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Shaffon 02-28-2013 08:23 PM

Phenolic fretboard ?
 
I have a 97 modulus flea bass. The fret board is fading in some areas. And we're we had to get some ca glue off by lightly sanding. Is there anything that will bring the color back out of the phenolic fret board.

atomicdog 02-28-2013 09:26 PM

I would ask Modulus for advice.

Shaffon 02-28-2013 09:40 PM

You can never reach them. I've tried email and calling horrible customer service.

Art Araya 02-28-2013 10:53 PM

Emailed three times . No response ever. Horrible support.

Lesfunk 02-28-2013 10:58 PM

a little wd 40

Funky-Wunky 02-28-2013 11:15 PM

There is a dye that is used for fiberglass that might work, I could find out what it is if you want.

Shaffon 03-01-2013 05:16 AM

That would be great.

Art Araya 03-01-2013 07:37 AM

Wd40 and a toothbrush is what modulus recommends for cleaning their fretboard.

Shaffon 03-01-2013 08:32 AM

Thanks

Shaffon 03-01-2013 06:47 PM

It worked I tried wd40 tonight and it brought it to life thanks everyone.

seang15 03-01-2013 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lesfunk (Post 13957932)
a little wd 40

This for sure.

Growly Lytes 03-01-2013 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Araya (Post 13958854)
Wd40 and a toothbrush is what modulus recommends for cleaning their fretboard.

What.....really are you serious ?
Thats scary.

Shaffon 03-01-2013 08:22 PM

Yup it worked it looks great to. Ill prob wake up in the morning and my neck will be melted. Lol.

Shaffon 03-02-2013 07:02 PM

Worried about using wd 40 anyone been using it a while. Just a bit scared and would love some reassurance that I haven't messed up.

Shaffon 03-03-2013 06:20 PM

Bump

Boompow 03-03-2013 06:29 PM

Murphy's oil soap seems to bring fretboards back to life and it smells good.cleans the grime off too.

Shaffon 03-03-2013 07:30 PM

Worried about using wd 40 anyone been using it a while. Just a bit scared and would love some reassurance that I haven't messed up my bass in the long run.

Hund Basses 03-03-2013 07:33 PM

Zon recommends wd40 for cleaning the phenolic boards, it will be fine

Shaffon 03-03-2013 07:58 PM

Thanks

Shaffon 03-05-2013 05:14 PM

Got a email from moduls

Not to worry, WD-40 will not damage your fingerboard, it is what we use and recommend. However, that is only for phenolic fingerboards (all Modulus Flea basses have phenolic boards), if you have a Modulus neck with a wood fingerboard we recommend using mineral oil.

Regards,

Joe Perman
Modulus Guitars
jperman@modulusguitar


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