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Rich Rice · September 11th, 2012, 08:09 AM

Your mileage may vary, but I hate the look, the feel, and application of semi gloss finishes to colored guitars. They just feel wrong, and seem cheap most of the time.

Just give me a nice hand rubbed gloss lacquer, and I'm a happy camper.

Rich Rice · September 11th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Clarification: A semi-gloss lacquer over a natural wood guitar can be really cool, but I truly dislike semi-gloss colors.

Dan German · September 11th, 2012, 08:28 AM

I was going to post "then don't buy one" but I realized who started this thread, so I changed my mind.

Don't build one.

Elias Graves · September 11th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Of course this means that all of us with less than glossy guitars will post them.

Nick JD · September 11th, 2012, 08:34 AM

Satin finishes don't require work.

jkingma · September 11th, 2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

Your mileage may vary, but I hate the look, the feel, and application of semi gloss finishes to colored guitars.

My mileage varies.

Toto'sDad · September 11th, 2012, 08:56 AM

So, how 'bout relics? NO, don't throw the shoe!

KevinB · September 11th, 2012, 09:08 AM

I can't see myself either making or buying a guitar that's not shiny!

I can deal with the satin finish on the back of the neck, as in US Fender and Martin (and even they shine up after a few year's play) but that's about it.

But....if someone else prefers matte finishes, that's fine too.

KokoTele · September 11th, 2012, 09:08 AM

I like satin finishes on necks. For everything else I like them to look glossy. Satin finish on solid color or on wood makes them look like cheap plastic.

vibrasonic · September 11th, 2012, 09:09 AM

I dont have a problem with them if the price is right and if they play and sound good.

jkingma · September 11th, 2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KokoTele

I like satin finishes on necks. For everything else I like them to look glossy. Satin finish on solid color or on wood makes them look like cheap plastic.

...as opposed to expensive plastic...???

emu! · September 11th, 2012, 09:19 AM

Q: Why do they call it "satin" finish?

A: Because they wouldn't sell as much if they called it "sucko" finish.

kelnet · September 11th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

Your mileage may vary, but I hate the look, the feel, and application of semi gloss finishes to colored guitars. They just feel wrong, and seem cheap most of the time.

Just give me a nice hand rubbed gloss lacquer, and I'm a happy camper.

Okay. Thanks for the heads-up.

Torz Johnson · September 11th, 2012, 09:29 AM

I generally prefer gloss finish too but if the guitar was good the finish wouldn't matter too much to me.

Telemarkman · September 11th, 2012, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

Your mileage may vary, but I hate the look, the feel, and application of semi gloss finishes to colored guitars. They just feel wrong, and seem cheap most of the time.

Just give me a nice hand rubbed gloss lacquer, and I'm a happy camper.

Couldn't agree more!

telequacktastic · September 11th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Gloss finish guy myself. When it comes to finishing guitars, to me nothing says pro more than a beautiful shiny gloss finish. Back of the neck is for satin.

KokoTele · September 11th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkingma

...as opposed to expensive plastic...???

Is there such a thing?

Jupiter · September 11th, 2012, 09:53 AM

I think I agree with Rich, though I'd allow for exceptions like rat-rod-style guitars etc. The matte finish on the low-end Gibsons looks really cheesy to me, however. I wouldn't buy one.

But it's okay if you guys like 'em!

bigp7099 · September 11th, 2012, 09:59 AM

some people are just easily distracted by shiny things

Dan German · September 11th, 2012, 10:04 AM

I should mention that I see Mr. Rice's point. Satin finish is great for hiding fingerprints, but often (not always) doesn't look so great in solid colours. Semi gloss lacquer with visible wood grain? Very nice. Flat black rat rod style? That can be cool. Elias Graves makes the case that a semi gloss solid colour can look great, but I would say the natural finish on the T style guitar pictured looks better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toto'sDad

So, how 'bout relics? NO, don't throw the shoe!

Who throws a shoe?!? Honestly!

September 11th, 2012, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rich Rice Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Age: 58 Posts: 6,606 11 Photos	The "I hate semi-gloss guitars" thread. Your mileage may vary, but I hate the look, the feel, and application of semi gloss finishes to colored guitars. They just feel wrong, and seem cheap most of the time. Just give me a nice hand rubbed gloss lacquer, and I'm a happy camper. __________________ When I grow up, I'm gonna be just like me.

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Rich Rice Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Age: 58 Posts: 6,606 11 Photos	Clarification: A semi-gloss lacquer over a natural wood guitar can be really cool, but I truly dislike semi-gloss colors. __________________ When I grow up, I'm gonna be just like me.

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Dan German Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rupert's Land Age: 52 Posts: 7,537	I was going to post "then don't buy one" but I realized who started this thread, so I changed my mind. Don't build one. __________________ "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die." --Mel Brooks

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Nick JD Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Age: 40 Posts: 13,392	Satin finishes don't require work. __________________ You need to roll the dice to be in the game.

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Elias Graves Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 868	Of course this means that all of us with less than glossy guitars will post them.

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KevinB Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 62 Posts: 7,978 4 Photos	I can't see myself either making or buying a guitar that's not shiny! I can deal with the satin finish on the back of the neck, as in US Fender and Martin (and even they shine up after a few year's play) but that's about it. But....if someone else prefers matte finishes, that's fine too.

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KokoTele Formerly known as Eryque Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Age: 37 Posts: 11,407 44 Photos	I like satin finishes on necks. For everything else I like them to look glossy. Satin finish on solid color or on wood makes them look like cheap plastic. __________________ Repairs. Modifications. Fretwork. Parts & Pickups www.kokoteleguitarworks.com

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emu! Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: without a gazebo :( Posts: 8,989	Q: Why do they call it "satin" finish? A: Because they wouldn't sell as much if they called it "sucko" finish.

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Torz Johnson Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,295	I generally prefer gloss finish too but if the guitar was good the finish wouldn't matter too much to me. __________________ Down in the southland Down among the twisted vines You ought to see my baby Shootin' up the freeway signs

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telequacktastic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Worth Age: 33 Posts: 1,502	Gloss finish guy myself. When it comes to finishing guitars, to me nothing says pro more than a beautiful shiny gloss finish. Back of the neck is for satin.

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Jupiter Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Osaka, Japan Age: 50 Posts: 6,474 6 Photos	I think I agree with Rich, though I'd allow for exceptions like rat-rod-style guitars etc. The matte finish on the low-end Gibsons looks really cheesy to me, however. I wouldn't buy one. But it's okay if you guys like 'em! __________________ If only we could use our evil powers For the good of mankind. --Tito and Tarantula Climbing Mt. Stupid since 1962

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