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| Author: | dylanger [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | problem |
OK, so i have this acoustic of my sisters and it sounds pretty nice but the top is getting very soft.....I can easily make a huge scratch with my finger nail or pick. Is there anything I could put on it that would act as a protective coating but not hurt the sound? The guitar is an art luither made by godin guitars in Quebec. it says that the wood is 95% canadian but im not sure what the wood is |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: problem |
Short answer is no. An appropriate solution for some may be to add clear golpeadores (adhesive or static Kling-On) to the potential wear areas. You'll have a hard time getting them to go on looking clean with those finishes though. My solution - let it wear. Seriously, I personally would just play it and let it wear as it may. It's not an heirloom instrument, and while I know many like to keep their instruments looking somewhat presentable, it wouldn't bother me a bit to let it wear if it were mine. That's just my personal opinion, of course. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: problem |
I agree with David,leave it as is.Maby just keep your fingernails trimmed a little more to avoid damage. |
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| Author: | Kevin Gallagher [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: problem |
If the top seems exceptionally soft, it may be Engelmann Spruce. The beauty of Engelmann is its ability to provide great response to a very light attack and to perform well in a wide variety of playing situations, but it is considerably softer than Sitka or Adirondack Spruce. With Both Cedar and Engelmann Spruce, it is very easy to press an indentation into the finished surface with a pick or your nails. Eventually, the wear can break through and begin to remove finish and dig into the wood, but will likely not affect the integrity of the guitar. I've always loved the deep wear that I've seen on many guitars with these softer wood tops, but have also seen it on guitars with Sitka and ADirondack Spruce tops as well. If a player uses an aggressive attack and just plain plays a lot of hours, the guitar can show the effects of it. Regards, Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars |
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