Behlen Stringed Instrument Finishes

Behlen Stringed Instrument Finishes

Specifically formulated for stringed instruments, these aerosol finishes make it possible to apply a professional finish without a spray gun. Finishes come in 13 oz cans. Even first time luthiers can get great results with little practice. USA

Stringed Instrument Lacquer - Formulated as a high quality finish for thin, flexible tonewoods such as those used on stringed intruments. A nitrocellulose lacquer that is made to withstand the characteristic expansion and contraction of such instruments. Rubs to a beautiful high gloss finish. Resists cold checking.

Vinyl Sealer - A quick-build, moisture resistant, flexible, and highly durable sealer that offers great adhesion. Critical for use under the Stringed Instrument Lacquer. Using the Sealer and Lacquer together yields a great sound and enables luthiers to finsh the instrument with confidence. Also great under pre-cat lacquer for spot repairs on kitchen cabinets, furniture, and millwork.

Guitar Toner Lacquers - Used to add controllable, even color to the guitar. Dye concentraion is fine tuned for applying a transparent stain and/or creating a sunburst effect. Starcast Amber applies the basic light colors of the guitar. Encore Brown is used to tone the sides of acoustic guitars, which are typically darker than the sound board. Colors can also be used in combination to create a sunburst effect around the edge of the body on either acoustic or solid body guitars.