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Paul (or whomever else might know),

the c64s obviously has a different finish type than a 'standard' MG; what type of finish do they use on the body and fretboard of this model?

as the '66 1999RM i just picked-up has been subjected to the same over-zealous sanding as Macca's, i'm thinking that a proper sanding and protective satin finish similar to that of the c64s model may be a more authentic/Heideggarian expression of the instument's history- as opposed to a FG refinish...

thanks-

I think it is just sanding sealer and nothing else, just like Macca's is/was.

We've done 'em two different ways since I've been at RIC..

One has a Satin Conversion Varnish, and the other has just a couple of sealer coats. No discernable difference between the two whatsoever, be it in appearance or longevity.

brycycle wrote:...as the '66 1999RM i just picked-up has been subjected to the same over-zealous sanding as Macca's...

PICS!!!

eric_b wrote:We've done 'em two different ways since I've been at RIC..

One has a Satin Conversion Varnish, and the other has just a couple of sealer coats. No discernable difference between the two whatsoever, be it in appearance or longevity.

thanks, Eric !

brycycle wrote:a more authentic/Heideggarian expression

Nice.

jakeox wrote:

brycycle wrote:a more authentic/Heideggarian expression

Nice.

thanks, Jake. thought you or Paul might pick up on that...the "Peasant Shoes" of Ric bass guitars...

eric_b wrote:We've done 'em two different ways since I've been at RIC..

One has a Satin Conversion Varnish, and the other has just a couple of sealer coats. No discernable difference between the two whatsoever, be it in appearance or longevity.

I thought that RIC used CV as a sealer coat, Eric. Is it different on these? This is a lacquer or vinyl-type sealer?

We have not used cv as a sealer for a few years now...

may i ask which type of sealer coat is being used of in lieu of the CV?

Yeah, operating on old info...it was on one of my first factory visits that JH told me about the CV as a sealer. Now, it's...what?

Vinyl sealer these days (low voc brand of course!).

Same stuff I use, though probably not the same brand...but this is as durable as CV for a final topcoat? Say it' ain't so, Joe!

jingle_jangle wrote:Same stuff I use, though probably not the same brand...but this is as durable as CV for a final topcoat? Say it' ain't so, Joe!

We use TTC... It is too matte for a top coat, but a top notch vinyl sealer and CV top coat nonetheless!

thank you.