How do you y'all think an oil finished flame maple fingerboard would be in the long run? The reason I ask the question is because I know the fingerboard will get dirty and I will of course have to clean it but in the interim between cleanings, would be blasphemous to have it soiled with grime? Please understand that I wash my hands before playing so I'm not going to play in the mud than play my guitar. I'm just looking for some feedback so thanks in advance.
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seems like with jumbo frets your fingers barely touch the board anyway.
i think id at least try to seal it with oil. i just did the back of one of my necks with gun stock oil and then buffed it with fine steel wool and its awesome. you should be able to do the same thing with a maple board.stop at full speed at 100 miles per hour. the colgate invisible shield finally got em.
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Originally posted by hunter8 View Postseems like with jumbo frets your fingers barely touch the board anyway.
i think id at least try to seal it with oil. i just did the back of one of my necks with gun stock oil and then buffed it with fine steel wool and its awesome. you should be able to do the same thing with a maple board.Last edited by Matt_B; 02-25-2009, 10:17 PM.
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Originally posted by shreddermon View PostWash your hands before playing.
Change strings frequently, before they get grimey.
I used to be in a band with a bass player than never washed his hands before playing, even after eating some greasy KFC.
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dude,flame maple is NOT the most stable of woods for necks anyway,yes I own one...errr,okay,two.
one is oiled,the other is nitro on TOP of Fullerplast
guess which one has ZERO issues?
for the record,I have had MORE fretboard AND fret "movement" with the oil-only finish.
think of unfinished wood as a sponge......think of unfinished flame maple as a super-soaker (LOL)
IT WILL MOVE if you dont properly seal it...
just my $.02 FWIW
not to mention,your unwashed oily fingerprints(not specific to you,so dont take offence) will "erase" the beauty that IS flamed maple over time.
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Originally posted by SiriusAbbott View Postnot to mention,your unwashed oily fingerprints(not specific to you,so dont take offence) will "erase" the beauty that IS flamed maple over time.
I'm looking at a few different options for fingerboard woods including bloodwood and macassar ebony but whatever I choose, it will not be finished in lacquer or poly but only oil. If the wood is good, I'm not worried about long term issues.Last edited by Matt_B; 02-26-2009, 08:59 PM.
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The CS is triple coating the fingerboard of my new Charvel with Tru Oil/wax blend. I asked to have it sealed with a satin to help prevent the gunk build up. Mike at the CS suggested this instead. He said they have been doing this and had very good results. We shall see shortly. The guitar is currently at Dan L's getting his graphic work and should be done shortly.
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