Detail 01
Fretboard treatment
Conditions bare wood rather than cleaning a finish, so it belongs on the board only, not the body or neck back.
Product detailSKU #1313248731940
GerlitzGuitar Honey Fretboard Treatment
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fretboard conditioner for unfinished rosewood and ebony boards. For guitars that look dry or feel rough under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cleaning grime off a fretboard during a string change
- Reviving a board that has gone pale and dry
- Seasonal upkeep in a dry climate or heated room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Maple fretboards with a lacquer or gloss finish
- Anyone wanting a body polish or fret cleaner
- Players expecting it to fix cracks or lifted frets
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Applied with strings off
You get the whole board at once, so plan this into a string change rather than a quick touch-up.
Detail 03
Wipe-on, wipe-off
Excess left sitting will stay tacky and pick up grime, so buff it back until the board feels dry.
Detail 04
Small bottle
A few drops per application covers a full board. One bottle lasts many string changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cloths and applicator pads are not included
- 02Do not use on finished maple boards; the finish blocks absorption
- 03Let the board dry fully before restringing to avoid slippery strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I use it?
At a string change, when the board looks pale or feels rough. Twice a year suits most players; more in dry heated air.
02Can I use this on a maple neck?
Only if the board is bare wood. Most maple boards are finished, and a treatment cannot soak through a sealed surface.
03Do I have to take the strings off?
It is far easier with strings off. You can work around strings, but you will miss the wood under them.
04Will it darken my fretboard?
A dry, faded board usually looks darker and more even afterward. That is the wood rehydrating, not a stain or dye.
