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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Nitro Lacquer Finishes

Posted by: moles Jul 30 2007, 07:27 PM

what are they?

i noticed on some guitar stands it says not suitable for nitro lacquer finishes...

Posted by: Owen Jul 30 2007, 08:10 PM

It's a coating applied to some guitars.

My guitars varnished and it hates stands too

Posted by: moles Jul 31 2007, 03:15 AM

so does the guitar make normally tell you when its a nitro lacquer finish?

so normal gloss finishes and satin finishes are fine?

Posted by: Kaneda Aug 1 2007, 02:06 AM

Gibson (but not Epiphone) tends to use nitro cellulose (for, say, SG and Les Paul). Fender doesn't anymore, but their vintage models and other "replicas of the past" do have nitro cellulose finish. ESP, Ibanez etc. tend to use polyurethane (like newer Fenders). Generally, nitro cellulose is more expensive, so mostly you'll find it used on older or higher priced guitars (read: SG-price and up).

But it would be a good idea to check with the manufacturer. A nitro cellulose finish subjected to a bad stand isn't pretty Also, don't take for granted if a stand doesn't say "not recommended for nitro cellulose finish guitars" that it is recommended Too may stand manufacturers don't seem to care much about their customers.

Posted by: moles Aug 1 2007, 02:35 AM

Thanks Kaneda.

Cleared it up for me =]