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Old 12-03-2007, 02:49 PM
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Lacquer / Varnish for a fretless fretboard?

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Hello!

I just defretted by bass and I would like to varnish it because I don't want the fretboard getting all mashed/eaten up!

So, what would be the best varnish to use? It's a rosewood fingerboard, so I have no idea if that makes a difference.

Thanks everyone!
Chris.
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Old 12-03-2007, 04:46 PM
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Nobody?
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Old 12-04-2007, 09:50 AM
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Neither,
You need something with better protection, I like lots (30 or more) coats of Poly many people like Epoxy.
You might try a search, this has been discussed many times.
Good luck,
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Old 12-04-2007, 11:01 AM
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Neither,
You need something with better protection, I like lots (30 or more) coats of Poly many people like Epoxy.
You might try a search, this has been discussed many times.
Good luck,
Dirk
I tried searching both lacquer and varnish. Nothing came up.

I'll try with poly and epoxy.

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Old 12-04-2007, 03:55 PM
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Yep that is my point.
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