Fender Speed Slick String Cleaner

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String Cleaners

Cleans and conserves strings
Ergonomic and compact design

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Available since September 2013
Item number 323497
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Set No
Oil No
Polish No
Cleaner No
String Cleaner Yes
Drapery No
Wax No
Container size 0
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6,10 €

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DElectrics 08.05.2019

Fender Speed Slick String Cleaner
I have been a long time user of the original GHS fast fret 'speed slick string cleaner', however the last couple of fast fret sticks I have purchased have been disappointing and I found the newer versions are nowhere near as effective as the old ones so I thought I would try this alternative product from fender and I am delighted I did.
For a start the fender stick is so much better because the shape of the application pad is long and thin rather than round which means it is even faster and easier to apply the solution, this shape of pad means you can make a single pass or two at most to cover all the strings at once rather than having to do each string individually.
The cap also holds a small cloth to wipe down the strings after each application to clean the string and remove excess solution.
Secondly and most importantly the lubricant / cleaning solution is as good or better than any of the alternatives.
I tend to use it after I play to clean and preserve the strings but it can also be apply before playing to lubricate the strings and board if your into high speed playing.
I am delighted with this product and have no hesitation in recommending it.

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Perfect for cleaning and slickness, lasted 1.5 months

JayGR 17.05.2018

It was the first time using such a product. It was absolutely excellent in cleaning both old and new strings.
I used it almost daily after playing (usually a couple of hours/day) and it kept the strings very clean and shiny as long as I used it. The shape and size is ideal, one or two swipes to apply on the strings and it is very practical to carry in a gigbag (flat and wide). It provides a nice slickness to the strings, just be careful not to overdo it. Mine lasted about 40 days, I wish it would last longer. To be fair, I think I used too much of it during each application for the first couple of weeks and perhaps it wasn't necessary to apply so often.
In a nutshell, it is perfect except maybe for the duration. I tried in parallel with the d'Andrea string cleaner, which cleans well but gave me a "sticky" feel to the fingers. I even tried to refill the Speed Slick with the d'Andrea cleaner so I could take advantage of the convenient packaging and applicator but that resulted in leaking. Next I will try the classic GHS fast fret and if necessary I will update this review.

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NOT UP TO STANDARD

Raymond588 04.01.2018

I've always used Fast Fret for my string cleaner and I have been very happy with it, However I decided to try the big name Fender as it was one Euro cheaper and I reckoned that it would be superior. For about six weeks of use it was doing a great job as the width of the cleaning pad stretched all six strings., making it simple to use Then it decided to dry up even though I was very careful to replace the lid every time I used it and to keep it out of the heat. I have now gone back to Fast Fret and I am waiting for Thomann to bring out it's own product which I am sure would be a big improvement on both Fender and Fast Fret.

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Good but lasts nothing

DRockha 07.06.2025

I bought this because I saw some players using it. Once I tried it it's a total game changer! My fingers slide through the strings effortlessly and makes playing fast way easier. It also reduces the glide noise significantly. I absolutely fell in love with this.

BIG downside: It lasted for around 6 applications. The product doesn't even have a "tank", it's just the sponge presoaked with product. Considering this is almost €6 and there's no refill bottle available anywhere, I think €6 per application seems like a ripoff. Specially considering the ingredients for this are for sure cheap. It just feels like some oil with maybe some solvent to make it easier to apply and faster to dry. I would never buy it again as it's not worth the money.

I've read in several forums that people uses mineral oil (aka: liquid paraffin) as a replacement, so I will just refill this with that and see if it lives up to the expectations.

There's also quite some reviews about the Musicnomad string fuel being just as good, and it does have a refill bottle availabel here for €7.5. So if the mineral oil doesn't work I'd go with that one.

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