Non-lacquered fretboard

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thevince
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Non-lacquered fretboard

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Any thoughts on the new non-lacquered fretboards? Is it a big difference in playability, sound, or maintenance?

I'm thinking of ordering a new 620/12 and I won't be able to try one first. I'm wondering how different the fretboard will feel from my 2008 360/12. I'm sure cleaning will be different.
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Re: Non-lacquered fretboard

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There is an earlier thread on the subject here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=417214

Personally, I don't find any real difference between my 730L (unlacquered fretboard) with any of my other guitars with lacquered fretboards. 8)
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Re: Non-lacquered fretboard

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I prefer the feel of the unlacquered fingerboard on the 4003SMGCB I bought earlier this year. As far as I'm concerned, RIC can stop coating their basses with polyurethane any time now.
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