To prevent rust , can is use brasso on my cloth and wipe it??

[foxblinkhope]

just wondering

1)how do i know if my fretboard is rose wood or maple?

2) do the dunlop guitar maintainence kit happen to have the ability to remove rust on the fret wires? or should i use WD40 or something while covering my fretboard?

much thanks! XD

 

[azL-128]

Is there a possible way to remove rust on frets? I'm using SX jazz bass.

 

[Zarin]

dude, i recommend the GHS Fast Fret. it really helps to prevent rust. just dun use brasso or wd40, u might ruin the fretboard.

 

[Apalcos]

thanks for all those info guys!!

 

[HIMYNAMEISARTHUR]

if string rust really bothers u alot,and u don't want to change them so often,do consider the elixer strings...they cost a bomb tho...

 

[celahircelebrindal]

just wondering

1)how do i know if my fretboard is rose wood or maple?

2) do the dunlop guitar maintainence kit happen to have the ability to remove rust on the fret wires? or should i use WD40 or something while covering my fretboard?

much thanks! XD

Ok below is an example of maple fretboard

And a rosewood below

Well for your question 2 the maintenance kit is to prevent the frets from collecting those dry sweat dirt, grimes and prevention of rust.It does not permanently remove it....A good grade of carnuba wax,or perhaps lemon oil or tung oil is all that you should bring into contact with a fretboard.I would avoid any strong cleaners or preservatives or anti-rust stuff of any kind on fretboards.

You can also use like what our fellow member Zarin recommended above the GHS Fast Fret.

But if you really want to and dont mind wasting a couple of dough for your prize axe...i recommend the Micro Fine Fret Polishing Cloth.Its darn fine and i believe it could solve the rust issue for you.Link ->http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=240&pmh=products/maintenance

WARNING : DO NOT USE THE DUNLOP 01 FINGERBOARD (CLEANER & PREP) ON MAPLE FRETBOARD!!
If you dont know how it looks like, see the picture below.

Here is a link i found in the Net of how in a way you can clean your axe->http://frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenMaint/Cleaning/cleaning01.html

 

[kerplunk182]

Is there a possible way to remove rust on frets? I'm using SX jazz bass.

use non adhesive tape and tape up your fingerboard only exposing the metal part then use metal polish. I used auto sol. But i heard that it makes the metal yellow after time.

 

[celahircelebrindal]

use non adhesive tape and tape up your fingerboard only exposing the metal part then use metal polish. I used auto sol. But i heard that it makes the metal yellow after time.

Wow do not use abrasive polish and tapes on the frets or the fretboards if you prize them.Invest in the Micro Fine Fret Polishing Cloth i recommended above.