Author Topic: Lemon oil vs. boiled linseed oil on ebony neck (Read 372 times)

jet_powers · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2008, 01:16:08 PM »

Is that 8oz bottle for $13 the same stuff?

-JP

jimmythesaint · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2008, 01:26:06 PM »

No, it's 8oz of a different brand, not Simpler's organic.

gotwood · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2008, 02:42:26 PM »

What about bore oil like the kind used on woodwind instruments ?

jet_powers · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2008, 02:54:01 PM »

Was it pure lemon oil? It's just that the price seems out of line for the same quality oil that's been mentioned....

Good question about the bore oil...

(Message edited by jet_powers on December 02, 2008)

keith_h · « **Reply #19 on:** December 02, 2008, 03:19:17 PM »

The thing you want to be sure of is it is pure lemon oil. Some lemon oils have waxes added that will cause gumming and buildup on the frets. Personally I would verify with the manufacturer that it is pure essential oil and that the seller is a legitimate representative before buying off ebay.

Keith

jimmythesaint · « **Reply #20 on:** December 02, 2008, 03:37:38 PM »

Here's the seller's eBay store, if you want to make a judgment as to their reliability:

http://stores.ebay.com/WFMED

hieronymous · « **Reply #21 on:** December 02, 2008, 04:01:18 PM »

I have to admit I was skeptical as well - you don't want to skimp when it comes to your Alembic! - but the seller looks legit to me. Might have to get some myself...

bsee · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2008, 10:48:25 PM »

It seems it is worth checking out. I'd examine it before putting it on the bass, but it looks promising. 8oz is a very large supply unless you have a couple dozen instruments.

Bradley Young · « **Reply #23 on:** December 02, 2008, 11:17:33 PM »

What I really want is 32 oz of Patchouli!

It's for a prank. I can't get that much skunk smell, this'll be a good substitute.

Bradley

keith_h · « **Reply #24 on:** December 03, 2008, 04:13:22 AM »

They look legitimate. I'm not trying to talk you out of buying from the ebay site but 8oz might be excessive. Plant based oils can go rancid after a while and very little is used on the necks. You can google lemon oil +rancid to get an idea of shelf life.

I just checked my bottle which is .5 oz (15 ml) and it is just under half full. I bought this late last spring and have used it to oil all 3 of my Alembics twice. I figure I can get another couple of oilings out of it.

Keith

LMiwa · « **Reply #25 on:** December 03, 2008, 09:54:23 PM »

I got mine from www.iHerb.com

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=904

4oz for $8.72 plus S/H

That much will probably last me a lifetime!

pts · « **Reply #26 on:** December 09, 2008, 12:31:28 PM »

I used pure Tung oil once. Not recommended.

Author Topic: Lemon oil vs. boiled linseed oil on ebony neck (Read 372 times)

gotwood