Hi all, new member here. Quick question:
I have a new Classical guitar. It's a Hudson, not that expensive, but bought as a way of getting back into classical style (already have a Takamine steel strung). The Hudson has a matt finish, which looked great in the shop and during the test drive, but in daily playing I am finding it makes a lot of noise when my fingers brush over it, like a hissing sound. Probably bad technique, but I don't get it on my other guitar, which has a gloss finish. Is there anything I can use to smooth off the finish? The instrument is a gift from my nearest and dearest, so attacking it with 1200 grit is not an option! Just looking for ideas really. Thanks.
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I have a 'matt' / satin finish on a guitar and it doesn't 'make a noise' when I rub my hand on it. It is rubbed down with 0000 (or more '0's') to get that non gloss look - by the manufacturer, you could try this.
If you dont mind me being candid - a respray on a <> 250 quid guitar is - put simply, overkill.
Sell the guitar and get a guitar that don't 'hiss'.