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Permalink Reply by Blues Frog on November 4, 2015 at 3:30pm

If you're going with a "finish" I like tung oil. Formsby makes a nice finish.

If you are avoiding the finish all together, then try Dunlop Lemon Oil. I used that on my first fretboard, which is Peruvian Wanut, and it seems to be holding up well.

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Permalink Reply by StevieG on November 4, 2015 at 6:13pm

I really like the look of these CBG's that have the "tail pieces" on them.
Are they for show?
Are they kinda like stands for upright playing?

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Permalink Reply by Mark Jeghers on November 4, 2015 at 7:33pm

I usually keep em just for looks.  Also a handy place to put a strap button.

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on November 6, 2015 at 6:06am

I love Danish oil for necks, easy to work with and has a nice low sheen and soft feel.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on November 6, 2015 at 10:49pm

I use Truoil on mine and you can rub it down with some steel wool if you don't like it shiny.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on November 6, 2015 at 10:50pm

Mark, did you ever get the problem with the pickup solved?

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Permalink Reply by jeffrey ross on November 7, 2015 at 1:52am

I use Tung oil on my necks. Two coats is typically all you need and if leaves a very soft feel and a subtle , low gloss sheen. I use it on maple, walnut, and oak. good luck!!

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