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# **fretboard oil**

**Skip it****38/100 **

a small market ($154K/yr) — fretboard oil doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$154K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+105.5%**

**Products**

**13**

**Brands**

**9**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**44**

**Price range**

**$1.97–$25.31**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 38/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**66**

 ×0.30

Competition

**22**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**23**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +105.5% year over year.

5K3KHoliday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Competition**

- Jim Dunlop43% - MusicNomad25% - Dowite9% - Ernie Ball6% - devisev6% - Planet Waves5% - Other (3 brands)7%

The top 5 products capture 75% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 9 brands and 44 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**44**

**Top 5 brand share**

**89%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 2 oz (MN105)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zpVRujvBS.jpg) [**MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 2 oz (MN105)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WPGZAG)

MusicNomad$9.044.8★8,32724%▲rising

2
![Formula 65 Fretboard Ultimate Lemon Oil - 4 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SxaQBdnML.jpg) [**Formula 65 Fretboard Ultimate Lemon Oil - 4 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002OOMW6)

Jim Dunlop$9.014.8★5,98523%▼falling

3
![Jim Dunlop Formula 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil - 1 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315JrVH2VPL.jpg) [**Jim Dunlop Formula 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil - 1 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00189NJMI)

Jim Dunlop$5.274.7★38714%▲rising

4
![Dowite Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Conditioner Spray - Fret Board Cleaner and String Lubricant Designed for Acoustic Electric & Bass Guitars - Helps Maintain Unfinished Wood - 3.53 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31N9KB59BeL.jpg) [**Dowite Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Conditioner Spray - Fret Board Cleaner and String Lubricant Designed for Acoustic Electric & Bass Guitars - Helps Maintain Unfinished Wood - 3.53 Ounces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32Z8NYD)

Dowite$9.064.8★779%▲rising

5
![Jim Dunlop System 65 Body & Fingerboard Cleaning Kit (6503)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QZh0-jZLL.jpg) [**Jim Dunlop System 65 Body & Fingerboard Cleaning Kit (6503)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZ4HRG)

Jim Dunlop$18.124.8★5,2016%▼falling

6
![Deviser Guitar Cleaning All IN ONE Kit fretboard Lemon oil Polish Guitar String-cleaner Guitar string winder Cleaning cloth for guitar cleaning and maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bwcdMsPzL.jpg) [**Deviser Guitar Cleaning All IN ONE Kit fretboard Lemon oil Polish Guitar String-cleaner Guitar string winder Cleaning cloth for guitar cleaning and maintenance**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBV68H8J)

devisev$18.994.7★1,1126%▼falling

7
![DAddario Accessories Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner 1oz by DAddario (PW-FBCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t0hQTzbXL.jpg) [**DAddario Accessories Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner 1oz by DAddario (PW-FBCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3KGCYC)

Planet Waves$5.274.7★4225%▲rising

8
![Ernie Ball Guitar Polish Fretboard Conditioner and String Cleaner with Polish Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zlYo5C-dL.jpg) [**Ernie Ball Guitar Polish Fretboard Conditioner and String Cleaner with Polish Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBN6J3WJ)

Ernie Ball$19.974.7★3234%—flat

9
![Guitar Cleaner Polish String Cleaner Winder and Fretboard Oil Care Kit | MADE IN USA | Guitar Oil and Cleaner for Body Strings and Fretboard Fingerboard - Cleans Polishes and Protects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51snBVeyiSL.jpg) [**Guitar Cleaner Polish String Cleaner Winder and Fretboard Oil Care Kit | MADE IN USA | Guitar Oil and Cleaner for Body Strings and Fretboard Fingerboard - Cleans Polishes and Protects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W66ZB9N)

Careful With That Axe$23.024.6★1,4883%▼falling

10

![Nan Yante Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 3.5 oz(100ml) - For Unfinished Rosewood & Ebony Fingerboards - Removes Grime Prevents Drying & Cracking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IVUGL5aIL.jpg) [**Nan Yante Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 3.5 oz(100ml) - For Unfinished Rosewood & Ebony Fingerboards - Removes Grime Prevents Drying & Cracking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5NYGGKM)

Nan Yante$9.124.7★192%—flat

11

![MusicNomad 5 pc. Guitar Cleaning & Care Kit: Cleaner Fret Polish Fretboard Oil Nut Lubricant Cloth for Guitar Body Frets Fretboard Neck Strings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k+egvBVhL.jpg) [**MusicNomad 5 pc. Guitar Cleaning & Care Kit: Cleaner Fret Polish Fretboard Oil Nut Lubricant Cloth for Guitar Body Frets Fretboard Neck Strings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9R6TRYV)

