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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Finishing maple bound fretboard |
So I'm working on #2 which has an ebony fretboard with 0.065" maple binding. How would you suggest the finishing process for the top edge of the maple binding? I plan to spray Mohawk lacquer but need to seal the top of the binding without spraying the ebony otherwise the maple will look dirty before long. Tape up to edge of maple? Seal top edge of maple with shellac only? Other? Fret before or after finishing? Need help here. |
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| Author: | Joel M [ Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
I would tend to agree with Filippo. A light few coats of shellac should help with any dirt stains. I have done that on a few and the maple still looks bright and white today. With that being said Ive also done a few having done nothing to seal them. Still looks good to me, depends on what your looking for. |
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| Author: | Ryan Mazzocco [ Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
I've only done one maple bound fretboard, but I taped it off and lacquered it. It wasn't that hard and I will probably do it again. I also made a maple fretboard, probably a totally different animal, but I only used shellac and it got dirty and nasty very quickly. * *note-the shellac I used was in a spray can and I'm finding out that it does not dry and harden as quickly as regular shellac, so this may have been the reason for it collecting so much gunk. |
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
Thanks for the help guys! |
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| Author: | absrec [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
Have you leveled/radiused the fretboard yet? Just thinking that, if not, you might end up sanding all the finish off when you do. If you have prepped it for the frets already (which I'm thinking you probably have) let me throw another suggestion at you. You know that "Stewmac fretboard finishing oil"? Yeah, I know they say not to use it on Maple boards. I once played this guy's guitar and commented on how nice it played. I also noticed how smooth and silky it felt. I asked him what he used to finish it and he showed me the Stewmac oil. He just wiped it on the whole neck and it felt amazing. Not sure WHY they tell you not use it on maple but... If I were you I would wipe the fretboard with that stuff like normal and leave the sides to whatever finish you use on the neck. Such a small amount of maple shouldn't have a problem staying nice and clean as long as it's protected with something. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
Few coats of wipe-on poly might do the trick if you want it shiny. |
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| Author: | twick [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
Couldnt you just Tru-oil the top of the fret board. Ebony and all? |
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| Author: | dradlin [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Finishing maple bound fretboard |
Tung or linseed oil on the top surface (both the maple and ebony) and replenish as you normally would treat a fingerboard over time. I would do it after the neck is finished and the sides of the maple binding are finished so adhesion issues are less of a concern. |
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