Question To epoxy or not epoxy a pre-EB MM Sabre fretless fretboard.

[markuseb]

Greetings all,

I have in my possession a gorgeous natural fretless MM Sabre. I'm thinking of using EB super-slinky strings on her and that got me thinking about protecting the fretboard by having it epoxied. But I don't think I'm ready to ruin its vintage qualities.

Thoughts?

Regards,
Mark

 

[Freddels]

Is the board ebony? After all these years, I'm sure someone has used round wound strings on it and it's managed to survive. I wouldn't epoxy the board. Epoxy will also change the tone (making it brighter).

 

[MrMusashi]

hello mark

if it was my bass i wouldnt have done it.
but, its not.. you are completely free to do whatever you like with it

MrM

 

[markuseb]

Thanks all...I appreciate your feedback. I think I'll leave her unadorned and absolutely gorgeous.