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Title: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: jamesblanchard on April 12, 2013, 05:28:50 PM
 :cop: wondering if anyone can help me make sure i am going to use the right wood treatment oils  to treat the guitars wood top deck,sides and back and the neck wood ,that info would help from other larrivee owners,thankyou james another proud owner of a fabulous larrivee acoustic
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: Walkerman on April 12, 2013, 06:11:03 PM
Treat it with reverence.......
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: mitcher16 on April 12, 2013, 06:37:51 PM
I use the body and fingerboard kit from Dunlop...seems to work well.  Link below:

Cleaning Kit (http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/body-and-fingerboard-cleaning-kit)
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: ducktrapper on April 12, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
I only use a clean cloth or a little warm water if needed. On the fingerboard, very fine steel wool if necessary. Don't believe in oil, goop or polish.  
Title: Re: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: Strings4Him on April 13, 2013, 05:47:52 AM
Is your guitar gloss or satin finish?
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: rockstar_not on April 13, 2013, 09:40:19 AM
Mine is satin finish - I only treat the ebony on the fingerboard and bridge.  Lizard Spit is the brand - pretty sure it's just lemon oil cut with some other chemical.
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: dannyOsbourne on April 13, 2013, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: ducktrapper on April 12, 2013, 07:15:59 PM
I only use a clean cloth or a little warm water if needed. On the fingerboard, very fine steel wool if necessary. Don't believe in oil, goop or polish.  

That's exactly what i do too. I always make sure I give it a good wipe down after playing to remove dirt and grime so things don't build up. Had my L-03RE for over 6 years now and it still looks great.  :bgrin:
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: jamesblanchard on April 13, 2013, 03:48:11 PM
hi out there, thankyou for your wise input and i will put it to good use, thankyou again james
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: grantm on April 14, 2013, 12:36:46 PM
While I'm a bit aggressive when cleaning my fretboard (including the use of steel wool, a toothbrush and, on occasion, a razor blade, ) I almost never use anything on the body except a damp cloth.  The secret is to wipe it down often.  Rarely, I might use a drop of guitar polish.
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: nolifebutbmx on April 14, 2013, 05:29:19 PM
Belt sander and carnauba wax.
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: brandon on April 14, 2013, 05:30:27 PM
I just the 3M polish cloth that came with my larrivee. I usually use guitar polish when I change my strings that way I get a good cleaning done.
Title: Re: how to treat wood on larrivee acoustics
Post by: unclrob on April 14, 2013, 10:46:34 PM
Quote from: nolifebutbmx on April 14, 2013, 05:29:19 PM
Belt sander and carnauba wax.


:? another belt sander guy in the fold.... :wink: