anzoid Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I have a relatively cheap Hudson PB5 that has turned out to be quite a nice bass that I'm "stealthing" (photos will inevitably follow...). The fretboard looks to have been stained but the job wasn't very good and it's a bit streaky. I would like to make it as black as the rest of the guitar (and hardware). I found a thread on fingerboard staining: The OP talks about using "Fiebings Leather Dye" and says that it was oil based. I've found the oil based version on Amazon (at a price...) I would quite like to end up with a slightly shiny (think Ebanol) look so wonder if this would be suitable - the non-oil based version specifically says "it is very hard to buff". I've read that India Ink produces a good effect but don't know how it copes with play wear. So, looking for recommendations for a black stain that I can buff to a light gloss and which won't lift off on sweaty fingers (The Fiebings may be the one... but would like to be sure.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Some old Westone basses used to have a black fretboard. They were painted. Which, I guess gives you a solution that others came to when they wanted a durable black finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks Grangur, hadn't thought about painting it... will investigate paint options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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