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Sun Burst vs Non-Burst Top - Sound impact?
If 2 totally identical guitars (same make, same materials, same builder, same model etc.) with the exception of one with a burst top and one without a burst.
Does that mean the guitar with a burst has extra layers of stain on the top hence, in theory, it adds thickness to the top compared to one with a natural top? I know in practice is not possible to hear any difference between the 2 as the impact (if any) may be none to really minimal, but like to know if there is in theory.
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You wont hear a difference. No one will.
Apparent differences will be because of variation in density of the wood used.
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The difference in mass is probably not even measurable, as it's the same material that gets sprayed on: some of the lacquer coats are tinted on the sunburst instruments, that's all. But they generally get the same number of coats of lacquer as on the natural finish instruments. There are different finish materials in common use in guitar manufacturing these days, so I can't speak for all of them. But with nitrocellulose lacquer finishes like those used by Martin and Gibson, what I've just described is how it works. There's generally zero impact on the sound. Hope that makes sense. Wade Hampton Miller |
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The burst will sound better. 😃
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Yep, a darker, more colorful tone.
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I absolutely love this answer! Made my morning.
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Sounds better ‘cause it’s cooler.
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Proven fact, by me, Martin Ambertone finish improves the sound.
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^^^^ This.. A burst always sounds better!
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No doubt in my mind! :-) Frank |
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if you like its color more it will be better, if you dont it wont be ,sound is in the eyes of the beholder
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It depends if the moon is waxing or waning.
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A truer word has not been spoken.
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Not only this, but it's been scientifically proven that a burst makes a player 15% better than a non-burst. You can't argue with science.
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