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pikolo
 Post subject: Poly vs as nitro
PostPosted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:51 pm 
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Which is better for sound?Does poly finish make a big difference in sound?
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 Post subject: Re: Poly vs as nitro
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So that .003 number is the thickness of typing paper, right?

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 Post subject: Re: Poly vs as nitro
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theguitarwhisperer wrote:
So that .003 number is the thickness of typing paper, right?


Yes...I use yellow legal paper as a reference for .003" pretty much daily.

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 Post subject: Re: Poly vs as nitro
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hm...if this is real i will switch to poly as i hate the waiting time of nitro....
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Todd, I have some automotive clear coat. Can I use it on my instruments as-is? I build acoustics.
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Todd:
could you incorporate your drying box into your dehumidifier circuit? Since you have to move the air anyway, you might as well de-gas at the same time.

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