singularity6
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I'm not experienced enough with nitro finishes to know if they sound better, or not. However, it is known that they require more care when handling and storing. Personally, I'd rather not worry about my straps or stands.
Do you prefer you PRS with Nitro or Poly Finish?
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11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
^^^This^^^
I LOVE my WL satin 594... so there... STEVE!!!
I get it. It’s subjective anyway, but I just don’t understand highly-figured wood hidden behind satin. It’s all personal taste, and no right or wrong.
Heck, I know a guy who doesn’t like blue guitars. How do you explain that?!!
dmatthews
Dave's not here
The WL 594 is my first satin. I was intrigued when I saw it and always wondered about it.I get it. It’s subjective anyway, but I just don’t understand highly-figured wood hidden behind satin. It’s all personal taste, and no right or wrong.
Heck, I know a guy who doesn’t like blue guitars. How do you explain that?!!
I've gotta say, the feel of it is outta this world. From the body to the rosewood neck it just feels fantastic.
Sure, it doesn't shine/reflect as much but dayum... it's as premium as my others. For me anyway...
Anyway... subjective is the deal. We all like/love what we like/love.
Herr Squid
I was severely impressed
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Nitro/Poly? Gloss/Satin?
Y'know what?
I like 'em all!!
Y'know what?
I like 'em all!!
merciful-evans
Portsmouth uk
You know, I had forgotten that some people think the finish affects the sound.
I'm glad I don't have such amazing ears. They would bankrupt me.
Tone-y
New Member
I know this is true - Nitro can react to other chemicals, including some rubbers and foams found on stands etc, but in practice I've not worried too much and largely treat my nitro guitars the same as my poly ones. I bought a stand that has cork bumpers rather than the usual rubber, but quite often guitars go down on whatever stand is available regardless of what guitar/stand it is. No trouble so far after years of doing it this way.
Nitro guitars certainly have their quirks. The finish can yellow with age - my 2005 Olympic white EJ strat is now vintage white on the front, but with a less yellowed area where my arm covers the finish. It wears and dents easier, and it can craze and crack with large temperature changes.
What I prefer does somewhat depend on the guitar. Anything more traditional or vintage inspired then I don't mind living with the quirks of nitro, in fact I prefer it.
veinbuster
Zombie Three, DFZ
I don’t even know what finish is on most of my guitars. I probably have a bit of everything. I like them all. I still find satin appealing enough to keep a couple of them.
merciful-evans
Portsmouth uk
Unsealed or oiled finishes are nice too. They may not offer protection but they feel good.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
Yep.
And to be clear (or opaque
), l understand satin on necks. It’s a feel thing. My PS, about to land in a week, has a satin neck (but it’s not over figured wood ).
Guitpicky
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I don’t really have a preference as long as it’s well done. They both have their pros and cons but it’s way down on my list of priorities. I do prefer gloss to satin overall, just because it’s a higher quality more durable finish. The exception would be on the back of the neck, but even that’s not a deal maker or breaker, just a nice touch
bluefade
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I prefer mine with a cup of COFFEE...
21Hemispheres12
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I don’t think I’ll ever buy a non satin PRS again. I love the smooth feel of it and I personally think it lets the guitar resonate a touch better. My 594 is starting to gloss up a little but it doesn’t really bother me.
