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Can you use wood stain on a guitar?
The highlighted grain/stain finish is best suited to guitars with a distinct grain pattern as those found on timbers such as Mahogany and Ash or guitars that include a figured maple cap or veneer such as Flamed, Quilted or Spalted Maple.
What is the best finish for a guitar?
Nylon string guitars are very sensitive to hardness of finish. French polished shellac, which is a very thin (2 mil or so) and hard finish is definitely the best for them on the soundboard, in my opinion. The back and sides can be finished with most anything, preferably something tougher than shellac.
How to refinish a guitar?
Take Apart The Guitar. The first step is to disassemble the guitar. That’s right,you need to take everything apart,and I mean everything.
How to finish a guitar?
Step 1: Inspect the timber and repair any dents or marks. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
How do I refinish an acoustic guitar?
Sand the Existing Finish You have two options. Use an orbital sander to remove the bulk of the finish. Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge to remove the remaining finish. Smooth the guitar’s body. Remove all sanding dust. Apply grain filler. Finally, use mineral spirits to completely remove all oils.