Here is one I used Holly on, it was beautiful in person.
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Holly fretboard binding |
Has anyone used holly for binding a fret board? I just finished a Size 2 with holly binding and I am not happy with how easily the unfinished side of the fretboard binding collects dirt. I am thinking about sealing it, but not sure what to use that wouldn't create a "step" from the finish to the unfinished ebony fretboard? Any suggestions? Thanks, Chuck |
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| Author: | Tai Fu [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
ChuckB wrote: Has anyone used holly for binding a fret board? I just finished a Size 2 with holly binding and I am not happy with how easily the unfinished side of the fretboard binding collects dirt. I am thinking about sealing it, but not sure what to use that wouldn't create a "step" from the finish to the unfinished ebony fretboard? Any suggestions? Thanks, Chuck That's just the nature of the beast... every guitar with an ebony fingerboard and light wooden binding has dirt on it. Plastic won't collect the dirt obviously... I am not sure why use Holly when maple is cheaper and just as white in some cases. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
I wipe shellac on light wood bindings, which is pretty much undetectable thickness. Doesn't keep it looking like new, but does help. |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Thanks for the responses. I forgot to mention that the guitar is already finished with nitro. Not sure if the CA is still an option, but the shellac might be an option. Still needs a final buff and strings but here's a pic of the guitar; |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Thanks Todd, never thought of using thinned lacquer. Should work, and easy to fix any that runs. Chuck |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Nice looking Size-2 guitar. I'm just finishing up mine, an 18-style. Now I'm looking for a small lady or girl to buy it. |
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| Author: | GregG [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Here is one I used Holly on, it was beautiful in person.
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Thanks Dave! Great looking guitar Greg, did you seal the binding on the playing surface of the fingerboard? Chuck |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Thin CA will wick-in further and provide protection for longer than lacquer or shellac will. |
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| Author: | GregG [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Quote: Great looking guitar Greg, did you seal the binding on the playing surface of the fingerboard? Thanks Chuck, yes I did seal it, can't remember what I used though as this guitar was built a few years ago. I do remember it being a real pain to keep the holly clean. |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Here are a few more pictures in better light. I decided to seal with thinned lacquer. Still need to learn how to get the lighting better. |
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| Author: | John Arnold [ Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Holly fretboard binding |
Holly is the whitest wood. It also is much easier to bend than maple. When I used 1/16" thick holly body binding, I did not have to pre-bend it. I just installed it like plastic binding. |
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