Members Anonymous Guy Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 There's lots of white indented grain streaks all over the rosewood fretboard of my guitar. At first, I thought it was just dry so I oiled it with lemon oil to no success. Here's what it looks like: I've heard about people staining their fretboards with shoe polish, but is that a permanent solution? Would it rub off during play/when I apply lemon oil to the fretboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Epiphone SG Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 Play your guitar more. It won't make it go away, but you won't notice it if actually playing. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anonymous Guy Posted May 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 It gets its fair share of playing time. Speaking of which, those frets probably need to be leveled/recrowned sometime soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eurotrashed Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 My Washburn is the same way. I just keep ontop of the oiling to keep it dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kuz929 Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm pretty sure thats just what certain types of rosewood look like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ouzhewen Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 Is it an ESP? I know they put an extra coat of polish on the guitars in the US before they go out (especially on the Korean-made LTDs). Sometimes the polishing compound leaves a white residue.. If this is what you have, it will work out over time.. Just play it alot, you'll see, it'll disappear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 You could try cleaning it with some naptha. Then reoil it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frothy88 Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 oil it with fret doctor instead of lemon oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anonymous Guy Posted May 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 oil it with fret doctor instead of lemon oil. I've heard good things about Fret Doctor. Apparently it darkens the wood as it moisturizes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 It could be polishing compound, as already mentioned, just as well as it could be dead skin from your hand. If it bugs you, use an old toothbrush on it. It's not a guarantee, but I change toothbrushes every 2-4 weeks and I save the old ones for various uses. I've used them to clean fretboards before, particularly along the edges of frets. They also make great applicators for bacon grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 naptha will take it out, dont use lemon oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pixelchemist Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 it's wax... use naptha to dissolve it and elbow grease to get it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuproSuper Man Posted May 3, 2009 Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 fast answer after not reading entire post is soft toothbrush and guitar neck cleaner of your choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anonymous Guy Posted May 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks for all the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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