Nik Huber: his take on varnish and paint
For Pierre Journel
Published on 2015-08-26
On this new Luthier Chronicle, I asked Nik Huber about varnish, finish and paint.
Subjects discussed
- Nitro-cellulose versus 2 component finish
- His take on the thickness of the finish
- Is-it possible to hear the difference between a nitro and a 2 component finish on a solid body?
- The development of new colours
- His source of inspiration for new ideas
- The story of the new metallic finish presented at the 2015 NAMM show
- The aging of the finish oh his first guitars
An example of a Krautster II in Gold Top finish
Until the next chronicle, keep on playing your guitar and check-out your local luthier.
Pierre.
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