Nick M. Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 hey guys! im almost done my new body, and i dont want to put finish on it. i like the raw feel. is there anything i can put on the body that can keep water/moisture etc. from getting absorbed by the wood, but keeping the raw feel? thanks! n.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Hows about sanding sealer and a matt finished clear coat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-guitarstore.com Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 linseed oil and carnuba wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeisnotcool Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 tung oil? ten - 15 coats of thinned oil, then wax after 20 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 checkout this website www.highlandhardware.com look for Sam Maloof's furniture finish, I used it on a bass that I just built. Sam is one of the finst furniture makers in the world, try to find oms epics of his stuff on the net, you can get a feel for his work/finish. The finish is one that he came up with himslef, it is very cool. Tung oil alone is hard to wipe on evenly, and watco (danish oil) is extremely dull looking. Sam's stuff is a mixture of boiled linseed oil, tung oil and poly it works very well, after 3 or four coats of that use his wax/oil finish for additional portection. It will not give you a thick layer like most finishes but it will protect the wood and leave it with a natural feel and give it a nice sheen, but not to shiny at all. Peace, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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