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Originally Posted by Brent Hutto
Laurent, does the finish on your guitars get really, really hard after a few weeks or does it stay a bit wet feeling for a long time?
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It doesn't feel wet at all, but the varnish remains a bit on the soft side for some time. Meaning it can dent easily, like very fresh lacquer. However it is kind of self-healing as superficial marks tend to disappear. IMO there's no better feeling on a neck than an oil varnish, even buffed it doesn't drag or feel sticky.
The oil varnish used by some violin makers is a total different beast, as I understand it they apply it much more thinned, almost water-thin, with many more coats and little leveling. It seems their varnish is usually longer in oil. I've seen what you refer to on some cellos and violins.
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Originally Posted by woody b
My Dad (a retired building contractor) recommended trying the floor finish.
I'm sure it's tough enough, and I think it will be good tonewise as long as it's thin.
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What floor finish is it?
Other varnishes used by some builders are Pratt&Lambert #38 and Behlen's Water White restoration varnish. I have both, but haven't tried them yet.