Answer
Jun 02, 2025 - 10:40 AM
In short, it is a proprietary wax/oil compound mixed with a dark stain. The stain penetrates/stains unfinished open grain woods, giving it that "relic" look. The wax/oil blend fills the grain, conditioning it, and providing a measurement of protection/seal. The "Instrument Food" is better for conditioning/sealing, so they recommend using it after you're done applying Montypresso.
How long it lasts depends entirely on far too many factors for us to determine that on your behalf. The grain type, the amount of compound you use, the length you allow it to settle for during application, the temperature/humidity you keep your guitar in, the amount you use your guitar, etc. You're asking us to answer an impossible question.
The stain will last as long as it stays sealed in. Monty generally recommends applying Instrument Food every string change, or at least a couple of times a year to maintain the condition/seal. It is a replacement for lemon oil and other fretboard conditioners.
How long it lasts depends entirely on far too many factors for us to determine that on your behalf. The grain type, the amount of compound you use, the length you allow it to settle for during application, the temperature/humidity you keep your guitar in, the amount you use your guitar, etc. You're asking us to answer an impossible question.
The stain will last as long as it stays sealed in. Monty generally recommends applying Instrument Food every string change, or at least a couple of times a year to maintain the condition/seal. It is a replacement for lemon oil and other fretboard conditioners.
