name='BigKahune' timestamp='1336781214' post='1196998']
Solvent based nitrocellulose lacquer is an evaporative finish that doesn't cure, it just dries as the solvent evaporates (that sweet smell of the finish off gasing). The solvent can redissolve it at any time, and that's why finish repairs work so well on guitars finished with nitro. It's also great in that when the multiple coats are applied, the new coat melts into the previous one essentially making a single coat.
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I am sorry if I used the wrong termonology in describing this but... when it comes to QC Martin kicks ***.
I have never seen a finish issue such as been described here on Gibson LP's with Martin. I have a new 2012 Standard that is flawless as far as I can see.
My point is that Gibson QC can be better. Both Martin and Gibson charge a premium price for their products and the quality should be the same.