How often should you oil a rosewood fretboard?

A short answer: every time you change your strings. With the fretboard bare, it’s the perfect opportunity to clean, condition and care fo...

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On natural oils and the patience to wait.

Natural oils don’t rush the job. They work slowly, conditioning the timber over time — the way good workshop care always has.

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The case for the small kit.

Three essentials and a cloth, kept in a drawer near the case. The whole practice of instrument care can fit in a small box.

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