I have used this on a Fender pro ii strat and it worked great. My fretboard looks much nicer and considerably darker. It has been on for a few months now and I have not experienced any problems. It does not come off on your fingers, it doesn't feel waxy or tacky. The longer you leave it on, the darker it gets. I left it on mine for about 24 hours and was happy with the result. I also have not noticed any "waxy" transfer to the strings. I hope this helps someone.
Used both of these waxes on my old 90’s early 00’s Mexican rosewood fretboards. It darkened it up nicely and the plain wax on top to keep looking nice.
Used this wax on my Vintage II Strat, great guitar but the rosewood wasn't very dark, especially side by side with a PRS I had. Used it for about 20ish hours and I love it now.
Been using this for a while now. I left it for 96 hours in total, apply it thickly and then after 48 hours just rub the wax around to redistribute it over the frets and leave for another 48. First guitar I did I waxed alternate sets of 2 frets )so wax 2 leave 2 unwaxed ) just to see the difference . It works really well.
I have to say I liked the original colour of the rosewood, but the treatment does look nice. I'll be interested to learn whether it proves to be robust, or if string bends soon rub the new finish off and reveal the original colour.
I used this after following Matt from Montys YT video on removing gloss laquer from a maple neck. It worked a treat darkening the maple just a little, and then I used Matts 'instrument food' to make it super smooth. I'll definitely use this on rosewoods boards too.
In Africa they used black shoe polish to hide the "fat" wood of Ebony statues, that is the almost white outer ring of the piece of log of Ebony, and that made the ebony look like first class ebony which should be only the heartwood of the log, should work on Rosewood too 😀
The first time I ordered it ,they very cleverly sent me instrument food by mistake .Obv I kept because I was going to buy it eventually after I tested the relic wax .So now I finish it off with instrument food .The lighter fuel works much better on pau ferro apparently [and important or it wont darken much at all]but anyone who wants to get their pau ferro board as dark as rosewood should stain it tho remember it will stain your dots too .
I love the sound of your custom shop Esquire bridge pickup. Can you tell me the specs? eg 6k, 7k type of wire, magnet type Alnico x? etc. Thanks I would love to get one of those.
As long as you buff it off thoroughly, it doesn't cause any issues. The more you buff, the nicer the finish so it's worth doing a proper job on both fronts.
Darker looks nicer, but I'm a little suprised that a professional working musician cares about cosmetic stuff like this. To each his own. On the other hand, I've seen some Squire necks with laurel wood that's so light you can't make out the dots, so that would be a good reason to make it darker.
I'm sorry, but, what? Half the reason people gravitate toward playing an instrument like the guitar (with its myriad incarnations) is the beauty of it in the luthier's art in building these for centuries. They have ALWAYS decorated guitars to generate attention and a yearning to play that very instrument.
Does it leave a waxy feel to the fingerboard? Does it get tacky if it gets humid out? Before I applied something permanent to my very expensive guitar, I would ask these questions and get answers.
@@thecappy Good to know. I would be interested in the humidity issue. Since it is a stain, it could get tacky if it gets hot and humid, much like a glossy back of the neck gets when your hands are sweaty.
Why do you think you have the right to judge what people do? Before you criticise other people’s choices you should probably do a bit more research. It’s an Esquire (no neck pickup, but routed for a neck pickup)
I have used this on a Fender pro ii strat and it worked great. My fretboard looks much nicer and considerably darker. It has been on for a few months now and I have not experienced any problems. It does not come off on your fingers, it doesn't feel waxy or tacky. The longer you leave it on, the darker it gets. I left it on mine for about 24 hours and was happy with the result. I also have not noticed any "waxy" transfer to the strings. I hope this helps someone.
Used both of these waxes on my old 90’s early 00’s Mexican rosewood fretboards. It darkened it up nicely and the plain wax on top to keep looking nice.
Used this wax on my Vintage II Strat, great guitar but the rosewood wasn't very dark, especially side by side with a PRS I had. Used it for about 20ish hours and I love it now.
I’ve used it and the longer it stays on the darker. I love it
It dyes and conditions. Awesome stuff
Been using this for a while now. I left it for 96 hours in total, apply it thickly and then after 48 hours just rub the wax around to redistribute it over the frets and leave for another 48. First guitar I did I waxed alternate sets of 2 frets )so wax 2 leave 2 unwaxed ) just to see the difference . It works really well.
Well worth it. Massive improvement! 👍🏽
As an amateur woodworker...
if you get wax on your hands try baby oil or some other mineral oil.
Oil breaks down wax, soap breaks down oil :)
It works great. It’s got a bit of stink to it but after you wipe it off it don’t stink. Great video mate!
Thanks 👍
Music Nomad F-1 Fretboard Oil is what I use. Works a treat. Darkens the fretboard considerably.
