I own both and like both. I prefer satin for live play - it's more comfortable and won't blind the audience by reflecting stage lights. It's also generally easier to care for as you don't have to constantly polish out the fingerprints. Gloss is prettier. The only functional bonus to gloss is it's quieter on your clothing so for recording it's better.
The funny thing is that when it comes to physical contact with your forearm, both suck. The gloss finish will inevitably get cloudy over time and the satin will get shiny over time! And you can't stop or fix either!!
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