Tru Oil can be used on any bare wood, but it’s often used in multiple coats on an unfinished neck. With enough coats, you will get a fast-feeling finish that resists feeling tacky or sticky when you are in a humid environment (or when you start to sweat).
Subsequently, can you oil a maple guitar neck?
So if you do have an unfinished maple fretboard, it may be beneficial to apply fretboard oil as appropriate. 1-3 times a year is what we recommend for how often to apply fretboard oil. This will keep the wood of your guitar fretboard hydrated and healthy.
Regarding this, can you use Tru oil on a fretboard? No! Tru Oil will actually dry hard. The only thing I’d recommend on the fretboard is Lemon Oil, and get pure Lemon Oil (not full of additives). Thanks!
Also question is, do maple necks need oil?
Unfinished maple fretboards are essentially raw wood and require an oil based fretboard cleaner for cleaning and conditioning. Raw maple fretboards are typically oil finished by the manufacturer, so any compatible, non-abrasive fretboard treatment from our shop will work.
Does a maple neck need a finish?
Maple. Unlike Rosewood and Ebony maple fretboards do require sealing. In most cases this is in the form of Nitrocellulose Lacquer. If your neck is maple along with your fretboard you can finish your neck and fretboard at the same time.
Does Tru oil darken wood?
Re: Darkening Finish After Tru Oil
However, very likely to will darken with age and exposure to light.
How do you apply Tru oil to a guitar neck?
How do you finish a maple neck Tru oil?
How many coats of Tru Oil Should a guitar have?
7 to 12 coats is a good starting place. The switch has been made to 0000 steel wool…
Should you finish a fretboard?
Fingerboards should not be finished unless you’re emulating Fender electric guitars.
What is in Tru oil?
TRU-OIL is a blend of linseed oil (the carrier) and a urathane based finish. It does make a nice finish, but it is not an oil finish. The key to getting a good finish is not so much the product that is used, but how it is used. Step 1- Sand the raw wood smooth, 120 to 180 grit paper will do most of this.
What is the best finish for a maple guitar neck?
High Gloss Finish is attractive and can be smooth for bending notes but can get tacky in humid conditions. Satin Finishes have more of a matte look and are considered “Faster” to play when changing hand position. Unfinished maple is susceptible to warping while Rosewood just needs some lemon oil.