Question about matt finishes.

calv
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Question about matt finishes. Jun 24, 2013 22:43:46 GMT

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Post by calv on Jun 24, 2013 22:43:46 GMT

Hi all

I'm not a big fan of gloss finishes on guitars, and i'm wanting to do up a couple of cheapy guitars for travelling around with and general playing around the fire type thing. I want them finished in matt though, or as near to the bare wood as possible.

What is used to get this finish? I'd be sanding the guitar down to the wood, but is there a specific varnish used with guitars? I used a satin household varnish on one project a while back, it wasn't great.

Or is wax or polish ever used?

Any help most appreciated.

Calv.

Last Edit: Jun 24, 2013 22:44:37 GMT by calv

garynava
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Question about matt finishes. Jun 25, 2013 6:05:53 GMT calv likes this

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Post by garynava on Jun 25, 2013 6:05:53 GMT

Hi Calv,
I would suggest Tru-oil applied to the bare wood. It's an American gunstock finish which is readily available on eBay. Once a few coats have been applied and are hard, you can use very fine- 0000 wire wool and wax to get a satin finish. As always experiment on some scrap wood first!
Cheers Gary

Gary Nava: luthier

calv Jammin' Posts: 100	Question about matt finishes. Jun 25, 2013 18:30:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by calv on Jun 25, 2013 18:30:46 GMT Thanks for the advice Gary, much appreciated. Calv.

michaelwatts Club Regular Posts: 349 My main instrument is: Kostal MDW Signature Model	Question about matt finishes. Jul 2, 2013 16:15:54 GMT calv likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by michaelwatts on Jul 2, 2013 16:15:54 GMT A note of caution based on personal experience. I have found matt finishes to be the cause of a lot more extraneous noise in the studio than gloss. Body rubs, brushing etc all get pickup up by the mics.
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