Comments on: Chris Plank

By: chris

chris — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:09:01 +0000

It is possible that the Poly finish is “capping” the sound. There is a reason why fine guitar builders use nitrocellulose lacquer. Taking some of the finish down should help the overall tone of the guitar. Refinishing a Martin style guitar is a good bit of work as the guitar should be disassembled to do the refinishing. Refinishing a poly finished Martin guitar would run about $950.

By: Brody

Brody — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:29:11 +0000

Will taking off a new refinish job that utilized Urethane restore the tone quality of a vintage Martin guitar?
Also what would it run to take off the Urethane and replace with a less tone invasive product.
Would simply taking the new refinish down to minimal coverage, help with the tone restoration itself?

By: anna

anna — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:32:59 +0000

ok i have a black acoustic mohogany fender that ive been told that i have to keep in a certain type of hard case, but i keep it in a roadrunner soft cloth case. should i have it in a hard case? oh, by the way how old are you anyway, if you don’t mind answer that question… i hope that you can help me. i’m a brand new guitar player and i am teaching myself with a guitar book.