Maybe that’s what this will be - I’ve been playing a lot of Frank Turner (heavy acoustic) if that’s any indication of what I’m playing - I’m also doing acoustic versions of NOFX....not my typical but what I’m jamming to right now!
I always had a pretty heavy hand, and the D25 has a good amount of scuffing but nowhere near trigger territory. Actually the only place where lacquer is worn through is along the fretboard extension on the treble bout side, where I'd rest my pinky finger while playing right at that "sweet spot" over the extension. The
nail actually caused the damage. And I've actually drop-filled it with Sally Hansen's clear nail polish, it's basically NCL itself.
And of course the patron saint of D40s is Ritchie Havens who was notorious at Westerly for the wear he put on
his guitar tops. (True story.
)
I actually mounted the 2nd guard on my own D40, but developed a lighter style while I was breaking it in, due to learning how to play the F65ce, it requires a light touch for optimum response. Very light scuffing on both so far.
SO play it how you want bro, it's a tool and some normal wear and tear's gonna happen. NCL scuffs, it's nature of the beast. You can mitigate the damage with proper care like you would with any fine tool.
I wanna hear your report that the Oxnard's holding up like any other in 4 or 5 years.