Darker rosewood?

[JohnnyRG1527]

I've recently cleaned about 10 years worth of grime off the neck of my RG547 and the fretboard looks quite light and dry. i didn't use any solvents or even water just a dry ultra fine scothbrite (prob not even as coarse as 0000 steel wool) is there anything i can use to make it look darker and not so dry?

[Stygian]

Fretboard conditioner or lemon oil. You should moisturize your fretboard once or twice a year anyways, and it keeps it looking nice. (note: lemon oil is ok, but I've heard it can eventually loosen fret glue)

[kspeed]

Gibson makes some fretboard condition that I've found works a lot better than lemon oil - keeps the board slicker and darker. You can probably find it at your local shop:

[Vim Fuego]

I can't believe I'm the first to say bore oil...
Actually I've never used it but I know some people recon it's the best. I think it's intended for woodwind instruments like clarinets and oboes so should be safe. The only thing is don't use too much of anything as I have also heard of wood splitting and other problems!
Jim

[newbieguitarmaker]

what about big bends fretboard cleaner? I like their nut sauce so I would think it should be good

[AmazinAzian12]

Originally Posted by newbieguitarmaker

what about big bends fretboard cleaner? I like their nut sauce so I would think it should be good

nice +1

[JohnnyRG1527]

cheers for the replies guys, i've seen that gibson stuff, i'll give that a go i think.

[Ayrton]

"Lemon oil" is nothing more than mineral oil with a lemon smell.

This is what I use currently.

http://www.beafifer.com/boredoctor.htm

[IbanezFreak777]

There has been lots of post on this, and you should use Bore Doctor, and nothing else.....

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRG1527

cheers for the replies guys, i've seen that gibson stuff, i'll give that a go i think.

Eh hem......patience is a virtue Johnny! Listen to Ayrton and Freak
http://www.beafifer.com/boredoctor.htm

Bore Doctor RULEZZ~!!

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The proof is in the pudding! My Jems are my babies and it's all I use!! It's a-good stuff

[JohnnyRG1527]

Holy S**t! bore doctor it is then

It's in the post

[JohnnyRG1527]

Got the bore oil its truly transformed the board! looks brand new now, Cheers for the advice guys

[newbieguitarmaker]

hey guys I just got some bore doctor, should I use a cotton cleaning cloth or cotton balls to apply it and how many drops should I use overall?

[Ayrton]

One small drop per fret is plenty. Work it in with your finger, and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then wipe off the excess.

[newbieguitarmaker]

thanks! It looks amazing now!! and all the junk is off the fretboard. I put on some fender bullets and now with the bullet strings my fender isnt going out of tune either. Good day to be my Strat hahaha