Fender gurus! Do all U.S. vintage reissue strats have nitro finishes?

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Originally Posted by 71818

Better?

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Much. :lol

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Originally Posted by 71818

Here's another beauty! You'll be saving all that money while the goonie-birds are paying big bucks for that RI stuff!
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I swear - that's exactly the guitar I've been looking for! Honest! Is it yours and do you want to sell it? I've been searching for that axe for like two years now.

I didn't buy the one I had a chance to and I'm kicking myself.

All kidding aside, I want that axe. Drop me an email.

I just Googled it using the terms "epiphone strat" :hee

I got an email into the guy. It's in Maryland and I just happen to be passing through there next week.

I'll stick my neck out here...

On brand new guitars, nitro vs. poly is a toss up. But, nitro finshes breathe and shrink with age. Nitro allows the wood to dry out, while poly will seal in the moisture. I have a friend who has a '55 Strat. I've known him for 30 years, and he's always had this guitar. The guitar sounds better today, and is lighter than it used to be. Is it because of the nitro? Maybe. I do know if it had a boat finish like the new guitars, since he takes such good care of it, it would be like it was when it was new. I like things with a little mileage on 'em.:D