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Twinfan

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #60 on: May 08, 2009, 10:07:41 PM »
Oh no!  Nightmare!  Didn't know that  :(

Twinfan

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #61 on: May 08, 2009, 10:11:17 PM »
Ah well - the decision has been made for me.  The guitar is sold  :(  Sorry Don, guess I'll be keeping the McCarty after all!

it was on eBay if anyone wants to check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200337978201

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #62 on: May 08, 2009, 10:25:20 PM »
Yup - I know  :)  Should still age nicely  ;)

Pretty sure they put plasticizers in the finish so that it doesn't age, could be wrong ofc ;)

Yeah, I'd have thought if they put plasticizers in the finish to stop cracking/shrinking (and yellowing?), then they're actually cancelling out most of the qualities we like so much about an ageing nitro finish...

All seems a bit Emperor's New Clothes to me.
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d1dsj

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #63 on: May 08, 2009, 10:28:53 PM »
Ah well - the decision has been made for me.  The guitar is sold  :(  Sorry Don, guess I'll be keeping the McCarty after all!

it was on eBay if anyone wants to check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=200337978201

No problem, have to wait to see what my insurers say anyway. Just let me know if you change your mind as "IF" they do pay out I'll be looking for something REALLY nice to replace the '57.

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #64 on: May 08, 2009, 10:37:55 PM »
If you're heading up this way shopping give me a shout and we can meet up  :)

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #65 on: May 08, 2009, 10:40:51 PM »
If you're heading up this way shopping give me a shout and we can meet up  :)

Will do!  8)

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #66 on: May 08, 2009, 10:49:07 PM »
Oh no!  Nightmare!  Didn't know that  :(

Sorry, didn't mean to be the bearer of bad news! It doesn't mean it won't age in it's own way though, just not like an old F or G. The finish will likely still sink into the grain and ofc get well deserved dings :D



Yeah, I'd have thought if they put plasticizers in the finish to stop cracking/shrinking (and yellowing?), then they're actually cancelling out most of the qualities we like so much about an ageing nitro finish...

All seems a bit Emperor's New Clothes to me.

Yea it's misleading strategy imo. I was quite surprised when I saw a company who prides them selves on modern techniques trying to pull the vintage marketing card.

If it's got anything other than a satin feel then out comes the steelwool  :lol:
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JamesHealey

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Re: What do you think of this maple top?
« Reply #67 on: May 09, 2009, 09:07:53 AM »
I like that top..