Ebony

[daveq]

As I mentioned before, this is the first ebony fretboard I have used / owned. Does anyone know if it is normal to sand ebony up to something like 600 / 800 or into the higher realm of micro-mesh? I just don't know if ebony fretboards are supposed to have a shiny look or a more matted/flat look to them (I guess by not sanding above 220/320)? Maybe it's just a matter of preference but I wanted to see what you guys considered to be the standard.

Thanks,

Dave

[Scott Rosenberger]

I sand mine up to 1500

[Devon Headen]

My LP has a rosewood fingerboard that's really dark. I don't think the wood itself is that dark, so do they ever put any kind of oil or something on the boards?

[westhemann]

i thought lps had ebony boards?

[krazyderek]

i sand all my boards to 1500 too

[Guitarfrenzy]

As far as I know only the Les Paul Custom uses ebony fretboards. I love the feel of ebony fretboards myself. I have 2 LP Customs and both have the ebony fretboard.

[Clavin]

Many companies do stain thier ebony boards with black oil die to make them a more even color.

I sand out my boards and inlays to 600 max, but often go over the inlays with micromesh, not the entire board.

It's a personal preferance. I would think a micromesh sanded board, with a bit of the die would make for a very smooth playing surface. Something I would personally like.

Craig

[Scott Rosenberger]

My Les Paul Gothic has an Ebony Board

[Guitarfrenzy]

My Les Paul Gothic has an Ebony Board

Good point Scott. I haven't kept up with Gibson guitars in a while. Looks like on some of the new special guitars the Ebony fretboard comes standard nowdays. I also noticed that the Les Paul Supreme and Voodoo Les Paul have ebony also as a standard feature. Thanks for the info...