Detail 01
Conditioning oil
Restores moisture to bare wood that has dried out. Overuse leaves residue that attracts grime instead of preventing it.
Product detailSKU #1274228082585
DunlopGuitar Fingerboard Conditioning Kit
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fingerboard cleaning and conditioning kit for routine fretboard maintenance during string changes. For owners of guitars with bare, unfinished fingerboards.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players changing strings who want to clean the board first
- Dry rosewood or ebony boards that look grey and chalky
- Guitars stored in low humidity for months at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Maple fingerboards with a glossy lacquer finish
- Players who restring frequently and only need a quick wipe
- Anyone wanting body polish — this treats the fingerboard only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Separate cleaner step
Lifts sweat and skin buildup near the frets first, so the conditioner soaks into wood rather than sitting on dirt.
Detail 03
Fingerboard-specific formulation
Meant for unfinished wood. Finished maple boards need a surface cleaner instead, since nothing absorbs through lacquer.
Detail 04
Kit format
Cleaner and conditioner sized to each other, so you are not buying two full bottles you use at different rates.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Remove the strings first — you cannot do this properly with them on
- 02Check your board: glossy maple should not be oiled
- 03A little goes far. Wipe off excess or it stays tacky
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I use this?
Once or twice a year for most players, timed with a string change. More in very dry climates, less if your board still looks dark and healthy.
02Can I use it on a maple neck?
Not the conditioner. Most maple boards are sealed with lacquer, so oil cannot penetrate and just sits on the surface. Rosewood and ebony are the targets.
03Do I have to take the strings off?
Yes, for a real job. You need access to the wood between and under the strings, especially in the frets where buildup collects.
04Will this fix a dry, cracking fingerboard?
It rehydrates wood that has gone dry and grey. Actual cracks or lifting frets are structural and need a repair tech, not oil.
