Can I use Guitar ONE on my fretboard?

No. Guitar ONE is for gloss finishes, not bare wood. Use F-ONE on unfinished rosewood, ebony or maple fretboards, then use Guitar ONE on the finished body and neck.

Which one should I buy first?

If your fretboard looks dry or dirty, start with F-ONE. If your guitar's finish is dull or smudged, start with Guitar ONE. Players who maintain both usually keep both on hand.

Is F-ONE safe on maple fretboards?

Yes, F-ONE is safe on unfinished maple. Most modern maple boards have a gloss finish, though, and a finished maple board should be cleaned with Guitar ONE instead.

Does Guitar ONE work on satin or matte finishes?

No. MusicNomad does not recommend it for matte finishes. It is built for gloss lacquer, including nitrocellulose.

Which one lasts longer per bottle?

Guitar ONE comes in a 12 oz bottle against F-ONE's 2 oz, so it covers far more surface area. F-ONE is used sparingly on the fretboard only, so a small bottle still lasts many sessions.

For a full setup, yes. F-ONE feeds the bare fretboard wood, and Guitar ONE cleans and waxes the finished body, neck and headstock.

MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil vs MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner

These are not rivals so much as two different jobs. F-ONE is a fretboard oil that cleans, conditions and protects unfinished rosewood, ebony and maple, and owners praise how fast it dries and how smooth the board feels. Guitar ONE is a one-step cleaner, polish and wax for gloss bodies and necks, with carnauba wax and UV protection. Buy F-ONE for the wood, Guitar ONE for the finish; most players who care for both end up owning both.

Choose the F-ONE if your fretboard looks dry, pale or gritty and you want to feed the bare wood without waxes or solvents.
Choose the Guitar ONE if you want one bottle to clean, polish and wax glossy lacquer bodies and necks and leave a slick, streak-free shine.

Prices

MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil: $8.99 at Musician's Friend (last seen Nov 9)
MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner: $23.99 at Lonestar Music Depot (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil is $15.00 cheaper than the MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner at the latest prices (Nov 9)

MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner

	MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil	MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner
What it treats	Unfinished fretboard wood: rosewood, ebony, maple	Gloss finishes: lacquer, nitrocellulose, poly
Main function	Clean, condition and protect bare wood	Clean, polish, wax and protect the finish
Formula base	Ultra-refined tree and seed oils, no lemon oil, wax or silicone	Pro-strength formula with white Brazilian carnauba wax
UV protection	None	UV protectants to deter sun damage
Finish compatibility	Not for finished bodies; for bare wood only	Safe on all lacquer finishes including nitrocellulose; not for matte
Application feel	Penetrates and dries fast, never sticky or tacky	Ultra slick, streak-free high gloss
Bottle size	2 fl oz	12 oz
Scent	Lemon	Pleasant, mild scent

Spec	MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil	MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner
Size	2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)	12 oz
Height	10.2 cm	—
Length	3.5 cm	—
Width	3.5 cm	—
Weight	0.07 kg	—
Item Form	Liquid	—
Item Volume	2 fluid ounces	—
Item Weight	2.4 ounces	—
Material Feature	Natural	—
Scent	Lemon	—
Number of Items	1	—
Unit Count	2 Fluid Ounces	—

Spec	MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil	MusicNomad Guitar ONE All-in-1 Cleaner
Color	—	Blue, White
Volume	—	12 oz. / 360 ml.
Bottle material	—	100% PET Bottle
Formula	—	Pro Strength Formula
UV protection	—	UV Protectants to Deter Sun Damage
Biodegradable	—	Biodegradable Forumulation
Wax type	—	white Brazilian carnauba wax
Finish compatibility	—	Safe on all lacquer finishes including nitrocel…

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