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Post by bonzo on Jan 15, 2021 11:36:50 GMT
Hi everyone, some more advice please. I'm going to put some new strings on the Kalamazoo today, Newtone heritage 13 15s. Never look forward to pulling those pins out! I'd like to lemon oil the fretboard but I'm not sure what it's made of, my reading says the neck is mahogany but can't find a specific reference to the fretboard. Just wanted to check it wasn't maple which I understand doesn't like lemon oil! Any tips and advice appreciated as always. Came across a station on Alexa this morning on Spotify called dark was the night, very good. Best wishes to you all, John  |
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 15, 2021 11:55:39 GMT
John, That fretboard looks like rosewood to me, so it's fine to do with lemon oil. Chestnut Lemon Oil is the one luthiers use.  Shine On Michael |
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Post by bonzo on Jan 15, 2021 12:25:04 GMT
Thanks Michael, I've got some Dunlop 65 ultimate which I think was recommended on a previous thread.
I've oiled the tuners and they seem to be working well, now to pull those pins!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on Jan 15, 2021 17:07:00 GMT
Job done! Pins out and back in with no problems. Tuners oiled up and working properly. Oiled the fretboard and lightly polished the body, looking good. The big difference is the sound! Must have got used to the old strings sound. New strings make it sound like a new guitar (in a good way) that was spectacular. Anyone putting off changing strings get on with it! Hopefully you'll be as pleased as I am.
Best wishes to you all, John.
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Post by pete1951 on Jan 15, 2021 18:08:18 GMT
Re:oil on m/heads.
Hopefully you were very sparing with the oil. If it gets onto the wood , especially end grain,like the post holes, it can stain and make future repairs difficult.
Pete
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Post by bonzo on Jan 15, 2021 18:26:50 GMT
Yes I was very sparing. Learned my lesson years ago with my Hornby OO locos!
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Post by Michael Messer on Jan 15, 2021 18:42:00 GMT
One drop of this on the cog before detuning and retuning, and then dab it with tissue paper to remove any excess. Perfect!  Shine On Michael |
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Post by bonzo on Jan 15, 2021 18:53:47 GMT
Thanks Michael, think I've got some at the back of my manly shelf! 😊👍🎸
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Post by chromatic on Jan 15, 2021 19:53:22 GMT
Some 'lemon oil' is a mineral oil with odour or a small amount of pure lemon oil added. Check the ingredients if you can - there's one called Lem-oil which is possibly a mixture. I got some pure lemon oil from an aromatherapy supplier on eBay. I don't know if it makes any difference apart from upsetting Trading Standards.
As we head deep into rum and butter toffee territory...
Cheers
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Post by jono1uk on Jan 16, 2021 1:23:16 GMT
Bonzo ..what do the heritage strings sound like please?
Jon
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Post by bonzo on Jan 16, 2021 10:36:45 GMT
Hi Jono, I'm very happy with them. I use them on all my elderly wood guitars.
This new set I put on yesterday really brought the KG14 back to life.
Plus you have reduced tension on their poor old necks and tops! Lol!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by 5slide on Jan 18, 2021 11:15:18 GMT
Hi Jono, I'm very happy with them. I use them on all my elderly wood guitars. This new set I put on yesterday really brought the KG14 back to life. Plus you have reduced tension on their poor old necks and tops! Lol! Best wishes to you all, John Interesting, I might try them on my '35 L-00. I always like to have low tension strings on it as it's such a lightly built (and old!) guitar. Currently using John Pearce Silk and Bronze 12's which sound great. |
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