jfalkens Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 another plastic looking Epiphone. Nothing like a subtle coat of poly... LINK You know they put on too much, when the poly coating is more shiny than the metal pick-up covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 That's one shiny guitar.......you've hit upon what I like least about Epi's...that thick glop that they insist on slathering on like glaze on freakin donut.....MMMMMM..donuts. DoooooH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 You could skate on that finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I think that guitar looks great. They now make alot of there guitars with satin, so if you want a finish free guitar you can have it. Stan, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 That's one shiny guitar.......you've hit upon what I like least about Epi's...that thick glop that they insist on slathering on like glaze on freakin donut.....MMMMMM..donuts. DoooooH! You got that right LB. Why make a perfectly useable guitar and great in many respects and coat in in poly this thick ? You'd think they're trying to hide something ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I think that guitar looks great. I'm with you. Shiny stuff is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 That's one shiny guitar.......you've hit upon what I like least about Epi's...that thick glop that they insist on slathering on like glaze on freakin donut.....MMMMMM..donuts. DoooooH! Glazed donuts Rock!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 another plastic looking Epiphone. Nothing like a subtle coat of poly... LINK You know they put on too much' date=' when the poly coating is more shiny than the metal pick-up covers.[/i'] It makes me think it will feel wet if I pick it up. Like raw liver, only shinier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Well, we all got used to Lennon's matte finished Casino, so a "Natural" in glossy seems..."Wrong!" But, his guitar originally (sunburst), was pretty glossy. I DO think, that manufacturers (too often) go overboard on the thickness, though. But, a little scotch brite, will cure a lot of "Gloss!" LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 another plastic looking Epiphone. Nothing like a subtle coat of poly... LINK You know they put on too much' date=' when the poly coating is more shiny than the metal pick-up covers.[/i'] It least it isn't over a spruce top. Now, bumping that guitar will produce an effect like a bullet through a windshield, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 And, at least that one, isn't that sick greyish (or grayish...if you prefer) "Natural" like some I've seen. Is it Polyester, or Polyurethane? Or, does anyone know? ;>b The "Elitists" have a much nicer, thinner "Poly" finish, at least. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 And' date=' at least that one, isn't that sick greyish (or grayish...if you prefer) "Natural" like some I've seen. Is it Polyester, or Polyurethane? Or, does anyone know? ;>b The "Elitists" have a much nicer, thinner "Poly" finish, at least. CB [/quote'] I always thought it was polyurethane, but Spud indicated that it is polyester. I tried to figure it out by perusing the Stewart-MacDonal site, but to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I think it is really hard to tell what a finish is like from a digital photograph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I think it is really hard to tell what a finish is like from a digital photograph... This isn't a rare finish...look at any Epi made in China...they are encased in that thick poly crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 What you all don't know is that this is one of the mythical guitars that a customer orders to their own specifications. The Epiphone Custom Shop spent hours making this guitar bulletproof for the one of the presidential candidates, and you're all mocking it. (They weren't supposed to tell who they made it for, but they did say that he remembers when all guitars had F-holes...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfalkens Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 What you all don't know is that this is one of the mythical guitars that a customer orders to their own specifications. The Epiphone Custom Shop spent hours making this guitar bulletproof for the one of the presidential candidates' date=' and you're all mocking it. (They weren't supposed to tell who they made it for, but they did say that he remembers when [i']all[/i] guitars had F-holes...) I know it wasn't made for our current president, because it wouldn't have an F hole, it may have an A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I like shiny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfalkens Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 I like shiny!! So do ravens and barracudas :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 It least it isn't over a spruce top. Now' date=' bumping that guitar will produce an effect like a bullet through a windshield, no?[/quote'] Yes, it certainly would. I like the look of poly, but it seems like the more they put on, the worse it is at handling a bump or a ding. Just think, fifty years from now kids are gonna be relicing new guitars to resemble the vintage busted winshield guitars that their Grandfathers used to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyinpajamas Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 that guitar is beautiful .. now i want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sentry Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Well, it is yours now....you could always sand it down, stain it, put a different finish on it,....whatever you want.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. E Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 another plastic looking Epiphone. Nothing like a subtle coat of poly... LINK You know they put on too much' date=' when the poly coating is more shiny than the metal pick-up covers.[/i'] I totally agree with you, i have two guitars and i sanded the poly coat off them. people are right, they look like glazed dounts and i think that kills the resonance. with the poly coat the guitar sounds dull and ugly. i sand mine down and just paint them with spray paint ( i really dont care how the guitar looks) and it helps the guitar alot. i enjoy playing them unplugged cause they sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstruck507 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 has anyone tried dulling an epiphone? I really wish my Elitist LP wasn't so shiny, everything else about the guitar has a vintage look, but the finish is shinier than new and I think it would look awesome without the gloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstruck507 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 noone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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