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| Is the Ovation satin finish like Fender and Gibson satin? I have sold off a couple Fenders because I don't like what happens over time -- it buffs up, in certain spots. For example, under the place your right forearm touches on the body.
I've got my eye on a nice Viper, but I might need to just hold out for a gloss finish. Plus I would really prefer a maple fretboard... |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | satin will get glossy with time and wear. |
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | Welcome to the OFC HiHo. I think it is true for all satin finishes regardless of brand, as Beal says, they will get glossy over time. I have 2 iDea "PL" (Platinum satin finish) Os, one bought new and the other used, but they both have "glossed-up" through the years. Like you, I'm not particularly fond of the "glossing-up" so I'm in the middle of refinishing one of them with walnut stain and natural polyurethane finish. Good luck finding the Viper of your dreams! |
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| Thanks! The quest goes on... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | What's your budget?
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Viper Solidbody Satin Finish