I have to say I liked the original colour of the rosewood, but the treatment does look nice. I'll be interested to learn whether it proves to be robust, or if string bends soon rub the new finish off and reveal the original colour.
I used this after following Matt from Montys YT video on removing gloss laquer from a maple neck. It worked a treat darkening the maple just a little, and then I used Matts 'instrument food' to make it super smooth. I'll definitely use this on rosewoods boards too.
In Africa they used black shoe polish to hide the "fat" wood of Ebony statues, that is the almost white outer ring of the piece of log of Ebony, and that made the ebony look like first class ebony which should be only the heartwood of the log, should work on Rosewood too 😀
Great info. I thought of kiwi boot wax when I saw this.
The first time I ordered it ,they very cleverly sent me instrument food by mistake .Obv I kept because I was going to buy it eventually after I tested the relic wax .So now I finish it off with instrument food .The lighter fuel works much better on pau ferro apparently [and important or it wont darken much at all]but anyone who wants to get their pau ferro board as dark as rosewood should stain it tho remember it will stain your dots too .
Looks so much better 👍
You can apply it more times for an even greater effect as well :)
I use ebony wood stain and it works great and darkens a light rosewood into a dark ebony . 6 bucks for a small can that will last you a lifetime.
Paul, great video I've been super curious about this stuff - think I'll place an order now!
What was the song playing in the background?
The Song is called 'What if the World Didn't Turn' by The Studio Rats.
I love the sound of your custom shop Esquire bridge pickup. Can you tell me the specs? eg 6k, 7k type of wire, magnet type Alnico x? etc. Thanks I would love to get one of those.
Hi Ray, I’m afraid I don’t know what it is as I don’t have the traveller,
im getting some of that!
I just used it on my fender player plus strat. the pau ferro fretboard looked great after applying the wax. darker with highlighting the the grain.
Hello, I have the same guitar with Pau Ferro and was thinking about the same. Would you perhaps have pictures for comparison? I appreciate.
Cheers
@@kanjinha I think I have a picture. just a matter of getting it to you. I was satisfied with the results I got using the montys stuff.
Can you still apply fretboard oils after you have used the wax? Or does it seal up the fretboard.
Did it change the feel of the board? I was actually hoping for a slicker wax like feel.
It did not
Does that stain come off on your fingers?
last time i used relic wax my physics teacher motivated me to watch
What type of stain / color / chemical?
How is the odor? Does it gas you out to instal the stuff?
I wonder if just regular ol' black shoe polish would work... anybody tried it?
Please tell me the Song playing in the background!
The Song is called 'What if the World Didn't Turn' by The Studio Rats.
Cheers Matt
@The Studio Rats such a great song Paul, along with 'Drifting in the Dark'.
Great musicianship on both.
Interesting product. Can I ask does it stain your fingers when playing the guitar?
As long as you buff it off thoroughly, it doesn't cause any issues. The more you buff, the nicer the finish so it's worth doing a proper job on both fronts.
@@Adventuresingearland Excellent - thanks for the info. 👍
Darker looks nicer, but I'm a little suprised that a professional working musician cares about cosmetic stuff like this. To each his own. On the other hand, I've seen some Squire necks with laurel wood that's so light you can't make out the dots, so that would be a good reason to make it darker.
I'm sorry, but, what? Half the reason people gravitate toward playing an instrument like the guitar (with its myriad incarnations) is the beauty of it in the luthier's art in building these for centuries. They have ALWAYS decorated guitars to generate attention and a yearning to play that very instrument.
Does it leave a waxy feel to the fingerboard? Does it get tacky if it gets humid out? Before I applied something permanent to my very expensive guitar, I would ask these questions and get answers.
It does not leave a waxy feel.
@@thecappy Good to know. I would be interested in the humidity issue. Since it is a stain, it could get tacky if it gets hot and humid, much like a glossy back of the neck gets when your hands are sweaty.
@@DanielBobke only put it on in December (winter)so can’t comment on any humidity issues.
@@thecappy It will be interesting to hear if you notice anything as the Temps and humidity increase. Thanks for demoing this product.
NOOOOOO! Wax on the fretboard means wax on the strings. I did the same with inexpensive woodstain, not wax.
Please tell me it's not actually wax.
Uhhh, I don't know Paul.
Just use black stain let it dry and oil it like you always do.
Instant tobacco fingers.
It's crap, i bought it and before and after was not much of a difference.
Custom 59, but changes the pick up, why even bother buying it if it wasn't what you wanted? I'll never understand people who do that.
Why do you think you have the right to judge what people do? Before you criticise other people’s choices you should probably do a bit more research. It’s an Esquire (no neck pickup, but routed for a neck pickup)