GHS A87 Strings Fast Fret String Neck Fretboard Cleaner & Lubricant
Description
GHS A87 Fast Fret String, Neck & Fretboard Cleaner and Lubricant
Keep your performance smooth and your instrument in pristine condition with the industry’s ultimate care solution. The GHS A87 Fast Fret is the original, time-tested string cleaner and neck lubricant trusted by musicians worldwide for decades. Specially formulated for all stringed instruments—including acoustic and electric guitars, basses, violins, cellos, and ukuleles—Fast Fret removes tone-killing dirt, sweat, and oil buildup. It conditions your fretboard while leaving a microscopic, friction-reducing barrier that helps your fingers glide effortlessly across the fingerboard.
Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Liquid Applicator over Aerosol & Silicone-Free Composition
Unlike many commercial cleaning alternatives, GHS Fast Fret features a **100% silicone-free formula**. Silicone oils can permanently coat and ruin porous tonewoods like rosewood or ebony and disrupt future luthier repair work or refretting. Instead, Fast Fret utilizes a premium, wood-safe fluid delivered via a convenient, self-contained fabric **liquid stick applicator**. This non-aerosol design eliminates overspray completely, ensuring that active cleaners only touch your strings, fingerboard, and the back of the neck without bleeding into sensitive pickup electronics or delicate body finishes.
E-E-A-T Instrument Care Architecture: Extends String Life & Enhances Tactile Playability
At Angkor Music, our workshop technicians recommend using Fast Fret both before and after every playing session. Acidic sweat from your fingers accelerates oxidation, causing premium guitar strings to corrode, rust, and lose their high-end acoustic brightness. String Preservation Note: By wiping away corrosive grime instantly, Fast Fret extends the tonal life of your string sets significantly. Friction Reduction Note: Applying it to the back of the neck strips sticky residue away, reducing skin drag and allowing lightning-fast positioning transitions across the scale length.
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: GHS Strings
- Model Portfolio: A87 Fast Fret
- Product Function: Specialized Cleaner, Lubricant, and Friction Reducer
- Chemical Formulation: 100% Silicone-Free (Luthier and Tonewood Safe)
- Delivery Mechanism: Integrated Fabric Stick Liquid Applicator (Non-Aerosol, No Spray)
- Target Surface Compatibility: Metal Strings, Unfinished/Finished Fretboards, and Back of Necks
- Instrument Versatility: Suitable for Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Basses, Banjos, Mandolins, and Orchestral Strings
- Packaging Configuration: Single Bottle/Canister Container with Storage Lid
- Included Maintenance Cloth: Premium Cotton Buffing Cloth Included
What’s In The Box Container Contents
- Core Maintenance Stick: 1 x GHS Fast Fret Liquid Applicator Handle with Sealed Protective Cap
- Polishing Accessory: 1 x Premium Fiber Lint-Free Finishing Cloth
Key Product Features
- The Original Silicone-Free Formula: Safely breaks down oils and protects metal strings without contaminating porous wooden fingerboards.
- Precision Liquid Stick Applicator: No messy aerosol mist or wasteful overspray; applies a targeted, even layer exactly where you need it.
- Restores Bright Tonal Character: Strips away deadening rust and debris to keep strings sounding crisp, lively, and brand new for longer.
- Ultra-Fast Fingerboard Performance: Drastically cuts down finger friction and string squeak, promoting smoother, faster playing sweeps.
- Comprehensive 3-Way Wood Care: Cleans metal strings, conditions dry fretboard timbers, and polishes sticky neck finishes for a uniform feel.
- Compact & Gig-Bag Friendly: Housed in a durable, air-tight canister that preserves the applicator fluid and travels easily between shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I safely use GHS Fast Fret on maple fretboards?
Yes, you can. Because Fast Fret is completely silicone-free, it is perfectly safe for all common fretboard woods, including finished maple, raw rosewood, ebony, and synthetic composites. It cleans the surface grime away cleanly without compromising or clouding clear nitrocellulose or polyurethane wood finishes.
How often should I apply Fast Fret to my instrument?
For best results, we recommend applying it twice per session. Rubbing the applicator down the strings before you play creates a barrier against sweat and finger oils. Wiping down the strings again after you play lifts off any transferred debris. Always finish by buffing with the included cloth to remove any excess fluid.
Will using Fast Fret make my strings feel greasy or oily while playing?
Not at all. Fast Fret leaves behind an incredibly thin, microscopic layer of glide lubricant. If you use the integrated applicator and follow up by lightly wiping the strings down with the included cotton cloth, your strings will feel fast, slick, and completely dry to the touch—never greasy.