singemonkey wrote
I think all these manufacturers have their own finish formulae that give them a distinctive look - even if the guitar design is identical. Just for the record, the "tea-burst" officially carries the description "violin finish" in Tokai-speak. So if you see an LS160VF, that's what it's referring to.
I'm definitely partial to the plain-top LPs. If there's flame it should just be a hint I think. Flame gets over the top quickly. But I'm in a minority opinion there. The great thing about a clear finished maple top is that any top will show you unique, three dimensional seeming features, that make the guitar entertaining to look at while you play it.
Don't feel alone....those "monster" flametops give me the creeps....Shaun's LP has just about the maximum flame I can bear... ? but again it's a matter of taste hey.
