Is this a viable option?
I like the look of maple fretboards on strats,but for the Ibanez rg1550 prestige that I plan on getting,it dosn't fit IMO.I'd like a darker shade if possible.Is there a specific stain I can use?
Ive also seen some nifty painted fretboards of bright colors such as blue,red e.c.t.What kind of paint is used so it dosnt effect action?

My overall plan for the guitar will be

1.Replace stock pups with dimarzio evo's(mabey an XN2 in the bridge)and chopper or other single coil in the mid pos.
2.Custom pickguard,truss rod cover,neck plate and back access cover(brushed diamond plate... I think J.W makes them or something).
3.Replace pots,wiring..well...that goes with number 1.

And 4.Darken the maple fretboard one way or another...
which is where I'm at ends...

It will be my under a grand answer to a JEM.

Thanks in advance!