dsheppard Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 No matter what I apply to my LP Studio 50's Tribute, the fretboard remains dry, and somewhat abrasive feeling. I'm using what I would normally use on my Flying V's ebony, and/or others with rosewood. What gives? I understand that baked maple is essentially the removal of the moisture/drying process, but damn, I can't get any oils to absorb in it whatsoever. I'm using a Dunlop formula, is there something better recommended? It feels so dry, that I'm losing interest in playing it, anymore... I apply it, and POOF, it evaporates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glp2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Have you tried mineral oil? I used mineral oil on a Strat maple neck, but it was not porous (and the guitar was only $200). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I use Petros Fingerboard Oil from First Quality Music. Works great on all my boards; ebony, rosewood and the baked maple. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Speaking of....I noticed my rosewood board was dry when I first got it from the dc, but the more I play it, it seems to be getting better, presumably picking up moisture from the air. Loves being out of the case What do you all recommend for rosewood boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHW Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm just using ghs Fast Fret on mine. The first time I applied it, I pressed a bit harder than I usually do, so I'd get more oil on the board. Since then, it's just a light cleaning before and after I play, and it seems to be holding up nicely. Good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackflag Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Tung oil, but it's hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Yeah, quitting playing it will really help with the fingerboard?! The best "oil" is your own finger oil, from playing the Hell out of it! Be a bit patient, it will happen. The other's have given decent advice, as well, on products, that might help. But, just play it! Roughness, can be fixed, with 0000 sandpaper, or steel wool. If, on the other hand, what you really want, is a darker fingerboard, oil will only darken one, about 10-15%, max. Again, playing it will probably help that, more than any added oil, other than your own finger oil. Keep at it! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I love the baked maple fingerboard on my LP Classic Custom. It's as smooth as polished glass. I would just play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Take it easy and don't over condition the board. You should only condition it once every 9 - 12 months. I've always successfully darkened fretboards with Fret Doctor and it's probably the best stuff out there for a board. If I'm trying to darken the board, I apply it and let it soak in for 45 minutes, apply again, let it sit for another 45, wipe and restring. Works every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Take it easy and don't over condition the board. You should only condition it once every 9 - 12 months.I've always successfully darkened fretboards with Fret Doctor and it's probably the best stuff out there for a board. If I'm trying to darken the board, I apply it and let it soak in for 45 minutes, apply again, let it sit for another 45, wipe and restring. Works every time. +1 CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macmutt Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just Lemon oil or Fast Fret, i use Fast Fret because it was made to be applied with the strings on...give it time it will absorb and darken up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksak Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm just using ghs Fast Fret on mine. The first time I applied it, I pressed a bit harder than I usually do, so I'd get more oil on the board. Since then, it's just a light cleaning before and after I play, and it seems to be holding up nicely. Good luck with yours. +1, this is also what I do with my Tribute 50s on its maple fingerboard and it works well. Indeed I am using GHS Fast Fret on all my guitars, never used oil. And all my fingerboards (rosewood, maple) look happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Take it easy and don't over condition the board. You should only condition it once every 9 - 12 months. I've always successfully darkened fretboards with Fret Doctor and it's probably the best stuff out there for a board. If I'm trying to darken the board, I apply it and let it soak in for 45 minutes, apply again, let it sit for another 45, wipe and restring. Works every time. +1 Fret Doctor blows every other oil away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dr. Duck's Ax Wax. Makes any fretboard like butter. I've been using it from the beginning. http://www.ducksdeluxe.com/ddaxwax.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm thinking that custard might be the best accompaniment for baked maple? PS If you try custard and it trashes your guitar I accept no responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaconda Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 heck i didnt know you could put lemon oil or conditioner on a maple fret board. all the fret board treatments i have say not for maple fret boards.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 heck i didnt know you could put lemon oil or conditioner on a maple fret board. all the fret board treatments i have say not for maple fret boards.? no just any maple fret boards. but the backed maple boards from Gibson are not covered in lacquer like the most fret boards. Customer Server has been on here and stated its ok for Gibson baked maple fret boards and will darken them up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coilz Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I had a 50s tribute studio 2 weeks ago and ended up taking it back, didn't like it at all and never stuck with me do the 'feel' feeling but seemed a good idea at the time in the shop. :/ but in any case I ended up getting the les Paul standard honeyburst plaintop which is a dream compared but anyway lemon oil is the best stuff for freeboard no question about it. problem is with ebony fretboards they are very dry and do not seem to allow the wood to soak in the good stuff where as a standard has rosewood and that really is a win for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birki Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 hi! one should not hesitate to use the oil in a first run many times - that is the way oiling works for wood. however, it does not make sense to apply a new layer until the wood has completely absorbed the previous one. if the wood no longe takes up oil, you may stop the procedure. i know that people say that one should not oil too often because wood oil is a solvent, however, I do not believe that there might be any problem. oiling in cabinetmaking takes 5 - 6 runs, letting the oil completely dry up each time ... yours wolfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm thinking that custard might be the best accompaniment for baked maple? PS If you try custard and it trashes your guitar I accept no responsibility. I thought that was funny and cannot believe people have been slapping minus's on your posting! Ignore 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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