassist46 You are welcome Mate..Cheers Nik

  • @warwickben
    @warwickben ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MattyJ
    @MattyJ ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @vp100x2
    @vp100x2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s correct 👍Best Regards Nik

    • @vp100x2
      @vp100x2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petrekguitars thanks!

  • @samuelamorim2432
    @samuelamorim2432 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @paulpennington-mv7rt
    @paulpennington-mv7rt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steel wool is just fine.
    If you know how to use it.🎉

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s absolutely correct 🕺🏻👍You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

  • @TrevorDaniel
    @TrevorDaniel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    step one : don’t touch poopoo and touch guitar

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your Feedback. Best Regards Nik

  • @4767Seeker
    @4767Seeker ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is realistic:-) Cheers Nik

  • @RapnapL
    @RapnapL 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @TeriyakiSawce
    @TeriyakiSawce ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes that absolutely correct :-) Best Regards Nik

  • @GOICOBA
    @GOICOBA ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @acerodriguez6884
    @acerodriguez6884 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Sl1mfit
    @Sl1mfit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @AJPJElias
    @AJPJElias ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @coppertopv365
    @coppertopv365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @shuvroahmedadip4087
    @shuvroahmedadip4087 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What was the liquid?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one do you mean? I wash it with Acetone but you have to be very careful because it can damage the laquer and the dots. And then I use lemon oil for the protection. Best Regards Nik

    • @shuvroahmedadip4087
      @shuvroahmedadip4087 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@petrekguitars is there's something else instead of acetone?
      And i am trying to learn these things so, can you also tell me that can we use sand paper to level fret instead of file?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shuvroahmedadip4087 You can also use Naphtha 👍Check out my TH-cam Telecaster New Frets there you can follow the whole process of Feet leveling 👍Best Regards Nik

  • @SameAsAnyOtherStranger
    @SameAsAnyOtherStranger ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @balisticren6155
    @balisticren6155 ปีที่แล้ว

    why not use just ethanol instead of acetonei feel like id be less dangerous

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your Feedback. You can also use ethanol this will work also fine. Best Regards Nik

    • @castleanthrax1833
      @castleanthrax1833 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ethanol is best left for drinking.

  • @KozmykJ
    @KozmykJ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Experimenting on a Wal !! Piper at the Gate of Dawn. Take No Prisoners !!!

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your Feedback. No Experiments this is how I clean the Fretboard:-) Best Regards Nik

  • @quad1000
    @quad1000 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @Dreamdancer11
    @Dreamdancer11 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @HosseinLotfian
    @HosseinLotfian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @unruler
    @unruler ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats wrong with just water?

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The owner is a bike mechanic and water just don’t work😉👍Best Regards Nik

  • @fathermarcus7808
    @fathermarcus7808 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @eidbass013
    @eidbass013 ปีที่แล้ว

    โห๋...ไม่เคยทำความสะอาดนานแค่ไหนเนี่ย

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your Feedback.Cheers Nik

  • @whitemaneric4548
    @whitemaneric4548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use furniture polish. I squirt it on let it soak. Rub it in with fingers and then toothbrush. What's with all this chemicals and hardware? Treat your GUITAR like fine furniture not a dirt bike fender

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot for sharing your experience Eric. Best Regards Nik

  • @drunkdadchronicles
    @drunkdadchronicles 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371
    @thegreenmanalishiyamadori371 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dont scratch the Laquer instead use some Terpentine or floor care

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Best Regards Nik

  • @pjmsuzy
    @pjmsuzy หลายเดือนก่อน

    If it's not yours and you work by the hour, that's fine, but there's faster and more efficient

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ernestochang1744
    @ernestochang1744 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Laughs in maple neck hahahahaha

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your feedback. If you have a Maple Neck you don’t have to worry 👍😉Best Regards Nik

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@petrekguitarsyeap just set it and forget it, but you my friend... You dont just have a piece of rosewood, that there might be 1 of the most expensive pieces of rosewood i ever seen, you take care of that beauty now ya hear. Cheers

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ernestochang1744 😉🕺🏻

    • @petrekguitars
      @petrekguitars  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ernestochang1744 Thanks a lot Mate. You are welcome. Cheers Nik