sequoia
Well-known member
I have to admit that I am a sucker for a glossy lacquer finish, but believe it can kill tone on a top. So why not get the best of both worlds by using high gloss lacquer on the neck, back and sides and finishing off the top with a thin coat of oil (Tru-oil, tung oil, etc.) with a mat finish. Why not? Would it look like the builder forgot to finish the top? Funky transitions?
I have a really live top I'm putting on a body and I just hate the idea of covering it with lacquer no matter how pretty it will be. Of course I could just oil the entire instrument and that will look just fine, but I'm considering the two tone idea.
I have a really live top I'm putting on a body and I just hate the idea of covering it with lacquer no matter how pretty it will be. Of course I could just oil the entire instrument and that will look just fine, but I'm considering the two tone idea.