nitrocellulose Archives

Is Gibson still passing the blame for finish issues? UPDATE November 2023

Gibson’s Senior Director of Product Development, Mat Koehler appears to pass Murphy Labs finish issues on to customers.

Fender Bruno Mars Stratocaster leaks online. New signature in an all-new Mars Mocha Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Nitro vs Poly. Which is better? In the guitar world, the finish debate continues. Guitar Bomb looks at the Pros and Cons of each

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite retains the iconic Les Paul design while introducing a thinner, all-mahogany body.

Fender Japan Souichiro Yamauchi Stratocaster Custom limited edition with CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker and Direct Switch

Gibson Custom Shop Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom in Pelham Blue is currently a Sweetwater GearFest exclusive, but for how long?

Charvel Prashant Aswani So-Cal PA28 in an Inca Silver nitro finish looks like a sublime Super Strat with a high-specification

Some Gibson Murphy Lab owners are reporting that their aged finishes are falling off their guitars. Have you been affected?

Gibson’s Repair & Restoration is now accepting instruments in need of attention at their in-house repair and restoration facility