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Title: Finish on 2005 214--Pics added
Post by: S MS Picker on February 24, 2012, 07:26:25 PM
Got a 2005 214 yesterday,and the finish is shiny. It's not really high gloss, but definitely not satin.Even the peg-head and back of the neck is shiny.The guitar is beautiful, sounds great,hardly any fret wear.The top is quite dark,more like it's 20yrs old.I ain't got a clue. The finish seems to be quite thin and professionally applied.Can anyone clue me in? How about it Michael? ::)
Steve
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(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/SMSPicker/Taylor%20214%202005/DSCF0702.jpg)
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Title: Re: Finish on 2005 214
Post by: sachi on February 24, 2012, 07:39:12 PM
It's not that tough to buff out a satin finish to give it a bit more shine. I bet that's what happened with yours.

Got pics?
Title: Re: Finish on 2005 214
Post by: S MS Picker on February 24, 2012, 07:54:43 PM
Quote from: sachi on February 24, 2012, 07:39:12 PM
It's not that tough to buff out a satin finish to give it a bit more shine. I bet that's what happened with yours.

Got pics?

I'll post some tomorrow.Playin at 9:00.Gotta scoot.
Steve
Title: Re: Finish on 2005 214--Pics added
Post by: S MS Picker on February 25, 2012, 02:16:54 PM
I believe Sachi's right. Just cleaned it up and restrung.There are un-gloss areas around the edge of the pickguard and bridge. i still love the way it looks. Had my brother play it so I could listen out front. GREAT open, full, loud sound.Oh yea ,I reset the neck also.
Steve
Title: Re: Finish on 2005 214--Pics added
Post by: Cindy on February 25, 2012, 05:04:52 PM
I started to gloss the back of my 314ce last summer--I have tendonitis in my forearms so I didn't do the entire guitar yet--so there is still more to go. Run your fingers lightly along the edges (near the binding but on the wood) and see if you can feel a difference in the finish there as compared to the middle of the back. The edges are the hardest part to buff out. I still need to work on the edges of the back because my fingers still create a swish sound and don't move as quickly as they do over the back's center.

It looks gorgeous, and I'm sure it sounds equally as great. Congratulations. :)