I think I may have damaged my fretboard. I need you to look at this.

Austrian Death Machine · 03-10-2010, 05:44 AM

I used some Dunlop string restorer on my strings today, only to find out it may have blistered the fretboard on my Schecter. It says it's not for use on maple fretboards, and unknowing, I used the stuff on my maple fretboard. Ugh... Now it looks like it might have blistered the fretboard. Here is a comparison shot between my Warlock and Schecter fretboard. They both have maple fretboards, with the Warlock being undamaged.

Warlock

Schecter

What do you think? Is there some way to fix it?I hope to God there is. Here I pay $600 on a guitar only to make some newb mistake and ruin it. I hate myself...

classicrock · 03-10-2010, 10:16 AM

I just looks like residue that got built up in the grain cavities. It will probably go away after awhile. You may want to try and clean it with a tooth brush or something.

jbitzel · 03-10-2010, 10:42 AM

Thats the darkest maple I have ever seen...... I agree with classicrock, just looks like some gunk got stuck in the grain.

Keith · 03-10-2010, 10:52 AM

It's not a Maple fretboard. That's Rosewood.

Mr. Tee · 03-10-2010, 11:24 AM

^ ^

Yup. You got yourself some Indian Rosewood there, friend. Maple is a... Dare I say a "white(er)" wood. Rosewood is very poreous so you what you used just exposed the grain and the pores in the wood.

Rosewood fretboard care 101: Because of all the pores in rosewood a lot of the moisture can escape easier over time. To combat this: lemon oil. Lemon oil will keep the moisture balance in check just fine. Just don't go crazy with the stuff because you don't want it too wet. A few squirts and a wipe with a cloth will do fine.

I don't know what bloke told you that was maple... But do me favor. The next time you catch eyes with him give him a swift kick in the ass (tell him that's from me) then you're free to do what you will.

Edit: I have two rosewood fretboard guitars and seeing the grain and pores is very common. Not a scary situation but, we're always glad to clear anything up.

The Smitchens · 03-10-2010, 12:21 PM

Doesn't look all that different from my Schecter's neck. Should be fine.

lespaulgb · 03-10-2010, 12:32 PM

Not just me that thought it was rosewood then; I thought I needed an eyesight test.

+1 to what's been said already and do your homework before buying from that guy again

jimmy peters · 03-10-2010, 03:56 PM

i would be more concerned about having your frets dressed before too long.
once those gouges get too deep, you will have trouble playing those notes, then you are looking at a new fret job or fingerboard replacement.

jimmy

Silimtao · 03-10-2010, 04:50 PM

You probably have a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. I agree with C-Rock. Maybe a dry toothbrush and gently brush. To tell you the truth, I don't see anything, unless you're talking about the whitish stuff. Maybe a dab of lemon oil?

Monsteh · 03-10-2010, 05:31 PM

The Rosewood fretboards have really open pores. What I see in the picture really isn't something you should be worried about. Just play it. The leftover residue should evaporate with time, and the white looking grain will regain its color.

03-10-2010, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Austrian Death Machine I am a war machine! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 290	I think I may have damaged my fretboard. I need you to please look at this. I used some Dunlop string restorer on my strings today, only to find out it may have blistered the fretboard on my Schecter. It says it's not for use on maple fretboards, and unknowing, I used the stuff on my maple fretboard. Ugh... Now it looks like it might have blistered the fretboard. Here is a comparison shot between my Warlock and Schecter fretboard. They both have maple fretboards, with the Warlock being undamaged. Warlock Schecter What do you think? Is there some way to fix it?I hope to God there is. Here I pay $600 on a guitar only to make some newb mistake and ruin it. I hate myself... Last edited by Austrian Death Machine; 03-10-2010 at 07:01 AM.

03-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
jbitzel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 968	Thats the darkest maple I have ever seen...... I agree with classicrock, just looks like some gunk got stuck in the grain. __________________ Damn right I got the blues! Fender Starcaster 3 tone sunburst, GFS Texas pups, Peavey Vypyr 15

03-10-2010, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keith Just a guy playing guitar Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,569	It's not a Maple fretboard. That's Rosewood. __________________ My Music (Thanks for listening) If you never fail, how would you know what it feels like to succeed? Whatever you do, never click this link

03-10-2010, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Tee Perfectionist in Training Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A very nice dumpster Posts: 2,041	^ ^ Yup. You got yourself some Indian Rosewood there, friend. Maple is a... Dare I say a "white(er)" wood. Rosewood is very poreous so you what you used just exposed the grain and the pores in the wood. Rosewood fretboard care 101: Because of all the pores in rosewood a lot of the moisture can escape easier over time. To combat this: lemon oil. Lemon oil will keep the moisture balance in check just fine. Just don't go crazy with the stuff because you don't want it too wet. A few squirts and a wipe with a cloth will do fine. I don't know what bloke told you that was maple... But do me favor. The next time you catch eyes with him give him a swift kick in the ass (tell him that's from me) then you're free to do what you will. Edit: I have two rosewood fretboard guitars and seeing the grain and pores is very common. Not a scary situation but, we're always glad to clear anything up. __________________ Here I sit broken hearted tried to shit but only farted. Last edited by Mr. Tee; 03-10-2010 at 11:27 AM.

03-10-2010, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Smitchens Villainous Mastermind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 12-Lat, 32-Long Posts: 4,760	Doesn't look all that different from my Schecter's neck. Should be fine. __________________ To that I say balderdash. *An egg - nature's perfect container. The container of all our hopes for the future.* *I think I am a genius, therefore I am a genius.*

03-10-2010, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
classicrock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tullahoma, Tennessee Posts: 1,087	I just looks like residue that got built up in the grain cavities. It will probably go away after awhile. You may want to try and clean it with a tooth brush or something.

03-10-2010, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
lespaulgb Guitaraholic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,295	Not just me that thought it was rosewood then; I thought I needed an eyesight test. +1 to what's been said already and do your homework before buying from that guy again __________________ LesPaulgb; Star Fleet, caring, humanitarian, likes sausage and mash and cookery, has a Les Paul guitar. Homepage for lespaulgb My Soundclick lespaulgb on Youtube My Guitar Forum The Music Forum

03-10-2010, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
jimmy peters Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: coquitlam,bc, can. Posts: 5,629	i would be more concerned about having your frets dressed before too long. once those gouges get too deep, you will have trouble playing those notes, then you are looking at a new fret job or fingerboard replacement. jimmy __________________ keep on picken and good luck jimmy peters--oldest fart

03-10-2010, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Silimtao Super Model Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: here Posts: 10,686	You probably have a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. I agree with C-Rock. Maybe a dry toothbrush and gently brush. To tell you the truth, I don't see anything, unless you're talking about the whitish stuff. Maybe a dab of lemon oil? __________________ Instant Karma's gonna get you...... If you don't know where you're going, you will probably end up somewhere else. <http://www.xcomment.com/g3/img/poster___boobs052708113237.gif>

03-10-2010, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Monsteh Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 17	The Rosewood fretboards have really open pores. What I see in the picture really isn't something you should be worried about. Just play it. The leftover residue should evaporate with time, and the white looking grain will regain its color.

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