Does a bubinga fretboard need a finish?

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Michael Polutta
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Does a bubinga fretboard need a finish?

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What do you think?

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Re: Does a bubinga fretboard need a finish?

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No.
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Michael Polutta
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Re: Does a bubinga fretboard need a finish?

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Thanks, Mark.
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Clay Schaeffer
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Re: Does a bubinga fretboard need a finish?

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Rubbing it down with a little mineral oil will bring out the color a bit more. Lemon oil (lemon scented mineral oil) and beeswax is another product I've used on fingerboards. It smells nice and buffs to a satin shine.
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