Step 3 – Cleaning the Fret Board
This is the part that will take us the most time, and rightly so. The neck is where we spend all our time playing, which is where most of the contact is being made on our instrument. When there’s buildup of grime beside every fret it’s definitely time to start cleaning!There are two styles of fret boards. One is the finished and the other is the unfinished. As a rule of thumb, most of the darker fret boards (ebony) are unfinished and the older lighter colored boards have probably seen a lot of wear on the finish as well. The light colored (maple) fret boards usually come with a finish on them. If a damp cloth is being used, then the process for any fret board is the same. If a fret board product is being used, then make sure to buy the right stuff for the type of fret board on the guitar. If you are unsure consult the manufacturer’s website where they should have the specs listed on the fret board as well as recommended products to use on the not only the fret board but the guitar.
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