Finish Question

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Cliff Davies

Hola forum,

In general (obviously each bass is unique in sound) is there a difference in sound between the dutch varnish and high gloss Catalyzed Lacquer finishes? Oh and first post!

I think there is. The only scientific way to know is re-finish the exact same bass after recording it with the old finish. Other that that, The Laq. models we make are different in other ways as well, not just the finish.

The Oil type finishes usually sound smoother and the Laq. brighter. Just slightly.