Howfar Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) Will this depend on the wood? Is it enough to use a minwax stain & seal? Should I be considering an oil rub? What happens to unfinished wood? Right now I've got a alder thinline with a maple top. Dings, scratches, coffee stains, bullet holes, roach burns... don't bother me. This guitar is for playing. Humidity an issue? Seems sealing the outside won't protect the inside as it's got the f hole. Appreciate any input. I'm planning more projects. Thanks. Edited August 3, 2007 by Howfar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Something like Tru-oil will give you a great looking natural finish (and easy to apply). Don't worry about the inside, archtops and acoustics have unfinished insides. You really don't want to leave wood unfinished on a guitar. It really needs some kind of protection. Otherwise it can start growing mold or stinking because of all the sweat/water/beer that gets on it from playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howfar Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Thanks! Scuffs I can handle, mold and stink - I don't think so. Oil it shall be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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