The traditional finish for wooden organ pipes is always shellac.
It is the most forgiving finish; it does not chip off like lacquer.
It does show scratches that disappear with a touch of alcohol or
more shellac.  It is my personal favorite finish.  If you get really
into it you can learn to French polish.  It is originally shellac
based.

D.L. Bullock    St. Louis
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