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(shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather - points for spotting the lyrics)

Good old Velvets  @tv101. 

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(shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather - points for spotting the lyrics)

That's totally dry now - the shine isn't because it's still wet!  And it feel so smooth in the hand.

Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil.

Mainly because I found an unopened little bottle on a shelf! 

I remember wondering about it in the past, clearly I got past the wondering-stage and managed to get to the buying-stage, without ever reaching the using-stage.  I've just done the back of headstock for now - see how that dries before I do any more.

The fretboard will just get some Lemon Oil.

From the comments, I learn that there are *many* possible best finishes!!

I've heard ofusing boiled linseed oil etc but was advised to thin it down a bit, I've found oil can still feel a bit tacky a week after wiping on but apparently thinning it down fixes that.

Yes it can be pricey but works well. Rub in a small amount with a soft cloth. Good for ebony where hand sweat leaves a deposit over time as it’s mildly abrasive, but not so much to wear away the wood.

Ebony polish is what I use on violin fingerboard. It’s a brand called Old Wood and you don’t need much.