What Do You Prefer Under Transparent Finishes?

[jtees4]

Re: What Do You Prefer Under Transparent Finishes?

I prefer flamed tops. But as much as I love them, I hate quilt just as much. And both are figured tops, so the poll needs to be more specific. I have had some great flames over the years, this is the best one I ever had BUT the guitar was not the best and i sold it. Of course the top sold it at top dollar!

 

[BTMN]

Re: What Do You Prefer Under Transparent Finishes?

Nice looking Hamer Special FM.

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: What Do You Prefer Under Transparent Finishes?

book-matched grain and no knots.

 

[playas]

Re: What Do You Prefer Under Transparent Finishes?

I voted for figured as I do have a preference for it but personally prefer anything showing the wood grain.
The only way a guitar would look better with an opaque finish to me is if there is really good art work. Plain colours seems like a waste of good wood to me. I always thought they look like they have plastic bodies.
Having said that I have always bought guitars by feel / sound principally with appearance being a secondary concern and one of my guitars has a plain finish.
(Often thought of removing the finish but never been motivated enough to do anything about it.)