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Ramón
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From: La Jolla, Ca
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Flamenco 12 - finishes- feedback?
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Hola all, Started in on the Super Blonde shellac (French polish) on the top. Did 2 'protection' coats, then did 3 more after the bridge process was complete. Sanded that today and did 3 light coats, again. Letting sit for 48 hours, then will sand smooth and start in again... Okay...Here's my question: I'm considering that, as a flamenco, we are WAY harder on our guitars than a classical player... Also, as the top is far and away about the most important part, I chose FP, but am considering using this KTM-9 product, a water-based lacquer, with a harder finish, for the sides, bottom, neck, etc... I've read a lot, and people say it is quite close in many aspects to FP, but more durable, easier and quicker (but a 2 week cure to polish), but I wonder if anyone out there has tried this? I saw that Ramirez, even on the FL1, is now using this method, and to me, it makes sense. But there are those who believe FP is the ONLY way to go, so I'm seeking feedback from you guys. Thanks again for all the support and comments! R
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Date Jul. 11 2006 2:01:33
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Ramón
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From: La Jolla, Ca
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RE: Flamenco 12 - finishes- feedback? (in reply to Ramón)
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Decided on the KTM-9 finish for the neck, back, and sides. For me, it's just more practical, as I hope this will be a strong accompaniment/main use guitar. I played with the stuff, found it was easy to 'touch up', is backwards-compatible with French (the neck was coming out VERY light, so I hit it with 3 coats of a darker shellac and then recovered with KTM. Worked perfect.) I applied the KTM as I would shellac. Tried a brush...Not that great. Tried a foam brush - worse. The handrubbing seems the best, so I did it just like one does shellac. 3 coats, 24hrs, light sanding, 3 coats...... It's come out quite nice. The top, is, of course, French'd. The color match is quite close, but won't be fully known until I polish. It's a loooong process, since I also have to work. I have one more shellac/alcohol/oil coat (3 applications in one visit), and then it's a cure for a week or 10 days. Soooooo...Bob says I'll be stringing up soon..... YIKES!
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