Marvin1952 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I have a McSpadden with an ebony fretboard. Any recommendations on a treatment a couple of times a year when I change strings? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWL Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) If your ebony fretboard is unfinished (not varnished) which is most likely, you can clean it naphtha and then use any commercial guitar fretboard oil on it. I would avoid using lemon oil as the dye in it will color the fretboard over time. Most all fretboard conditioners are mineral oil based. I have a bottle of Fender Fretboard conditioner that I've been using for a few years now. A bottle lasts me a long time as I don't have many instruments with ebony or rosewood fretboards. Under heavy use conditioning twice a year is sufficient. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song." Edited May 11, 2022 by KWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoterMan Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Yep -- any ordinary fingerboard/fretboard oil or uncolored mineral oil. McSpad doesn't "finish" their ebony fingerboards, IIRC Can't find Mineral Oil? Baby Oil is the same thing with a bit of fragrance added. So you can have a slick and nice smelling fretboard too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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