Ramón -> RE: Guitar Finish/Polish (Mar. 28 2009 17:28:32)
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Most higher end guitars are simply the French polish technique of hand-rubbed layers of shellac. It's easier to repair, too - I'm told - as I have not yet had to do that. Some of the newer flamencos are actually using lacquer on everything save the soundboard. The lacquer holds up better to body oils and sweat, and is a bit tougher for the harder use a flamenco sees vs. a classical player's 'abuse'. The tops are still shellac'd, allowing for better (generally) sound qualities. 'Matt' finish is generally a lacquer term, simply not as glossy, but one could go through successively higher grades of finish sandpaper, with either shellac or lacquer (you can go to 12000 grit!), which leaves the guitar more 'matt'. Correct me if I'm wrong, builders with more experience. :-)
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