BlackBearUkes
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There are two issues that are most problematic to me. First, is the shellac sealer gets too warm or moist from its environment, it will collect dust and dirt and hold on to it, I've seen this a couple of times on some repair work. Second, if a crack develops that needs to be repaired from the inside, often times trying to sand finish away from that area is very difficult if not impossible.
OK. I hear you. But by saying the old luthiers didn't do it doesn't really answer the question. I do not assert that it adds moisture protection (unproven), increased volume or sustain (unproven) or aesthetics to the instrument, however, what are the downsides? In other words, it might not help, but it certainly don't hurt neither. And just because that nobody did it before is not an argument. What is your experience Doug? Have you tried it?