Advice? Do not put Tung or any other oil on the fingerboard. Tung Oil is a finish. Fingerboards should not be finished unless you’re emulating Fender electric guitars.

Can I use tung oil on a fretboard?

Advice? Do not put Tung or any other oil on the fingerboard. Tung Oil is a finish. Fingerboards should not be finished unless you’re emulating Fender electric guitars.

What finish is best for a guitar neck?

High Gloss Finish is attractive and can be smooth for bending notes but can get tacky in humid conditions. Satin Finishes have more of a matte look and are considered “Faster” to play when changing hand position.

What oil do you use to finish a guitar?

The ‘Oil’ finishes used on guitars are almost always mixes of resins, boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. They may, or may not, also contain some tung oil, and/or drying agents to speed up the curing.

What is in Tru oil?

Tru-Oil is basically linseed, plus other oils, plus mineral spirits, and I’ve been told that all the non-drying elements have been removed from the mixture. The secret to using it, if there is one, is to get the finish in the wood, not on the wood. This is why some people thin it, to make it penetrate better.

What is in tung oil?

What is tung oil? Originating from China and South America, tung oil—an extract from tung-tree nuts—is a natural drying oil that coats your fine wood furnishings with a transparent, wet finish. It enhances the color of your wood, offers excellent protection and is eco-friendly.

What does tung oil do for wood?

Originating from China and South America, tung oil—an extract from tung-tree nuts—is a natural drying oil that coats your fine wood furnishings with a transparent, wet finish. It enhances the color of your wood, offers excellent protection and is eco-friendly.

What is the difference between Tru oil and tung oil?

The main difference between tru oil and tung oil is that tru oil can give a harder, more varnish-like finish, while tung oil lets you experience the natural feel of the wood.