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how can i tell the finish of my falcon ?

vinnyroxx
June 10th, 2009, 08:01 AM
hello,

id like to find out what kind of finish is my white falcon ? its a 2006 model, i need to know as i have some scratches on it and i need to know whats my best option, ..but how do i tell what finish it is ?..i think its polly myself but i need advice before i ruin my guitar


vinnyroxx.

mugsy
June 10th, 2009, 08:26 AM
What's the model number on the inside label? A lacquer finish should have an "L" in the model number, like "G6136T-LTV."

Scott
June 10th, 2009, 09:01 AM
More than likely polyurethane, unless there's an L in the model number as mugsy stated.

vinnyroxx
June 11th, 2009, 07:48 PM
yes it has an L but its followed by a H ...as in LEFT HAND, which it is....

vinnyroxx...any other way of finding out ?

tartanphantom
June 11th, 2009, 09:52 PM
If it is the one in your avatar, that looks like a G6136T, which has a poly finish. Looking at the 2006 USA catalog, there were no Falcons with a lacquer finish at that time.

Scott
June 12th, 2009, 08:48 AM
So you're saying yours in a 6136TLH?

Poly.

vinnyroxx
June 13th, 2009, 09:59 AM
yes it is...anyideas how to mend a scratch please ?

vinnyroxx.

Bengal65
October 2nd, 2009, 07:33 PM
Depending on how deep it is, 3M Finesse It II is a great polish. Works well by hand or machine. If it's deeper, 3M rubbing compound followed by the Finesse It II will bring it back to a factory finish. The Finesse It II is great for fine scratches.