Best way to dull the fingerboard gloss

[vintagemusicgear]

Maybe this was addressed before, but here goes. I love Rics, but I don't love the finished fingerboard. I prefer the feel of raw wood, or a finished board that is not as slick. What is the best way to remove the glassy smoothness without affecting the value of the guitar?

[jingle_jangle]

Dave, just have a gander at the thread on "Micromeshing a Neck" in this very same section. Applies to fretboards, too, and it can be buffed back to gloss easily if and when you decide to sell the guitar.

[vintagemusicgear]

Would you go with the micromesh or the Lem oil?

[jingle_jangle]

I'd try the Lem-Oil first, David--spray some onto a clean cotton cloth and wipe until the strings and fretboard are feeling slick, then use a dry cotton cloth to remove any residual oils and shine things up a bit. The essential oils left help to remedy that "sticky" feeling.

If this doesn't give you the feel you like, try the Micromesh next.