The_Patriot Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 ultra-noob here, please forgive my ignorance... I got this old Hamer off Craigslist, and I think the fretboard is very beautiful - what can I put on it (without removing the frets) to "bring out" or increase the visibility and presence of the fretboard? Your thoughts and expreience greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 lemon oil is often recommended - personally i think that is mainly a cleaner and doesnt do much long term. i prefer to use a light coat of danish oil - rubbed on and buffed up after a few minutes. this is done after a good rub down with 0000 wire wool to remove the cack (i use liberon brand wool- brand is important!) recently i have seen a lot of talk on other forums about rubbing fretboards down with a walnut - not tried it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 thanks for the reply - I will have to look into the walnut idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I clean with 0000 steel wool then buff the wood with a tripoli buff, followed by a diamond buff, then rub on some lemon oil. The fretboard ends up nice and shiny after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pariah223 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) about the walnut polishing.. saw this link a few days ago, so its funny that you bring that up. http://www.ehow.com/how_5843223_polish-walnut-shells.html never tried it, but figured i would share anyway. Edited February 27, 2011 by pariah223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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