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Originally Posted by Vampyre
I think it was because old Gibson's had some sort of lacquered paint vs the poly that is used today.
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This is exactly it.
The paints and finishes we have today outlast the old skool lacquered paint used back then by 100 fold, but each have their benefits still. Today mostly urethane, polyurethane, and cellulose based paints are used.
Many purists say that the old skool lacquered paint is a key contributor to achieving the tone that those guitars produce.
Fuck if I know/care tho.
Put any guitar in my hands and ill play it.