My first build, the KMG OM

[dave d]

On the first build I was too eager to put it all together and play it so I didn't do a stellar job at rubbing out the finish. It was very smooth but didn't have the crystal clarity that I wanted, or the gloss.

I've taken a bit of time to take off the strings and do some polishing, so it's more mirror-like now. Maybe too much! But the nice grain of the rosewood is still plain to see from most angles.

This weekend I'll go through a set-up on it and see if I can improve on the sound and playability.

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[John Parchem]

Absolutely gorgeous! The polished finish looks great. Now you can not play it or you will get finger prints!

[Ray Ussery]

Just beautiful! WARNING though...it won't be your last...something in the wood, or finish or...it's addicting..some say worse than a squirrel and peanut butter... :>)

Ray

[Kevin in California]

Most yummy. And I thought it looked great before the rub out.

Kevin

[TonyinNYC]

That is a nice finish! What did you use?

[Fred Blom]

That is a great looking guitar. I'm a sucker for the OM size/shape. Nice finish!

[dave d]

Whoops, I never noticed Tony's question until now. The finish on the back and sides, after pore-filling with zpoxy, is Minwax Wipe-on Poly.