SlappyTappy Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Well, sometime today I'm going to clean the fretboard, install Grover locking tuners, and Virtuoso Polish my beloved H150. I'll post pictures after the whole process. Here's the before- After pics to come later today/tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Fabulous guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookroo1 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Dang Slappy, that's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 are you just using the polish, or also the cleaner? What are you going to put on the fretboard? There currently is so much stuff out there to use, and it seems that every proponent of one thing says all the others suck. Like those that love the Gibson "luthier's choice" brand of guitar care products, or those that love the stuff that comes from stew-mac (which smells weird and takes some getting used to), and those who love virtuoso polish. And then you have the lemon oil proponents vs the fret doctor proponents. It gets really confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyTappy Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 I use scotch brite pads to wipe down the fretboard/frets, then apply Dunlop lemon oil and use an old toothbrush to really get out that grime near the frets and the dirt from the grain. Wipe down the excess, then apply Dunlop 02 Fretboard Conditioner and wipe away the excess. I just used the Virtuoso polish, wasn't dirty enough to need the cleaner. This is easily the nicest polish I've used, it leaves such a smooth sheen for the nitro finish. Didn't really make the color/grain jump out any more though, probably because mine wasn't dirty enough to really make a drastic change. The grain in the maple really comes and goes at different angles. I can't complain though Here she is, after the cleaning/polishing- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 looks great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Tiger stripes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 You are in the best position to notice an effect. What do you think of the polish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm gonna have to try that toothbrush thing with the lemon oil. Near the frets is always a PITA to get clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyTappy Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 You are in the best position to notice an effect. What do you think of the polish? I think it's very good and probably would make the finish "pop" on a very dirty/aged/worn instrument, but since this was just a bit gunky with skin oils it just brought everything to a nice sheen. Nothing too excessive or glossy, but noticably smoother than it was before. Very easy to work with too, just smells a tad funny. The lack of silicone is really the clincher and I will likely use this as a polish/cleaner for a long time to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm gonna have to try that toothbrush thing with the lemon oil. Near the frets is always a PITA to get clean. I add a little furniture polish as well for water soluble grunge. I suppose you could use detergent alone instead. The idea is too loosen oil and non-oil based gunk prior to brushing. I suggest a medium bristled toothbrush. The soft ones are too soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 what a monster top...looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I think it's very good and probably would make the finish "pop" on a very dirty/aged/worn instrument, but since this was just a bit gunky with skin oils it just brought everything to a nice sheen. Nothing too excessive or glossy, but noticably smoother than it was before. Very easy to work with too, just smells a tad funny. The lack of silicone is really the clincher and I will likely use this as a polish/cleaner for a long time to come. Hey slappy, the top on your 150 looks almost identical to the top on mine!! Really nice wood grain. BTW, you should get yourself a Dr. Duck neck rest (ducksdeluxe.com) and you would not have to use stacked phone books with a towel over them! I love my Dr. Duck neck rest!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Great looking Vintage Sunburst top! I would replace the Schaller hardware with a Faber tailpiece and bridge. And maybe replace the jackplate with a metal or cream one. The black one just doesn't look right IMO. Really very dark and nice fretboard by the way. Is it rosewood? Once again congrats to one of the best LPs out there: the Heritage H-150! Guido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hey slappy, the top on your 150 looks almost identical to the top on mine!! Really nice wood grain. BTW, you should get yourself a Dr. Duck neck rest (ducksdeluxe.com) and you would not have to use stacked phone books with a towel over them! I love my Dr. Duck neck rest!!! OK, I just bit, went to the Virtuoso site and ordered cleaner and polish. Oh, and I'd use a stack of Playboys instead of phone books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyTappy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Great looking Vintage Sunburst top! I would replace the Schaller hardware with a Faber tailpiece and bridge. And maybe replace the jackplate with a metal or cream one. The black one just doesn't look right IMO. Really very dark and nice fretboard by the way. Is it rosewood? Once again congrats to one of the best LPs out there: the Heritage H-150! Guido Yup, the fretboard is rosewood, and it was dark before but the Dunlop 02 Fingeboard Conditioner really brings out the richness. And the H150 is THE best LP Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi Slappy..Sweet Axe..As far as the Virtuoso Polish and Cleaner goes, We have a gig Sunday afternoon, and I wanted the 535 to look "purty" so I used a little Virtuoso on it..DAMN..Works Great!! You have to use a little elbow grease on it, but I could probably use the top for a shaving mirror.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 OK, I just bit, went to the Virtuoso site and ordered cleaner and polish. Oh, and I'd use a stack of Playboys instead of phone books... Please exercise safe polishing, always were protection(safety glasses). Be sure and cover up the magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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