Hi Folks,

I know there are a lot questions about finishing maple fretboards and I read it's recommended to finish them with laquer or varnish.
However, I really dislike the feeling of laquered fredboards, even though I never owned a maple fretboard before.
Are there any disadvantages in using mineral oil or a thin coat of wood wax, compared to several coats of varnish? Is the recommendation strictly a visual preference (shiny and bright wood like the neck) or is there any practical purpose specific to the maple wood?

My first build is going to be a telecaster kit and it comes with a maple neck and maple fretboard. I plan using tru oil on the neck and headstock, but I feel like my fingers just prefer natural wood and I'd rather leave the fingerboard as natural as possible.

Thanks and kind regards!