TarHeelKid Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard 24 DC. It's AAA flame Chicago blue. I know sometimes certain colors have certain hardware options. I always thought that the fretboard was rosewood, and it may be, but it is awfully light colored. It is actually lighter in color than the baked maple fretboard on my faded studio LP. I have an SG that I know is rosewood and it is much darker than either, almost dark red. I know all types of wood can vary in shade quite a bit, I was just wondering if anyone has an idea. They all play great and I can't tell a difference playing-wise, but just curious. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TarHeelKid Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Best pic I have, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Best pic I have, sorry Rosewood.... Looks dry... Put some lemon oil on it and it will darken up. Some rosewood is pretty light and sometimes they add some "Stain" on rosewood and Ebony to get a darker and consistent shade.... Not sure if Gibson ever does this though... Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarHeelKid Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks man, I actually just finished slicking her up a few days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work in Progress Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Rosewood.... Looks dry... Put some lemon oil on it and it will darken up. Some rosewood is pretty light and sometimes they add some "Stain" on rosewood and Ebony to get a darker and consistent shade.... Not sure if Gibson ever does this though... I thought I read on these forums somewhere that you're not supposed to put lemon oil on rosewood?? Or was a different kind of fingerboard? Maybe it was all a dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I thought I read on these forums somewhere that you're not supposed to put lemon oil on rosewood?? Or was a different kind of fingerboard? Maybe it was all a dream... You probably ran across a discussion about cleaning or moisturizing a rosewood fretboard. Some say lemon oil has a natural solvent in it and it's great for cleaning the fretboard, but not so good to use in larger quantities to moisturize a dry FB as the solvent can loosen the inlay glue. But there's plenty of members that use it this way with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagerfanny Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I prefer to use this, http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/fingerboard-02-deep-conditioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I thought I read on these forums somewhere that you're not supposed to put lemon oil on rosewood?? Or was a different kind of fingerboard? Maybe it was all a dream... Maple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Maple Very true. Never do anything to Maple, except wipe it with an untreated cloth. Or a guitar wipe cloth. Some Rick fretboards have that coloration to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work in Progress Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 And now I know. And knowing is half the battle! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchik Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Some Rick fretboards have that coloration to them. That and they varnish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Indian rosewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I have a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard 24 DC. It's AAA flame Chicago blue. I know sometimes certain colors have certain hardware options. I always thought that the fretboard was rosewood, and it may be, but it is awfully light colored. It is actually lighter in color than the baked maple fretboard on my faded studio LP. I have an SG that I know is rosewood and it is much darker than either, almost dark red. I know all types of wood can vary in shade quite a bit, I was just wondering if anyone has an idea. They all play great and I can't tell a difference playing-wise, but just curious. Thanks :) First Quality Music in Ky. sells a fretboard oil that I really like and use on all my guitars {except the Fenders, varnished maple}. the oil darkens the rosewood, kinda seals it at the same time and seems to last quite a while. If my memory is any good, I believe the name brand is Petros. They also make polish, and a finish restorer {light scratch remover}. Pricing is reasonable. Good Luck and Happy New Year! TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 First Quality Music in Ky. sells a fretboard oil that I really like and use on all my guitars {except the Fenders, varnished maple}. the oil darkens the rosewood, kinda seals it at the same time and seems to last quite a while. If my memory is any good, I believe the name brand is Petros. They also make polish, and a finish restorer {light scratch remover}. Pricing is reasonable. Good Luck and Happy New Year! TC Use Petros also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mKwatra427 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Looks like rosewood to me. Don't worry, many woods vary quite a bit in color. Though I have never seen a rosewood fingerboard that light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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