Re: Refinishing the top: pros and cons
I love the look of a beat up Ajr.
It is one of my favorite mandolins for looks.
It is simple and just meant to be played.
I say keep the general beat up appeal, but do a good clean and then maybe some sort of protective light finish on top of what is there.
That might help it stay in current condition, look just a tad nicer, and be protected.
Mandolins: Northfield 5-Bar Artist Model "Old Dog", J Bovier F5 Special, Gibson A-00 (1940)
Fiddles: 1920s Strad copy, 1930s Strad copy, Liu Xi T20, Liu Xi T19+ Dark.
Guitars: Taylor 514c (1995), Gibson Southern Jumbo (1940s), Gibson L-48 (1940s), Les Paul Custom (1978), Fender Strat (Black/RWFB) (1984), Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red/MFB) (1985).
Sitars: Hiren Roy KP (1980s), Naskar (1970s), Naskar (1960s).
Misc: 8 Course Lute (L.K.Brown)
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