I just got a Jackson JS3 in satin black...what's the best way to protect the matte-ness of this finish?
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Dumbest question ever
- Thread starter BastardCthulhu
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Spray it over with high gloss varnish and it will stay forever matte under a protecting layer of shiny varnish 
Seriously I wouldn't know, just couldn't help it, guess stupid questions calls for stupid answers.
Seriously I wouldn't know, just couldn't help it, guess stupid questions calls for stupid answers.
If you plan on playing it, it's going to get shiny; expect it, plan on it, and you won't be disappointed. There are ways to restore the matte finish, but they are to some extent destructive.
Keep it in the case forever and never play it. Keep the case in a dark closet.
That's not a dumb question. I've often wondered that myself.
( Also wondered how those guys that spray their cars flat black for a final finish ever keep up the looks).
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just gotta accept that the areas where skin and clothes contact the instrument they're going to get shiny. i have a Jackson RRXMG in matte black and my "wear" spots are thoroughly buffed to a high gloss from contact.
one solution would possibly be to get a matte clearcoat sprayed on it every now and then but even that's gonna not last for long.
one solution would possibly be to get a matte clearcoat sprayed on it every now and then but even that's gonna not last for long.
Just let nature take it's course for a few years then we'll show you how to re-satinize the finish.
New Wilmington, eh? My son went to Westminster and the Amish from NW & Volant used to come to the hospital in Grove City to have their bambinos.
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Not to go off topic but this is why more basses should be finished like the old EBMM SUBs. Totally non glossy and basically indestructible. If I ever get a custom bass made I want it in this finish.
I liked the truck bed liner effect of SUBS. My MM sales rep says they were not popular.
I know you love your British slang but that Guinness is there because there's no room in the fridge, right?
