Metallion Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) What kind of Lacquer is used on Maple (JEM Pyramid) fretboards, for the wood protection? Epoxy? If so, what kind? Is there any better options available? "Thin" Van Halen finish. What does Fender use on their Maple Fretboards? What's best on Rosewood FBs (JEM Vine) then? Edited May 3, 2009 by Metallion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nothing is required on rosewood - just finish-sand, buff and treat regularly with one of any number of different thin oils (I use lemon oil). For maple, anything that can (and has) been used as a clear coat can be used - lacquer is "vintage" Fender but wears thru easily (which is what you want if, for example, you're doing an accurate vintage repro). Poly works great. You could certainly use epoxy like the fretless bass guys (System 3 Mirror Coat), but then you either need to slot through it, or keep it out of the slots if you slot before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallion Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) - Edited May 4, 2009 by Metallion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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