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The SG I got a couple of days ago had an incredibly dry fretboard - took about 8 applications of the F-One oil before it was adequately oiled.
At the mildest level, try moistening the fretboard by breathing on it and then polishing with a paper towel or clean cloth. This will take off any mild dirt.
If that doesn’t work, a rag dampened in warm water may shift things. Next up is saliva; gross, I know, but the enzymes in saliva can break down crud.
Failing that, it’s on to the heavy artillery. A single edged razor blade will remove any buildup, but you need to use gentle pressure unless you want a scalloped fretboard. 0000 steel wool used gently (first crosswise, then along the length of the fretboard) will also do the trick.
Finally, condition the fretboard with lemon oil or boiled linseed oil. Wipe it on with a cloth, allow it to soak in for a minute or two, and then buff off.
He is generally sceptical about lemon oils.
Obv you wouldn't need to use much more than elbow grease and a rag or paper towel for maple boards. Anything abrasive will take away that shine.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57632/
But for conditioning after removing the dirt, not as an actual cleaning agent.
https://www.crimsonguitars.com/store/fretboard-cleaner-restorative/
with these and some fret rubbers my neck cleaned up really well.
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this guy seems to know what he's talking about!
A bit razor blade or guitar picks may help stubborn gunk.
After finishing those, vacuum clean all parts of the guitar and underneath it to take away any remaining steel wool. Don't use magnets to pick up the steel wool! especially near the pickups.
And then put mineral oil, pure lemon oil (attention! Don't use the lemon pledge used for furniture!) Or you can use either any of these: Nomad's F-one oil, Planet wave lemon oil (these two are my fav) or Dunlop's ect..
Leave it for several minutes (usually for 15-30 minutes) to let the wood "drinks" the oil , and then wipe the excess oil.. Done!
Be aware to not let the liquid goes into the neck part , it should be only on the fingerboards..otherwise, it may darken the wood of the neck.
Don't use any of those products on maple fingerboard.