How to restain an old fretboard in spots?

[Arthur Sweeney]

Hello.

I have an old but nice Brazos 6-string guitar.

It has some spots on the fretboard within the

first 3 frets where the dark brown finish has worn

to show the lighter wood beneath. How can I refinish

this cheaply and easily?

I have attached a photo as well.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Arthur

 

[Paul Verticchio]

Good afternoon Arthur.

 

Congrat's on your purchase.

 

Here's all you need:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Colors,_tints,_and_s...

 

You may also be able to find it locally at an equestrian supply store or a shoe repair shop.  Simply clean the fingerboard with the cleaner of your choice (I remember you posted about that subject earlier) and follow the directions on the bottle.  It works like a charm.

 

Best of luck with your project (:

[Mark Pollock]

Why bother? These are signs of attention and use, and are perfectly welcome. Leave them there. There is always a chance that you will regret any action you take, but if you do nothing, then there is no regret. Play hard!

[Chris Rochow]

re; Stew-Mac, that is a leather stain. Any saddle shop, etc. should carry it.... for a lot less than StewMac.  Wear gloves! It will stain your skin.

[Kerry Krishna]

 I buy mine at the local 'tack' shop. Horse supplies and such. Totally amazing stuff ...

 

[Arthur Sweeney]

Where I live there are no saddle or horse supply shops, so I went on-line and got it

at a great price off of Amazon.com

You guys were right! This stuff is awesome, fixed it up in no time at all.

That bottle will last me for decades too, I didn't need to use much at all.

Thanks again for your suggestion. Frets.net saved me again!