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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on December 9, 2014 at 9:02pm

No.

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Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on December 10, 2014 at 1:04am

As CJ said, no, not good for fretboards. It's intent is for leather, but leaves a residue that attracts dust/dirt...not good for guitars. Would also cause oxidation of the frets, if any.

Best treatment for fingerboards would include, but limited to, linseed oil and lemon oil. With either, you only want to use a small amount, and when applying, don't let the wood "marinate"...rather, wipe on, wipe off...Daniel-san...and always rook eye.

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Permalink Reply by Thumper on December 10, 2014 at 5:24am

I asked what was the best treatment for a fingerboard a while ago. Unless you're looking for a color change, the best advice is the path I took, don't do nothing".

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Permalink Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted on December 10, 2014 at 5:37am

If the fingerboard is clear coated maple, then yes, just a rub down with a slightly damp clean cloth is needed when changing strings, etc. But for rosewood, professional suggestions seem to indicate otherwise...or the result would be trouble for the rosewood.

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Permalink Reply by Jimbo Cawthron on December 10, 2014 at 3:59pm

All right this stuff is probably gonna be put in the fire barrel.

I will go to the box stores and look for lemon oil Saturday so i can finish this one.

thanx for all the input yall! 

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