GuitarTek Board Oil
Restore, rehydrate, and bring your fretboard back to life
Your fretboard takes more abuse than any other part of your guitar. It's constantly exposed to your hands, the environment, and the natural loss of oils over time. When it dries out, it doesn't just look dull, it can feel rough, play slower, and eventually lead to cracking.
Taking care of it isn't just cosmetic or "optional maintenance." A properly cared for fretboard makes a big impact on how your guitar feels and performs.
But here's the problem…
Most fretboard oils aren't really made for fretboards. Many are just mineral oil—a petroleum-derived base—with added fragrance, often marketed as “lemon oil,” that sits on the surface without truly conditioning the wood beneath.
They can leave boards feeling greasy, gummy, sticky, or slow.
Board Oil was built differently
We set out to create a fretboard treatment that actually restores what your wood has lost without overdoing it.
At the heart of the formula is real Amazonian Rosewood oil. Not just a fragrance. Not a substitute. A natural oil chosen for how it interacts with unfinished wood, helping rehydrate and enrich the wood while bringing out a deep, natural look and feel.
And just as important, we removed what didn't belong. No silicone. No petroleum.
And just as important as what's in it is how it's applied.
Our patent-pending applicator is designed to deliver the right amount of oil, exactly where you need it. Charge it with a quick press, then apply it like a marker—controlled, even, and precise. No puddling. No waste. No over-saturating the board.
The result is a fretboard that looks richer, feels smoother, and plays fast.
It's all part of a more thoughtful approach to fretboard care. Board Oil is dermatologically tested, so it's safe for YOU too.
Why players and pros love it:
- Rehydrates dry fretboards, restoring a rich, natural look and feel
- Cleans away embedded grime without leaving a greasy or waxy buildup
- Delivers controlled, even application with our patent-pending applicator
- Uses real Amazonian Rosewood oil—not an artificial fragrance
- Enhances feel and playability across unfinished fretboards
- Designed to use less product while getting better results
Use it as part of your regular maintenance routine to keep your instrument looking—and feeling—its best.
A better approach to guitar care
Board Oil is part of the GuitarTek system—a line of guitar care products designed to give every part of your guitar exactly what it needs.
- Use Board Oil for unfinished fretboards and acoustic bridges
- Use Clean Axe for satin, matte, and full-surface cleaning
- Use Gloss Max for high-gloss finishes
Backed by StewMac
GuitarTek is built by the same team trusted by professional repair techs and builders around the world. That experience shows up in every detail—from the formulation to the way it brings your entire instrument back to life.
How to use
Press the applicator tip lightly against the fretboard to charge it, then apply evenly along the surface. Allow the oil to penetrate briefly, then wipe away any excess with the enclosed microfiber cloth.
1 ounce bottle (30ml)
