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Post subject: Squier Rosewood Fretboard cleaning
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:39 pm
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Hi, I am new to all things bass.

I just purchased a 10 year old Squier Precision Standard Bass that has never been played. Prev owner had best of intentions, but never took lessons or played the instrument.

Although kept in a gig bag for all this time, the frets show some oxidisation. So when I replace the strings, I figured I might as well clean the frets and oil the fretboard.

I like the look of the Guitar Nomad F1 Oil. But a refinishing oil needs to be applied to wood that has not been sealed or "finished". It is hard to tell with the naked eye, but I assume the rosewood fretboard on this Squier P Bass can be treated with an oil?

Thanks for any advice
Cheers, Phil


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Post subject: Re: Squier Rosewood Fretboard cleaning
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:16 am
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Rosewood, Ebony, Pau Ferro, Indian Laurel fretboards do not have a finish/clear coat layer (OK; there may be exceptions, but very rarely), so oiling those if/when needed is the proper procedure.
Don't overdo it (too much/too often), and wipe out any excess oil.

Besides that, oiling a fretboard with a finish (like maple) doesn't cause a disaster, it just doesn't do any good either.


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Post subject: Re: Squier Rosewood Fretboard cleaning
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:01 pm
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jmattis wrote:
Don't overdo it (too much/too often), and wipe out any excess oil.

Quoted due to its importance.

More guitars are damaged by over-"treatment" than are damaged by neglect.
This particular bass may indeed need some TLC, but as stated... apply it lightly, then wipe it off. You do not need to "soak" the wood, and excessive application can cause a number of problems. I over-did my Les Paul and a couple of the inlays started popping loose and needed to be glued back down.

Examine the sides of the neck for evidence of fret sprout. This is not just sharp fret ends, which is common on inexpensive models, but where the fret actually extends beyond the side of the neck, possibly including the tang.
Fret sprout happens when the neck dries out and the wood shrinks.
After this treatment, limit "oilings" to once a year... maybe twice if you live in a dry climate.
It absolutely should not be done at every string change (unless you only change your strings once or twice a year)

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Post subject: Re: Squier Rosewood Fretboard cleaning
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:51 pm
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+1 for Music Nomad F1 fretboard cleaner & conditioner. It's the best and all I use.

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Post subject: Re: Squier Rosewood Fretboard cleaning
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:35 pm
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Thank you all for your informative replies. Most helpful.


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