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1969 rosewood jazz board conditioning [pics]

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by magnaton, Jun 15, 2018.

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  1. Jun 15, 2018 #1
    magnaton

    magnaton

    Dec 12, 2013
    New York
    Just got my 69 jazz out of storage and the board was all sorts of sad and dry. Gave it a couple treatments with fret doctor and it's bounced back nicely. Photos made me happy so wanted to share

    Before:

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    After:

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    Now :bassist:
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2018 #2
    dagrev

    dagrev Supporting Member

    Jun 21, 2006
    Kentucky
    Nice. Glad you didn't have any inlays popping out or getting loose.

    I recently started using Gorgomyte Fret and Fretboard cleaner/conditioner. Amazing stuff! Still use WonderWipes when I'm not going to take the strings off.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2018 #3
    magnaton

    magnaton

    Dec 12, 2013
    New York
    Ah interesting! Haven't come across that. Have you had a chance to compare to fret doctor? I tried some local bore oil once on a mim and it was meh
     
  4. Jun 16, 2018 #4
    dagrev

    dagrev Supporting Member

    Jun 21, 2006
    Kentucky
    No I haven't tried Fret Doctor. I'm pleased with the Gorgomyte (GHS has a version, but I haven't tried it), but might try something else when I run out. But that will be a while. The Gorgomyte really shines the frets but doesn't wear them, and cleans and moisturizes the rosewood (only) board. So it does double duty. As good as it works I don't really know why I would be interested in another product.
     
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