https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/snapped-my-fretboard-in-half-trying-to-make-it-look-better/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:07:17 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/snapped-my-fretboard-in-half-trying-to-make-it-look-better/#post-371497 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:47:55 +0000 you will never be able to duplicate the red stain; it is probably proprietary. you can try and match the stain. there are several gel stains in cherry and mahogany that are easy to work with. after staining you can spray a clear lacquer from a spray can over it.
it'll look better. it's a good first time project.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/snapped-my-fretboard-in-half-trying-to-make-it-look-better/#post-371497 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/snapped-my-fretboard-in-half-trying-to-make-it-look-better/#post-42190 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:56:21 +0000
Here's a picture of the damage: http://i.imgur.com/aJI9z.png

All that other stuff is excess glue. I'm not too great at this kind of thing. I'd use something like nail polish but the guitar has somewhat of a unique finish.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance XLunchBox23 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/snapped-my-fretboard-in-half-trying-to-make-it-look-better/#post-42190