Open pore means the wood is naturally finished without adding any paint. It's kind of woody look. I recently bought a Tanglewood Roadster series guitar, which has this natural finish on top.
- Are open pore guitars better?
- How do you clean open pore guitars?
- What is open pore wood?
- What are open pore surfaces?
Are open pore guitars better?
Open-Pore Finish
The finish preserves the natural acoustic properties of tonewoods in a way similar to oil conditioners, but provides significantly better protection.
How do you clean open pore guitars?
Also it's very easy to keep clean. Use with either a dry or slightly damp cloth. * High Gloss- Shiny high gloss finishes should be cleaned using a good quality guitar polish or wax with a soft non treated cloth. Spray the polish on the cloth and wipe clean, buffing to a high gloss.
What is open pore wood?
"Open pore" describes the wood, not the finish. It just means that the surface of the wood was not sanded or scraped smooth and the pores were not filled before a finish was applied. That cuts a lot of time and labor from the process.
What are open pore surfaces?
Open Pore Leather is porous, this means it can let in moisture, water and liquids. There are many different types of leathers that are porous, like Suede, Nubuck, Aniline, Crust, Veg Tanned and Vachetta Leather. ... When leather has a pigmented coating applied the protection it offers is far superior to Open Pore Leathers.