TANúñez -> Who here French Polishes? (Nov. 3 2007 0:28:44)
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I know Aaron Green does. Anyone else? I've decide to really take the time and make the effort to learn this method. I'm tired of lacquer, the smell of lacquer, all the prep work of lacquer, cleaning the equipment afterwards and trying to get the perfect temp. conditions, blah, blah, blah. I feel French polishes keeps you more "connected" with your instrument. I guess it would be totally "handcrafted". Does this make sense? There is just a thrill to watching the beauty of the wood come out as you apply your polish. I know this method is just as time consuming if you want it done right. I'm just curious about your opinions with FP vs. Lacquer. My first guitar had a FP top and lacquer back and sides. The luthier who was showing me the ropes, recommended I do this so I could see what was involved with both types of finish. As I FP'd the top, I found it to be very theraputic. It wasn't the best FP job as I was given a "crashcourse" in this methods but I did enjoy it.
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