Subject: RE: Guitar: Removing glossy finish
From: Melissa - PM
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 09:01 PM

I'm surprised that shaving the neck would make a noticeable difference in sound, Murray.
Why do instruments have such thick finish if it keeps the sound from getting loose?

I was equally surprised, believe me.

Getting a nice thin durable finish on an instrument is a time consuming job, which is why several custom makers farm out the work to specialists.

It doesn't take much skill (or time) to spray a thick coat of lacquer , run it through a UV curing chamber, and buff it up.

Time is money, and large manufacturers are solely concerned with the bottom line.