Matte/Satin Finishes? (Poll)

[Balltongue]

Perhaps there is a reason why Warmoth doesn't offer matte and satin finishes on their bodies. I'm a little tired of the high gloss finish to be honest. Just look at how sleek and sexy these finishes are.

 

[line6man]

Perhaps there is a reason why Warmoth doesn't offer matte and satin finishes on their bodies.

They do. There are several examples. SuperTurboDeluxeCustom's sunburst Jazz bass comes to mind.

They are not more common, however, because satin finishes tend to gloss up in random areas, where they are exposed to a lot of wear.

 

[Balltongue]

Perhaps there is a reason why Warmoth doesn't offer matte and satin finishes on their bodies.

They do. There are several examples. SuperTurboDeluxeCustom's sunburst Jazz bass comes to mind.

They are not more common, however, because satin finishes tend to gloss up in random areas, where they are exposed to a lot of wear.

Interesting... Where's the option? I've never seen or heard of it before.

 

[bagman67]

It's available in the builder for clear finishes, but not for any of the others.  I think you need to phone the order in to get it.

 

[zebra]

I think I've heard something about matte finishes not holding up well, and as a previous poster mentioned, the matte turns gloss in contact areas.  Glossification of matte can be remedied with a little abrasion, so that shouldn't really matter.  I've been seeing matte finishes more and more in guitar shops, most notably Gibson has started using them.

I have to admit, I liked the look, and have been wanting to do a matte seafoam green Jaguar for a while now.... 

 

[Balltongue]

I have to admit, I liked the look, and have been wanting to do a matte seafoam green Jaguar for a while now....

That sounds sweet! I definitely want to do a matte, metallic grey soloist with natural binding in the near future. I guess I'll buy an unfinished body and have it professionally finished.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I have 3.  However they aren't doing them anymore on non clear finishes anymoreas they gloss up and whatever they were using quadrupled in price....or that's what they told me.

 

[rgand]

I really like satin finishes on necks. The bodies are another story. Not saying they aren't nice looking, just not my preference. If I pay good money, I want a glassy smooth finish. I support the idea of giving a choice for that, though.

 

[misterfinn]

I think I've heard something about matte finishes not holding up well

That's been my experience with the Gibson Gothics. Not just contact areas either - they're susceptible to scratches, oils, and spills. The tech would have to change dramatically before I bought another matte- or satin-painted guitar.