I finished my last Uke with Formby's wipe on Tung Oil (over an oil based filler in mahogany) which from what I understand is really just a wipe on oil varnish. I have to say I really like this stuff. It's a low gloss satin-ish finish and it looks great and was probably the easiest finish I've ever used. IDK what pro Uke builders consider a good finish for tone but I can tell ya that this stuff is probably as thin as French Polish and seems reasonably tough.
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