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Author Topic: finishes  (Read 1814 times)

Offline rodney gillikin

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finishes
« on: August 19, 2020, 09:27:57 AM »
has anyone done a test on different finishes to see if one is the best for sound quality?
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Offline rodney gillikin

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Re: finishes
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2020, 05:44:42 AM »
WOW
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Offline muddpuppi

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Re: finishes
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2020, 02:39:27 AM »
I have used poly...spar...oil/wax....ca...and even automotive clear...i really havent noticed much of a change in sound..but i guess it could if it was applied to heavy...

Offline outdoors

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Re: finishes
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2020, 07:34:05 AM »
I don't notice any sound  difference when I paint my home. , still sounds the same   :)
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Offline Wingbeat

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Re: finishes
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2020, 01:10:05 PM »
I was wondering the same thing. Especially on boxes.

Offline gergg

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Re: finishes
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2020, 07:25:32 PM »
Having built acoustic guitars for many years, I can tell you that finish choice and thickness makes a difference in sound/tone. Generally speaking.....The thicker finish = the worse the sound.
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