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Good backup that works
I ordered this with Dr Ducks Ax Wax which says it lubricates strings too. I wasnt sure it would so I got this as back up to replace a nearly dead Fast Fret. Did I need it as a lube? Not really, Ax Wax does what it says on the tin. Did I need it as a cleaner? Yes. Does it work? Yes.
The Ax Wax does lubricate well, maybe better than XLR8 but I'm not sure it cleans. Im thinking wax over dirt is sealing in dirt. A good slide down the strings puts a good few dirty lines on the pad. The pad is a bigger diameter than others Ive used so its literally two wipes up & down to cover the full fretboard and needs no wiping with a cloth after.
The good thing about this stuff is the ease of use. Its a no brainer, take off the lid, quick run up and down the strings and play. No messing around with one or two strings at a time and no buffing after. Its a one hit job. It does not come with a cloth like some others but you dont need one. Daddario say use it before & after playing, its that simple i actually do as Im told and after four days a guitar thats ready for a string change seems a lot brighter.
Ill use this between waxings. Once the strings start to dry out XLR8 will be used. I've tried it on Harley Benton, Daddario, Ernie ball, Fender & bronze acoustic strings and it cleans & lubes them all with zero effort.
Pros:
Large Ø pad does the neck in two wipes.
Brings out the dirt well.
Lubricates without feeling greasy or wet.
No need to buff after use.
The tin is a perfect size for storing picks after its used.
Cons:
Maybe it wont last as long as others which have the chamber at the back but then again its two wipes not six so may even its self out out.
Ill buy this again and use it until Dr Duck brings out a similar product then Ill have to decide.
The Ax Wax does lubricate well, maybe better than XLR8 but I'm not sure it cleans. Im thinking wax over dirt is sealing in dirt. A good slide down the strings puts a good few dirty lines on the pad. The pad is a bigger diameter than others Ive used so its literally two wipes up & down to cover the full fretboard and needs no wiping with a cloth after.
The good thing about this stuff is the ease of use. Its a no brainer, take off the lid, quick run up and down the strings and play. No messing around with one or two strings at a time and no buffing after. Its a one hit job. It does not come with a cloth like some others but you dont need one. Daddario say use it before & after playing, its that simple i actually do as Im told and after four days a guitar thats ready for a string change seems a lot brighter.
Ill use this between waxings. Once the strings start to dry out XLR8 will be used. I've tried it on Harley Benton, Daddario, Ernie ball, Fender & bronze acoustic strings and it cleans & lubes them all with zero effort.
Pros:
Large Ø pad does the neck in two wipes.
Brings out the dirt well.
Lubricates without feeling greasy or wet.
No need to buff after use.
The tin is a perfect size for storing picks after its used.
Cons:
Maybe it wont last as long as others which have the chamber at the back but then again its two wipes not six so may even its self out out.
Ill buy this again and use it until Dr Duck brings out a similar product then Ill have to decide.
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More preventative than anything, and a lot greasier than youd expect
This product is 10x better than GHS FastFret at preventing build up of finger grease on your strings, as well as being a very good lubricant. A small amount of grease creates an insanely disproportional amount of lubrication as well. Do not be fooled by the size of the pad, I've used mine daily for a little more than a month and its still as effective at lubricating my strings as on the first day.
However, it does not really get grime off your strings that well
However, it does not really get grime off your strings that well
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Does what it say on the tin ( literally)
adequate handy string cleaner , like the little tin for ease of throwing it in gig bag ( and keeping picks in)
no complaints
no complaints
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Not sure if placebo, or not, but feels nice
Well, I am not sure if it works as intended but I feel that it might. Hard to say. Only way to find out if this works for you - is to try it...
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An excellent quick fix
This one came free with a 5 pack of strings. It works though. 'm not one for wiping down my strings after I use them so when I go back to them and they feel a bit grotty a quick once over with this really brings them back to life. Great little freebie but I'd actually buy one when this one runs out.
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Good Product
I bought this product to replace a GHS Fast Fret stick/cloth Cleaner that I have owned for about 10 years. I was attracted to the product as it seemed more compact and protected in a metal tin.
The quality of the product is very good, with the unit also having a plastic lid over the sponge/lubricator to retain moisture.
In comparison to GHS fast fret the XLR8 lubricates slightly less, and doesn't really 'clean' the strings per se. It is very useful for quickly applying before/between/after playing to help strings to last longer, however without a cloth it is not really possible to 'clean' the strings/frets.
Since buying this product I have returned to using GHS Fast Fret, as it suits me more - however I would recommend this to players looking for a fast, compact solution to wiping over the strings to extend string life.
The quality of the product is very good, with the unit also having a plastic lid over the sponge/lubricator to retain moisture.
In comparison to GHS fast fret the XLR8 lubricates slightly less, and doesn't really 'clean' the strings per se. It is very useful for quickly applying before/between/after playing to help strings to last longer, however without a cloth it is not really possible to 'clean' the strings/frets.
Since buying this product I have returned to using GHS Fast Fret, as it suits me more - however I would recommend this to players looking for a fast, compact solution to wiping over the strings to extend string life.
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Seems to work quite well
My hand sweat ruins strings in no time. This stuff definitely helps clean the gunk off, and it's helped with string noise a little bit too. Whether it makes them last any longer, I'm not sure yet, but D'Addario stuff is usually pretty good.
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Love the tin
I have used fast fret for years and decided to try Daddario XLR8 String Lubricant & Cleaner. It seems to do exactly the same job as fast fret but may not last quite as long as it comes in a much smaller container. I have been using it for 2 months now and it has not run out yet.
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Extends the life of your strings
I am loving this string lubricant. I use it always before a playing session and I love the soft feeling of the strings.
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Very good product
It really reduces friction and help cleans the strings. I recommend cleaning the strings with a dry cloth or paper before using the lubricant, so it wont acumulate over many uses.
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