Does the paint type really affect the sound of your guitar?

May 19, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
Filed under: Do It Yourself (DIY) 
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resario asked:


I am planning on re-painting my acoustic guitar.

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3 Responses to “Does the paint type really affect the sound of your guitar?”
  1. bobbovienzo@sbcglobal.net says:
    May 21, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    DON’T!!!! Keep it the way it is. It will get better in time! Nobody, but nobody, repaints their guitar. The funkier, the better. Regards-Bob.

  2. gardengus1 says:
    May 22, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    YES! All paints pass vibrations at different rates.They also resonate differently. Check with reputable Guitar makers and manufacturers.

  3. John F says:
    May 25, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    In theory, paint will change the mass and perhaps density of the wood which will alter its acoustic properties. In reality, I don’t believe you will hear a difference that can actually be measured. But, hey, what do I know… I’m only a drummer.

    Got to agree with the answer that says don’t do it, the funkier the better!

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