Epoxy on soundboards

Joe Garrett joegarrett@earthlink.net
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:24:34 -0700


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David Love said: "It doesn't much matter even if it dries with a flat =
glossy film.  Epoxy
is UV sensitive so you still have to sand it (for adhesion) nd coat it
with a finish that has UV blocking or the epoxy tends to break down over
time.

David,
Huh?!!!!! UV should never be on a soundboard. (Period)!!!!  So, what the =
heck is this all about? If you want to put a finish over the epoxy, have =
at it! I think it is over-kill and may just un-do the effect you are =
looking for, (better sustain/volume) Too much finish on a soundboard =
will kill the sound. I've seen it many times. The worst being a =
Polyester finish on a 9' Bechstein, rebuilt on the Euro Continent. That =
was the deadest piano I've ever heard! Yikes!
Regards,
Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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