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The Official MTD USA Thread

#7,823
No idea how to search this so I thought I'd ask here...

I recently picked up a 2007 535-24 that has what appears to be a shiny area near the truss rod cover (popping area) and one between the pickups above the B string...the rest is a flat hand rubbed oil finish

Is there a way to restore those shiny areas and prevent them from happening?
 
#7,824
CTC564 said:
No idea how to search this so I thought I'd ask here...

I recently picked up a 2007 535-24 that has what appears to be a shiny area near the truss rod cover (popping area) and one between the pickups above the B string...the rest is a flat hand rubbed oil finish

Is there a way to restore those shiny areas and prevent them from happening?
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Are you sure it's an oil finish? His standard is a satin urethane finish, which almost looks like oil. So, over time, in the places where it gets played often. It can tend to get shiny spots. But, I think they are fine. Mine has them too and unless you are right next to it. You can't see it.

You can send a note to Mike and get his recommendation. But, I would guess you would be able to use a 3200 grit sandpaper. Maybe 2400 and go to 3200 if you see too many scratches. Above 3200 grit... it will get you to a more shiny finish again.
 
#7,825
I had a Sadowsky with a satin neck which would get shiny. They recommended hitting it with some 0000 steel wool.

I don't know if that the same though as the neck had nitro while your MTD has a urethane finish. Personally, I'd just leave it shiny as a beauty mark from playing it.
 
#7,826
rodneyat said:
Are you sure it's an oil finish? His standard is a satin urethane finish, which almost looks like oil. So, over time, in the places where it gets played often. It can tend to get shiny spots. But, I think they are fine. Mine has them too and unless you are right next to it. You can't see it.

You can send a note to Mike and get his recommendation. But, I would guess you would be able to use a 3200 grit sandpaper. Maybe 2400 and go to 3200 if you see too many scratches. Above 3200 grit... it will get you to a more shiny finish again.
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Thanks

I'm sure it's his standard finish...I'm probably going to leave it be

No point risking damage...I'll just call it mojo :-)
 
#7,828
CTC564 said:
...I'm probably going to leave it be

No point risking damage...I'll just call it mojo :-)
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Definitely the best option, because it'll just get shiny spots from wear no matter what you do. The good news is, the finish is still fully intact and protecting the wood.
 
#7,832
swmmojo said:
Anyone install a ramp on your MTD? I'm curious and interested in one for my 635. Thanks.
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I did that long ago with my former 535, it was OK, ramp was useful if you're into those 3+ fingers thingy, and the fact that MTDs allows very low string action made playing with a light touch above the ramp feels very nice.

I eventually took it off coz it was blocking the visually stunning Top :D
 
#7,833
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Mike's latest pic. Whaddaya think?
 
#7,839
bass12 said:
Any thoughts on tone (if you believe the top wood has any effect at all)? I know some folks have suggested that buckeye burl is a tone sponge...
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It's funny Michael said the same thing. He thinks he can still give me the tone we're shooting for with a northern ash body/maple neck and either a striped or Macassar ebony board. If he says it then I believe it.
 

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