john Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 Hi guys, im not far off finishing my bass at this stage so im deep into planning the finish! I have always preferred the feel of a lacquered fretboard, but by convention rosewood fretboards never seem to be lacquered, is there a reason for this? im sure some of you have thought about this before.... its a real head scratcher for me. i have noticed in the past that rosewood soaks up the lacquer like a good thing which is odd. Is this why its not usually done? any help appreciated ..... i really want a lacquered rosewood fretboard! thanks, john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 8, 2003 Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 I've lacquerd a couple in the past even though it isn't a common practice. Rosewood can actually be polished up to a very shiny degree if you take the time to sand it completely with higher and higher grit's and of course add a little oil. Some people are against it simply because the wood itself is naturally oily and with the wrong piece it could loose adhesion with the paint (rare I think) and chip off easily. Again the world has many flavors and this one can be one of your's That's part of the beauty about custom's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 thanks brian , lacqered it shall be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2003 (edited) doh! , posted twice. Edited February 8, 2003 by john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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