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Frank, what ended up working for you? You kinda left us hanging there.

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Aoibeann

Hi Lillian,
I don't know what Frank wound up doing, but for what it's worth, I fixed my problem with my customer's Bass guitar fretboard by simply convicing him that it looked pretty good with the S.M. oil dye stuff ( which was what I originally used). I did order some dye from LMI and also mixed up a batch of Vinegar and Steel wool. The V.S.W. mix works well (on my test wood) but produced more of a dark brown rather than black color. I am going to try experimenting some more with all the dyes and Black CA when I get the time...unfortunately it won't be on the problem specimen, but perhaps with enough testing I will find a solution regardless. THANK YOU to everyone who offered assistance/tips/tricks/etc.

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Dave Bland

remember...

"If it doesn't play in tune...it's just pretty wood"

Good to know. Thanks Dave.

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Aoibeann