Is this safe for maple fretboards?

No. F-ONE is for unfinished woods like rosewood and ebony. Finished maple and lacquered boards should be cleaned with a finish-safe product instead.

How often should I use it?

Condition when the board looks dry or at each string change if you play often. A thin coat is enough; wipe off excess before restringing.

Does it contain lemon oil?

No. Music Nomad states F-ONE has no lemon oil extracts, waxes, petroleum distillates, silicone or water.

F-ONE oil, a two-sided microfiber fretboard cloth and a fretboard brush with a bonus plastic scraper.

Will it work on a bass?

Yes. The kit is listed for guitar and bass, and the brush and cloth work the same on wider bass fretboards.

Can I use it on a finished neck?

Keep it on the unfinished fretboard only. Avoid finished surfaces and painted headstocks.

Where can I buy the Music Nomad F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Music Nomad F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit

Q: Where is the Music Nomad F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit cheapest?

At Walmart, for $19.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the F-ONE oil and kit report cleaner, darker-looking unfinished boards and easier string bends after treatment. The scrubber cloth and brush draw the most praise for lifting grime at the frets. Some note the bottle is small for the money and that it must be kept off finished maple boards.

What people mention

Cleaning powerPraisedOwners say the scrubber cloth and brush pull dirt out of pores and fret edges that a rag leaves behind.
Fretboard finishPraisedUsers report boards look darker and feel smoother after conditioning, with no sticky residue.
Bottle sizeCriticisedSome buyers find the oil bottle small for frequent use across multiple guitars.
ApplicationMixedReviewers warn it is easy to use too much and that a thin coat is enough.
CompatibilityMixedIt is made for unfinished boards only, so maple and lacquered fretboards should be kept away from it.

About the Music Nomad F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit

A properly cleaned and conditioned fretboard will not only improve playability and string life, but prolong the health of the unfinished fretboard wood by keeping it from drying and cracking. Music Nomad’s F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit contains everything you need to clean and condition your unfinished fretboard. F-ONE Oil is formulated using a complex mixture of the finest ultra refined tree and seed oils to clean, condition and protect your fingerboard. F-ONE does not contain any lemon oil extracts, waxes, petroleum distillates, silicone or water. Their innovative 2-in-1 microfiber fretboard cloth is like no other. One side is soft for gentle applying and cleaning with F-ONE, while the other side is designed with small scrubbers woven into the fabric to penetrate and lift dirt and grime buildup off the fretboard. The specially designed fretboard brush is the perfect tool for precision cleaning and conditioning around the frets and deeper wood pores. Featuring a “V-Cut" bristle design and a bonus plastic scraper, you’re fully prepared to give your fretboard the total spa treatment it deserves.