Blog
We have put heart and soul developing our products but you are not on your own! Read our handy little guides to get the most out of your LORE and other Moorland Distribution products.
Can You Use Olive Oil on a Guitar Fingerboard?
It's one of the most common guitar care questions on forums and YouTube comments: "Can I just use olive oil on my fingerboard?" It seems logical — olive oil is...
How Often Should You Oil a Guitar Fingerboard? (The Honest Answer)
"How often should I oil my fingerboard?" is one of the most searched guitar care questions online — and one of the most inconsistently answered. Some sources say every string...
How to Clean a Guitar with Heavy Grime Build-Up
Not every guitar comes to you in pristine condition. Whether it's a second-hand purchase, a guitar that's been in storage for years, or an instrument that simply hasn't been cleaned...
Guitar Care in Hot Weather — Summer Maintenance Tips
Most guitar care advice focuses on the risks of cold, dry winter air. But summer brings its own set of challenges — high temperatures, UV exposure, humidity swings, and the...
How to Darken a Guitar Fingerboard Naturally
A dried-out, pale fingerboard is one of the most common cosmetic issues on guitars that haven't been properly maintained. Rosewood and ebony fingerboards in particular can lose their depth and...
The Best Guitar Care Products for Acoustic Guitars — A Complete Guide
Acoustic guitars have specific care requirements that differ from electric guitars in a few important ways. The larger body, the unfinished or lightly finished soundboard on some models, and the...
Cold-Pressed vs Mineral Oil: What's Really in Your Fingerboard Oil?
Most fingerboard oils are mineral-based and don't actually absorb into wood. We break down the real difference between mineral oil and cold-pressed natural oils, and why it matters for your guitar.
Guitar Care for Beginners — What You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)
Walk into any guitar shop and you’ll find a wall of guitar care products — polishes, oils, cleaners, conditioners, waxes, string lubricants, fret polishes, and more. It’s overwhelming, and most...
Why Most Guitar Lemon Oils Are Just Petroleum in Disguise
If you’ve ever bought a bottle of “lemon oil” for your guitar fingerboard, there’s a good chance you’ve been misled — not by a rogue seller, but by an industry-wide...
How to Clean and Oil Your Guitar Fingerboard: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to cleaning and oiling your guitar fingerboard, including how to choose the right oil, common mistakes to avoid, and care tips for different wood types.