Acoustic Guitar Finish...are UV Cured finishes appropriate or even optimal for acoustic guitars?

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phavriluk
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Re: Acoustic Guitar Finish...are UV Cured finishes appropriate or even optimal for acoustic guitars?

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I think beginning guitar builders need to exercise the 'KISS' principle and not go down speculative rabbit holes. It's tough enough to build up a good first instrument using common and tested techniques and materials.
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Re: Acoustic Guitar Finish...are UV Cured finishes appropriate or even optimal for acoustic guitars?

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Peter, spoken like a professional guitar builder
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Re: Acoustic Guitar Finish...are UV Cured finishes appropriate or even optimal for acoustic guitars?

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Kevin Sjostrand wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:36 pm Peter, spoken like a professional guitar builder
Kevin, I'm grateful for the praise. Thanks, even if I don't deserve it!
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