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Poly or Nitrocellulose

darrenw5094 · 2007-08-02 00:01:53

I am considering buying a new Les Paul guitar. I am not sure of the difference between a poly finish and Nitrocellulose or laquer finish. I have heard these can affect the overall sounds of the axe. They also vary in price!! Darren.

02-08-2007 12:01am

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darrenw5094

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I am considering buying a new Les Paul guitar.

I am not sure of the difference between a poly finish and Nitrocellulose or laquer finish.

I have heard these can affect the overall sounds of the axe.
They also vary in price!!

Darren.

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#2 02-08-2007 12:45am

feylya

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You won't hear a difference in the sound.

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#3 02-08-2007 6:46am

Judge2112

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Depends on if you want that "dipped in glass" look (Poly), or a satin finish (Nitro). Nitro is harder to apply - therefore more expensive.

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#4 02-08-2007 9:02am

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Nitro is easy to scratch and harder to care for. Purists believe it sounds better.
FWIW you can get satin finish poly.

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