Hi everybody.
New member here! Greetings to the LTG community.
I recently bought an Oxnard M-20 (regular mahogany, not sunburst).
Great little guitar, very comfortable and sweet tone.
The only thing that bugs me is the satin finish. I feel this guitar deserves some more gloss, both on body and headstock.
And I already see some shinier part on the top where my right arm is rubbing when playing (not as much as what happens with Martin 15 series though).
So, my questions are :
- has anybody tried to buff one of these M-20 to gloss ?
- or do you think it is possible ?
- if yes, what would be the best process ?
I am not looking for a glass like surface. Not at all. More like a moderate gloss like found on vintage guitars.
I know that it works very well on Martin 15 series as they are finished in nitro lacquer and respond well to 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and fine/superfine compound buffing.
However on the Guild the finish is not nitro and I am a bit concerned about how it would respond to the sandpaper/buffing treatment.
Also, I read somewhere that sometimes satin finishes contain some micro-particles that are introduced to ensure the satin aspect. Do you think it is the case on the Guild satin finish ?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on this topic and maybe try it out myself!
Cheers.
Bellyup
New member here! Greetings to the LTG community.
I recently bought an Oxnard M-20 (regular mahogany, not sunburst).
Great little guitar, very comfortable and sweet tone.
The only thing that bugs me is the satin finish. I feel this guitar deserves some more gloss, both on body and headstock.
And I already see some shinier part on the top where my right arm is rubbing when playing (not as much as what happens with Martin 15 series though).
So, my questions are :
- has anybody tried to buff one of these M-20 to gloss ?
- or do you think it is possible ?
- if yes, what would be the best process ?
I am not looking for a glass like surface. Not at all. More like a moderate gloss like found on vintage guitars.
I know that it works very well on Martin 15 series as they are finished in nitro lacquer and respond well to 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and fine/superfine compound buffing.
However on the Guild the finish is not nitro and I am a bit concerned about how it would respond to the sandpaper/buffing treatment.
Also, I read somewhere that sometimes satin finishes contain some micro-particles that are introduced to ensure the satin aspect. Do you think it is the case on the Guild satin finish ?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on this topic and maybe try it out myself!
Cheers.
Bellyup