It can take over a month to build your own handcrafted guitar. And, what you absolutely don’t need, is to realise (after the fact) that you didn’t choose the very best type of wood for your fretboard. So, in this post, you will discover exactly what Sapele wood is, and why this reddish-brown hardwood makes …
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Not all types of wood can make it as fretboard material, especially since Rosewood has set the bar pretty high. And when we think of alternatives to Rosewood fretboards, hardwoods such as Ebony, Roasted Maple, and even Padauk wood, come to mind. But, what about Walnut wood? How does this premium hardwood lumber stack up …
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Padauk wood rarely tops the list of choices for fretboards. But, that all comes with the territory of being a tropical hardwood overshadowed by the more popular Ebony and Rosewood. Still, Ebony and Rosewood aren’t the only top-choice hardwoods for your guitar fretboard, not by a long shot. You could even go so far as …
Fretboard conditioning oils are a fantastic way to keep your fretboard from drying out. They’ll keep your wooden fretboard from cracking (which can cause frets to shift and come loose). But, why bother pay for a premium fretboard conditioning oil, if you can just buy lemon oil instead? Well, in this post, you will discover …
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As Rosewood becomes ever more difficult to source, other tropical hardwoods have started to take its place as an alternative for fretboards. For example, Purpleheart wood has begun to rise in popularity as an eye-catching substitute for Rosewood. But, while this tropical hardwood stands out with its bold violet hue, is there more to it …
There’s a wide range of fretboard oils on the market nowadays. And it’s never been easier to pick a great conditioning oil for your maple fretboard. Just a few droplets of these oils will rehydrate dried out fretboards. But, have you ever wondered why most of these products all profess to be ‘lemon oil’? You …
Rosewood fretboards are becoming increasingly difficult to come across. Traditionally used as the go-to timber for guitar fretboards, this tropical hardwood is becoming a rarity, thanks to CITES (Convention On The Trade Of Endangered Species) trade restrictions. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a guitar with a fantastic Rosewood fretboard, treasure it…because it’s about …
Ever wondered what it’d take to prevent your brand new ukulele from drying out? One of the biggest challenges you’ll face, (in keeping a ukulele from cracking), are humidity changes and local climate. These two factors are the key cause of dried out ukes. So, what can you do to keep your brand new solid …
If you’re new to ukuleles, (or you’re making the jump over from guitars), choosing the right type of ukulele can be tricky. That’s because not all types of wood make for good ukuleles. What’s more, not all wood ukuleles are even made from solid wood. And if you’re wondering, you can get laminated ukuleles too, …
If you want to keep your solid wood ukulele in tip top shape, then you need to keep it conditioned. You see, wood can become very dry, as it loses all of its natural moisture over time. Once that happens, that timber surface can become so parched that little cracks begin to appear. And, if …
