Is lemon oil good for guitars?

Pure lemon oil is not good for guitars, but the lemon oil produced by reputable companies such as D'Addario, Dunlop and Planet Waves are perfectly safe. Lemon oil should only be used on Rosewood, Ebony and darker coloured woods.

What is guitar lemon oil made of?

Lemon oil often consists of mineral oils with only a small trace amount of lemon oil.

How long should I leave lemon oil on my guitar?

You don't need to leave lemon oil on a guitar, simply apply a small amount to a clean cloth and wipe it into the fretboard. Once applied to the whole fretboard simply wipe off with a dry rag.

Does lemon oil damage fretboard?

Pure lemon oil can absolutely damage a fretboard. We recommend only using lemon oil or fretboard conditioner from a reputable supplier. It is important to not use lemon oil on a maple fretboard as this can discolour and damage the wood.