rolling fingerboard edges & smoothing fret ends

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I happened across this video:

Looks like a good idea for any basses which don't already have rolled edges and smooth fret ends.

Has anyone here tried this? Is the method in the video a good way to make these improvements?

Edited September 30, 2019 by Jean-Luc Pickguard

[Andyjr1515]

I've yet to see a poor Darrell Braun video.  They are always balanced, informative and based on fact rather than myth.

And yes - heeding the 'don'ts' that he mentions ref vintage, lacquered or bound boards - this is a perfectly good way of doing the job.

[nilebodgers]

I have done a similar thing on my 2012 mim P-bass (rosewood f’board). Stock it had a very square edge which dug in to my fingers, so I rounded it over slightly and that fixed the problem completely.

I’d be very cautious doing that with a maple fingerboard though as it would take the protective varnish off and it could end up with discolouration where the hands touch the bare wood edge of the board. If I attempted it I think I would try and use some thin coats of wipe-on clear poly to protect the sanded bit.