[MikePrent]

Originally Posted by vindibona1

But here's the rub (pun intended)... When you rub a satin finish it gets glossier, and to get it back to a uniform satin look is almost impossible.

This is 100% correct. This is the neck on my DSS-17. The headstock and heel are still satin, but the middle of the neck has that sheen from the oils. Same around the pick guard where my hand strums. It’s going to be interesting to see how long it takes for the pick to wear down to the bare Sitka.