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Natural?

BOOST

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ok so i've looked at a few pics of natural finished sterlings and stingers, now i know some came with out a finish, so made it kind of dull?

but i also notice even though finished with a look of clear coat some seem to be a lil darker in wood contrast then others?

did they change per year? or just depends on individual bass finish?

can you request this?

thanks
 
BOOST said:
ok so i've looked at a few pics of natural finished sterlings and stingers, now i know some came with out a finish, so made it kind of dull?

All had a finish.

Most natural MMs have a glossy finish, but some from the mid nineties have a satin/velvet finish. This is no longer an available option.

There's also premium natural which has a more highly figured wood grain. This is an extra $300 (IIRC)
 
dlloyd said:
All had a finish.

Most natural MMs have a glossy finish, but some from the mid nineties have a satin/velvet finish. This is no longer an available option.

There's also premium natural which has a more highly figured wood grain. This is an extra $300 (IIRC)


thanks, does anyone have a pic between the PREMIUM, and the natural 150 dollar finish?
 
and on a similar note...

if i wanted the premium natural body with all the pretty wood, but use that body on my trans finish, how could i get that? if at all?


thanks
joel D.
 
Disquieter said:
and on a similar note...

if i wanted the premium natural body with all the pretty wood, but use that body on my trans finish, how could i get that? if at all?


thanks
joel D.

I asked Beth the exact same question, and the answer is that EBMM will only make premium ash bodies with natural finish.
 
My Ray has a finish called 'Natural Velvet'. It is a satin type finish and was produced in the mid-nineties. It certainly shows off the grain of the ash very nicely. See the 'Picture Gallery' thread for photos.
 
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