Members thom Posted July 10, 2013 Members Share Posted July 10, 2013 Probably a silly noob question. Didn't do a hc search nor a google search first, like I usually do before I ask questions that've probably been asked before a couple times:)Anyway, here's what I've got:-A little free time I want to spend on another little guitar project.-A can of clear gloss nitro paint, with still about 3/4 of the can left.-A mahogany 3/4 taylor, with little or no finish at all. I'm thinking it'll look nicer, and I know I don't mind the feel of the nitro. Just not sure if it'd make much difference in tone, let alone a in a good way. Anyone here ever did some sort of side by side test with two identical acoustics, one being clean and unfinished, and the other being lacquered? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted July 10, 2013 Members Share Posted July 10, 2013 Any time you put more stuff on the vibrating parts of an acoustic you run the risk of making them vibrate less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted July 10, 2013 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2013 So in short...A finish might hurt the resonance/character/volume somewhat?I just figured it can't make THAT much of a difference, since most high end pricey acoustics have more than some minimalistic satin finish...Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted July 10, 2013 Members Share Posted July 10, 2013 "A mahogany 3/4 taylor, with little or no finish at all." Unless someone has stripped or sanded the finish off, it does have a finish. Probably a UV cured satin poly finish. If you just want some shine on it, lay the buffer and polishing compound to it. Yes, the less finish the better for tone, but I would bet that few can notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neal Posted July 10, 2013 Members Share Posted July 10, 2013 A guitar has to have some finish. A baby Taylor? You may not need to worry about sound on that particular guitar, finish to your heart's content and experiment. It's a frickin' baby Taylor, not cause for fretting (hah, get it?)I will echo FF's last comment above. No, I'll let it speak for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted July 11, 2013 Members Share Posted July 11, 2013 You can buff that satin finish to a pretty nice shine. Not the same as high gloss but its still a good look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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