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Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner. Hydrate from Planet Waves restores the character of your dark, natural wood fingerboards. It's a unique formula of oils and cleaners that makes your fingerboard feel clean and fast — with a great-looking glowing surface. Plus, when you use Hydrate, your guitar's fingerboard will be protected from damaging sweat,...
D'Addario Planet Waves PW-FBC
Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner. Hydrate from Planet Waves restores the character of your dark, natural wood fingerboards. It's a unique formula of oils and cleaners that makes your fingerboard feel clean and fast — with a great-looking glowing surface. Plus, when you use Hydrate, your guitar's fingerboard will be protected from damaging sweat, dirt, and grime. Don't leave your fingerboard out of your regular guitar-care routine. Put a bottle of Hydrate in your guitar case today.
All reviews come from verified customers who have purchased a product from us in the past.
AI summary of reviews
Based on the number of reviews: 32
Strengths
- Fretboard appearance: Customers report that the oil significantly improves the aesthetic of fretboards, making them look beautiful, silky, and deeply brown, and bringing out more vibrant colors.
- Cleaning and impregnation: The oil effectively removes dirt and impurities from fretboards and bridges, while also impregnating the wood, contributing to its overall maintenance.
- Ease of application: Many users find the oil easy to apply, making the cleaning and conditioning process straightforward.
- Quality and effectiveness: The product is considered high quality and performs as expected, providing good results for instrument care.
Weaknesses
- Faulty packaging: Several customers received the product with a defective spray pump or a poorly sealing bottle, leading to leakage and difficulty in application.
- Oily residue: One customer reported a persistent oily feeling on their hands even after a long time since application, suggesting it might leave a residue if not applied carefully.
What customers repeat
“The oil is perfect!”
“It polishes wonderfully and smells good too.”
“Great choice for dark fretboards.”
“Good quality, it does what it needs to!”
“I have good experiences with it.”
Verdict
This product is a fretboard oil designed to clean, nourish, and restore the appearance of dark fretboards on musical instruments. Customers generally find it effective for improving the look and feel of their instruments, though some experience issues with the packaging.
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Manufacturer information
Manufacturer:
D'Addario & Co. Inc.
595 Smith Street, 11735, Farmingdale, United States
Responsible person:
D'Addario & Co. Inc.
31 Rue Saint-Simon, 69009, Lyon, France
Safety instructions
Please refer to the user manual for the specific safety instructions for this product.
