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Comment by Jud Hair on January 20, 2012 at 3:38am

Here is a thread on another forum debating the question.  Seems like a couple of makers there are convinced its a good idea.  They are arguing in favor, mainly over perceived sonic improvement, disregarding (in my opinion) other important problems that could result.

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239402

Comment by Charles F Morrison on January 19, 2012 at 8:04pm

I don't finish the insides, although I know of some who do. I never felt the need and was never convinced that it would be effective anyway.

In addition, consider the poor repair guy/gal who ends up having to cleat that unfortunate crack and finds the glue won't stick to that interior finish.

Comment by Greg Brandt / Maker of Guitars on January 19, 2012 at 7:13pm

In classical guitarville.....some makers wash coat the inside w/ shellac. My teacher used to spray a coat of lacquer on the inside of the sides and back but never the top. I never finish the inside in any way. I've just never been convinced there was a good reason to do so. Some makers think it might "seal" the wood in a way and help to prevent cracks or offer some sort of stabilization for the wood. I always figure that if the top (and the guitar in total) is made in a proper environment humidity wise....it's not needed.

I'll be interested in what others say.

G

Comment by Dave G on January 19, 2012 at 7:09pm

Ed's right.  It's good for siding but not tonewoods. 

Comment by Edward Sparks on January 19, 2012 at 6:56pm

I have never done it or heard of doing so...I think it could inhibit the wood from "breathing" and mellowing in over time...but I am no expert...I'll be interested in what the others here have to say!  Thanks for posing the question!  Edward

Comment by Jud Hair on January 19, 2012 at 4:53pm

QUESTION: Putting any sort of sealant inside the interior of an acoustic guitar?

Yes?  No?  Maybe?

What's the opinion of you skilled guitar makers.

Comment by Greg Brandt / Maker of Guitars on December 27, 2011 at 7:00pm

It was the fumes from the stripper that made the 4th pc disappear LOL.

Really....as I looked at the eBay pictures, I wasn't sure if it wasn't a 4pc top but it wasn't clear enough.

Again....nice job and good luck!

Comment by Dave G on December 27, 2011 at 6:06pm

Thanks Greg.  I keep staring at it looking for the fourth piece. 

Comment by Greg Brandt / Maker of Guitars on December 27, 2011 at 5:56pm

Dave,

The guitar looks pretty good! Nice job. It looks like the top is 3pc (maybe 4) and would support a theory of it's originally being painted or having a heavy sunburst. I hope you get a ton for it....it sure looks sweet!

G

Comment by Dave G on December 27, 2011 at 7:33am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280796256814?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...  Well, the stripped tenor came through pretty nicely.  Here's the link to my Ebay listing.

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