Acoustic sealing

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   I am sure this has been talked about before but since this forum could quite possibly have the worst search function ever, I have to ask it again.

For all you past/present Nittaku Acoustic users (Holda, Peter79, JimT, Flash, others.....) do/did you seal your blades?

I know it comes from the factory with a sealant already, but do you put your own sealant on it in addition?  This blade is supposed to have a great feeling due to the "construction process" so will sealing this blade change this feeling/playing characteristics in an unfavorable manner?

In the past I have used a water-based Varathane polyurethane sealer.  Would you guys still recommend this for the Acoustic?

Thanks for any input

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cousinkenni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Member Joined: 03/17/2006 Posts: 72	Post Options Post Reply Quote cousinkenni Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Acoustic sealing Posted: 02/08/2010 at 4:34pm
	I am sure this has been talked about before but since this forum could quite possibly have the worst search function ever, I have to ask it again. For all you past/present Nittaku Acoustic users (Holda, Peter79, JimT, Flash, others.....) do/did you seal your blades? I know it comes from the factory with a sealant already, but do you put your own sealant on it in addition? This blade is supposed to have a great feeling due to the "construction process" so will sealing this blade change this feeling/playing characteristics in an unfavorable manner? In the past I have used a water-based Varathane polyurethane sealer. Would you guys still recommend this for the Acoustic? Thanks for any input

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holda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 11/17/2007 Location: United States Posts: 1848	Post Options Post Reply Quote holda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02/08/2010 at 5:53pm
	I did apply to the Tenor and Acoustic that I bought.I just used a sponge as an applicator and applied very small amount to just seal around the edges ans those natural grooves on playing surfaces.That was all I did.These two blades come with a bit different finish -the veneers are groovy more vs original playing surfaces of older Acoustics.So i say just fill those surface irregularities and the edges.
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peter79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 07/05/2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 2017	Post Options Post Reply Quote peter79 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02/08/2010 at 9:28pm
	If you use rubber cement, I suggest you to seal the edge of the top ply. No need to seal the whole blade surface.
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cousinkenni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Member Joined: 03/17/2006 Posts: 72	Post Options Post Reply Quote cousinkenni Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02/08/2010 at 11:54pm
	Thanks for the info so far guys.

rokphish Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 11/27/2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1819	Post Options Post Reply Quote rokphish Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02/09/2010 at 1:56am
	i seal my blades... acoustic and violin... and even more expensive blades than those two...
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