I was told that I shouldnt try to work on a guitar at my first attempt at French polishing and that I should use scrap wood instead. What do you advise?
The guitar is constructed of a system of curves, corners, slots, large areas, small areas, and angles, all requiring practice to build technique. If at all possible, use a guitar, follow directions, and dont settle for anything less than perfection as you see it. All of our students began their lessons on a guitar and have completed the jobs almost to professional standards. We have made exceptions however, to test a new brand of oil, shellac, or grain filler. Q: I am a part time luthier and have been French polishing my guitars for about four years. I am getting tired of the guitars being returned for refurbishing because the finish is fragile easily damaged. In most cases the upper bout, where the arm lays on the guitar, is worn with the finish almost gone. Belt buckles and buttons also take their tole on the backs. Somehow I feel responsible and wind up doing the job for almost nothing just to keep my customers happy. I have heard of luthiers who lacquer all but the tops of their in
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