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Shellac on maple fingerboard?
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Shellac on maple fingerboard?
I’m serious here, maybe crazy or funny, but please forgive me should it be obvious, because I don’t know shellac good enough to really know by experience if that’s doable or not
would it be stupid to use some recipe on shellac for an electric Bass fingerboard finish?
Would it be a good “filler” or way of giving some body in preparation for a finish like nitro or poly?
Would it scratch like hell sooner than later?
Could it be easily rebuilt with some manteinance?
In case it could endure… I’ll then ask a new question…
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Hi,
it is possible. Shellack will wear off quicker than “modern” finishes, but is easier to repair.
I have used it on one of my first builds years ago. (picture) fingerboard and neck.
You could also use some kind of hard oil like Tru oil. That is more common. Some people prefer it, because it gives less resistance to the thumb.
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Thanks for the info Jacob.
I’ve used oils on some maple fingerboards yet and I like it, but it’s not for everyone’s taste, now I’d like to try with shellac for glossy finish for those who think that’s the way their instruments should look like.
Now I’m watching again the Doug Proper’s videos on shellacs recipes and applications and think I’ll make some test with added sandarac and mastik.
Have a nice day
Manuel
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