After reading/watching Barry Mazs’ review of an Antica Ukuleleria Moderno, I wandered to the website of Italian luthier Marco Todeschini. Another of Marco’s offerings is his “Antico” model which he finishes the top with “oil” with the sides and back finished in shellac.
That got me wondering “why certain finishes are chosen by experienced luthiers?”
I’d be interested in builders’ input. As an ‘enthusiastic beginner’ (player) I have a preference for a natural neck and fingerboard (no gloss or satin) but for the the body and neck it would seem that appearance (enhancing the wood grain, etc.) takes precedent over function. I “claim” that observation because I see those different finishes on all species of wood tops. I conclude that if finish had an affect/effect on sound, the builder would chose the one that best promoted sound quality.
I’d be happy to read other postings on this topic. Looking back over post of the last year I didn’t find any.
That got me wondering “why certain finishes are chosen by experienced luthiers?”
I’d be interested in builders’ input. As an ‘enthusiastic beginner’ (player) I have a preference for a natural neck and fingerboard (no gloss or satin) but for the the body and neck it would seem that appearance (enhancing the wood grain, etc.) takes precedent over function. I “claim” that observation because I see those different finishes on all species of wood tops. I conclude that if finish had an affect/effect on sound, the builder would chose the one that best promoted sound quality.
I’d be happy to read other postings on this topic. Looking back over post of the last year I didn’t find any.
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