Fretboad repair help needed

[ShortBus]

I have a couple small places on the side of the fretboard that need filled. Any recommendations on what type of filler and techniques to use would be greatly appreciated.

sorry for the crappy pick.

[HogieWan]

If you are referring to those two little dots, why bother?

You could remove the finish and spot steam the dents to swell the wood back out (as the wood is still there, just crushed), then refin the area. That sounds like a lot of work for not much benefit IMO.

[ShortBus]

the picture doesn't do it justice. The are elongated and taper down to a point. it's right on the 7th fret so i see it everytime when i look down.

my 1st idea was to buy some tinted filler at Lowes and give it a go.

[ShortBus]

there is defienately wood missing...both spots are from small chunks of wood torn away.

[mikeyswood]

When you go to Lowe's, do you run into many luthiers?

[ShortBus]

you'll notice I came here before I went to Lowes

[mikeyswood]

I would call that mojo. Any repairs to missing wood would be 1) expensive and 2) noticeable.

[ShortBus]

i dont care if it is noticeable...as long as it's less noticeable than it is now.

[HogieWan]

Originally Posted by ShortBus

i dont care if it is noticeable...as long as it's less noticeable than it is now.

it's only you that sees it now, so I doubt it would be any less noticeable after putting non-wood putty in there.

[erikbojerik]

The only conceivable thing you could fill it with is epoxy (or a mix of epoxy and ebony dust if its an ebony board), but it is a lot of work to smooth it and blend the surface in with the surrounding neck. And you run the risk of buggering up the neck even more when you try.

It really is not that noticeable. If the edges are bothering your hand try to smooth them over with a little 600 grit sandpaper - but otherwise, if it is just the appearance that's bothering you, this is something you just need to get used to. Like a scar on your hand.

Mojo.