All Discussions Tagged 'sunburst' - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T02:13:09Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=sunburst&feed=yes&xn_auth=noShellac finish care and general info wantedtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-01-16:2177249:Topic:821882012-01-16T13:22:25.610ZUncle Davehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/UncleDave
<p>I am awaiting delivery of a second-hand <a href="http://www.bigmuddymandolin.com/" target="_blank">Big Muddy mandolin</a>, which, in conversations with the maker, I have learned is finished with French-polished shellac.</p>
<p>As I have never owned a shellac-finished instrument before, I am wondering a couple of things: First, how durable is the finish? I'm pretty sure I don't want to get any water on it, but is there anything else to look out for?</p>
<p>I'm also wondering if there is a…</p>
<p>I am awaiting delivery of a second-hand <a href="http://www.bigmuddymandolin.com/" target="_blank">Big Muddy mandolin</a>, which, in conversations with the maker, I have learned is finished with French-polished shellac.</p>
<p>As I have never owned a shellac-finished instrument before, I am wondering a couple of things: First, how durable is the finish? I'm pretty sure I don't want to get any water on it, but is there anything else to look out for?</p>
<p>I'm also wondering if there is a safe way to add a subtle sunburst effect to the top, using colored shellac, or if I should just get that idea out of my head altogether and let well enough alone.</p>
<p>Thanks for any info, tips, tricks, or observations! Here is what these mandos look like, as they come from the maker:<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigmuddymandolin.com/images/M-0_front.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.bigmuddymandolin.com/images/M-0_front.jpg"/></a></p>