Truetone vs. Nitro Finish

[TomC]

Roger
if you are in the US contact [email protected] with the S/N and request a COA. They will probably send you one. From my understanding, if your guitar was made in 2020 it is probably nitro. If it was made in early 2021, it could be either. And if it was made in late 2021 or after it is probably Truetone finish. I might be a little off.

TomC

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Although they began the rolling change several months earlier, we are about a year into buying guitars with the new Truetone finish.  For those who've owned both, have you noticed any differences in appearance?  In protection from dings or scratches?  Does it feel lighter, heavier... can you even feel a difference?

And I'm particularly interested in how Truetone tops will change in color vs. Nitro.  Will natural tops darken faster, slower, not at all (does Truetone contain any UV protectant?)?

I'll share my thoughts later, but wanted to hear from other EGF members first, so I don't make this OP too long.  

PV
My only current Eastmans are a 2018 E40OM and 2021 AC522CE. About the only difference in the finish I can perceive is that the E40's looks/feels thicker. The other "Truetone" finished guitars that I have had, were similar - thinner finish. I didn't notice any propensity to be susceptible to dents or scratches. I really can't respond to your other questions, as I honestly don't know.
TomC