MusicNomad$25.314.7★562%▲rising

12

![Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner 6-pack (P04276)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QtzTu93+L.jpg) [**Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner 6-pack (P04276)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BE170W)

Ernie Ball$1.974.6★3632%▲rising

13

![WINUSD Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Guitar String Fretboard Cleaner Polish & Care Kit for Acoustic/Electric/Bass Guitar Ukulele Violin Guitar Maintenance Accessories Gift for Guitar Players(2oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s6CaFdUjL.jpg) [**WINUSD Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Guitar String Fretboard Cleaner Polish & Care Kit for Acoustic/Electric/Bass Guitar Ukulele Violin Guitar Maintenance Accessories Gift for Guitar Players(2oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSKJKSZB)

WINUSD$8.044.1★102%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 13 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 2 oz (MN105)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zpVRujvBS.jpg)**MusicNomad F-ONE Fretboard Oil Cleaner & Conditioner 2 oz (MN105)** MusicNomad**$9.04**4.8★8,327 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WPGZAG) [![Formula 65 Fretboard Ultimate Lemon Oil - 4 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SxaQBdnML.jpg)**Formula 65 Fretboard Ultimate Lemon Oil - 4 oz** Jim Dunlop**$9.01**4.8★5,985 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002OOMW6) [![Jim Dunlop Formula 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil - 1 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315JrVH2VPL.jpg)**Jim Dunlop Formula 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil - 1 oz** Jim Dunlop**$5.27**4.7★387 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00189NJMI) [![Dowite Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Conditioner Spray - Fret Board Cleaner and String Lubricant Designed for Acoustic Electric & Bass Guitars - Helps Maintain Unfinished Wood - 3.53 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31N9KB59BeL.jpg)**Dowite Guitar Fretboard Lemon Oil Conditioner Spray - Fret Board Cleaner and String Lubricant Designed for Acoustic Electric & Bass Guitars - Helps Maintain Unfinished Wood - 3.53 Ounces** Dowite**$9.06**4.8★77 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32Z8NYD) [![Jim Dunlop System 65 Body & Fingerboard Cleaning Kit (6503)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QZh0-jZLL.jpg)**Jim Dunlop System 65 Body & Fingerboard Cleaning Kit (6503)** Jim Dunlop**$18.12**4.8★5,201 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZ4HRG) [![Deviser Guitar Cleaning All IN ONE Kit fretboard Lemon oil Polish Guitar String-cleaner Guitar string winder Cleaning cloth for guitar cleaning and maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bwcdMsPzL.jpg)**Deviser Guitar Cleaning All IN ONE Kit fretboard Lemon oil Polish Guitar String-cleaner Guitar string winder Cleaning cloth for guitar cleaning and maintenance** devisev**$18.99**4.7★1,112 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBV68H8J) [![DAddario Accessories Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner 1oz by DAddario (PW-FBCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t0hQTzbXL.jpg)**DAddario Accessories Hydrate Fingerboard Conditioner 1oz by DAddario (PW-FBCS)** Planet Waves**$5.27**4.7★422 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3KGCYC) [![Ernie Ball Guitar Polish Fretboard Conditioner and String Cleaner with Polish Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zlYo5C-dL.jpg)**Ernie Ball Guitar Polish Fretboard Conditioner and String Cleaner with Polish Cloth** Ernie Ball**$19.97**4.7★323 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBN6J3WJ)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**28%

*“No complaints at all about the actual product”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**12%

*“So fresh and so clean”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“well worth”*

**Smell**8%

*“Makes guitar shiny and smells amazing”*

**Strap/String Quality**6%

*“your strings last a lot longer between changes”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Works perfectly as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“get looking brand new again”*

**Wood Quality**3%

*“Oil does a beautiful job on the wood”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Perfect size, works great 👍 Perfect!”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ease Of Cleaning**9%

*“IE., the cap will not come off cleanly and easily”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“Deceiving the picture makes it look like its a lot larger than what it is”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“the very short wick”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“The string cleaner doesnt work very well”*

**Product Condition**6%

*“Used items”*

**Strength**6%

*“Not strong like others I have bought in the past”*

**Tune Retention**6%

*“creating a tuning nightmare”*

**Strap/String Quality**3%

*“The string cleaner doesnt work very well”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“poor quality of material”*

**Audio Quality**3%

*“I know it doesn't actually improve the sound or playability of my American made acoustic guitar”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Advertised Vs Actual Product21% - Size-Overall14% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Functionality-Overall11% - Value For Money7% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Product Condition7% - Quality-Overall3% - Ease Of Cleaning3% - Wood Quality3%