Hello,
I recently finished my first kit, a tele, and after about 2 weeks of playing, I’ve noticed the start of a buildup of dirt on the fretboard.
Here you can see what I mean.
What can I do to clean it and then protect it from more build up?
Hello,
I recently finished my first kit, a tele, and after about 2 weeks of playing, I’ve noticed the start of a buildup of dirt on the fretboard.
Here you can see what I mean.
What can I do to clean it and then protect it from more build up?
That is pretty normal. Is it oiled or sealed?
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Neither I think. I didn’t do anything to it so however it came to me is how it is.Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
Well, there isn't much you can do as far as I know. Personally I prefer to seal maple fret boards, mostly for this reason. I know some guys lemon oil them, which can also be used with a tooth brush to scrub off gunk. If you haven't oiled prior to playing I'm not sure that would work.
Hopefully someone will be along with some better suggestions.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
What’s this sealing you keep mentioning? How’s that done?
Like with lacquer or polyurethane. I personally like satin polyurethane as its very durable and has a similar appearance to unfinished wood. I normally spray the neck at the same time I'm doing clear coats on the body. Then once its dried I level and dress the frets to get the poly off them.
This is one I did in gloss:
and a commerical Tele also in gloss
This one is I did in satin - its also maple but I stained it black.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Ahh ok. Would I be able to use the same spray I used as clear coat?
Yes you can, if it worked on the body, it will work on the neck.
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