As Rosewood becomes ever more difficult to source, Purpleheart has started to rise in popularity as an alternative for guitar fretboards.| The Woodwork Place
What makes these two oils so very different? And what alternative oils can you use (because hint: neither one of these oils is your best option)…| The Woodwork Place
Fretboard oils act like a moisturizer for wood, and can prevent your fretboard from cracking. But, is lemon oil the only thing you can use on your guitar?| The Woodwork Place
Discover exactly what Sapele wood is, as well as why this reddish-brown hardwood makes for such great fretboard material…| The Woodwork Place
There’s a pretty big difference between a Maple and a Roasted Maple Fretboard. But, can you use lemon oil to condition either one?| The Woodwork Place
Glossy maple fretboards don’t exactly have the best reputation. But what does this actually mean for your guitar?| The Woodwork Place
Ebony wood is so oily, that fretboards made from this hardwood are usually left unfinished. So, is there really any ‘best’ type of oil for an ebony fretboard?| The Woodwork Place
Like a lot of tropical hardwoods, Rosewood can be difficult to get a hold of. So, is a cutting board really the best thing to make from it?| The Woodwork Place