I'm looking for a physical test to determine if an Eastman guitar is Nitrocellulos or not.
Approximate date the change to Truetone was made, serial numbers and contacting Eastman are understood. I am not looking for probably, however. I'm looking for an actual physical test, a way to know for sure.
My thought is that a bit of lacquer thinner on a Q-tip could be used to test the area under the pick guard and if it doesn't dissolve the finish then it isn't nitro. Does anyone think that will work? Is there any special type of lacquer thinner for nitro or will generic lacquer thinner work? The guard will actually be changed in the near future so this could be done.
What about Truetone? Is there a way to test that isn't destructive or at least not visible?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Approximate date the change to Truetone was made, serial numbers and contacting Eastman are understood. I am not looking for probably, however. I'm looking for an actual physical test, a way to know for sure.
My thought is that a bit of lacquer thinner on a Q-tip could be used to test the area under the pick guard and if it doesn't dissolve the finish then it isn't nitro. Does anyone think that will work? Is there any special type of lacquer thinner for nitro or will generic lacquer thinner work? The guard will actually be changed in the near future so this could be done.
What about Truetone? Is there a way to test that isn't destructive or at least not visible?
Any thoughts appreciated.
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Always do the easy and cheap thing first.
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Always do the easy and cheap thing first.
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