Gibson CS Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Again, this has nothing to do with guitars...but I have no where else to post this thread, since the "Off Topic" or "Coffee Shop" thread does not yet exist. *hint* Did you guys know that Nitocellulose is a major componant in smokeless gunpowder? ( Guncotton) Its also used in the wart remover, Compound W... When dissolved in ether, it was used as wound dressing during the civil war. Magicians flash paper is also made mostley of our beloved Nitro. Its highly flammable... I just found this very interesting. Gibsons are like the Swiss Army knife of guitars. Not only do they play beautiful music, but it seems they have other uses as well. We should take them wherever we go...just in case! O:)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Good find deepblue. I thought the EPA regulated Nitro to the point that it was hard to get. Hey I posted a Hondo pic just for you Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks Mark... Wheres the pic? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Which LP would you reccommend for me POST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sricabla Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I just bought a 57 Les Paul Jr. VOS brand new. I notice a strong smell of the nitro finish, is this common? I also notice that even though I keep my hands clean every time I play, that the neck and other areas have smudge marks. When I wipe the guitar after playing the smudge marks do not come off easily. My hands do not sweat so I know that it isn't from my hands. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I bought a new Casino and the finish on the fret board still makes my fingers black. You would think a guitar of your quality would have a better quality inspection. I expect it from a China Casino, not an LP. What does nitro smell like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Weve talked about this before.. I love the smell. To me, its sweet. Kind of like cotton candy. I believe its the Nitro. I find the neck gets sticky. Maybe thats a new thing thatll wear off after some time. It doesnt bother me though. Im used to playing guitars with polyester finishes, so Nitro is new to me. Mark...Post you Hondo dude!...you choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gibson CS Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 I just saw the full pictures in another thread..Thank you Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dragyn Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Again' date=' this has nothing to do with guitars...but I have no where else to post this thread, sincethe "Off Topic" or "Coffee Shop" thread does not yet exist. *hint* [img']http://forum.gibson.com/public/style_emoticons/default/eusa_whistle.gif[/img] Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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