So I have read this forum for a long time. I’m not big on furums due to the vast majority of “experts” that seem to exist. Not being negative but my experience. So I have read a good amount of misinformation about fading. I wanted to share my experiences. I have used many UV methods but prefer the slow process of natural sunlight. It takes time and patience. Any uv lamp that creates heat CAN damage glue and finish. I have NEVER had a issue with sunlight. I obviously avoid peak summertime. I do oil the fret board every once in a while. Every Week or two. I do not cover anything.
My my current project is 2 months in the works. It’s a heritage cherry standard 2016 and it has significant fading. Winter time in NJ NOV DEC JANUARY. First month was no poker chip and no pick guard. Second month is with both. Big bay window direct sun light. Great results. Nice washed cherry along the lines of the historic fades.
Remember NOTHING FAST IS GREAT. take your time and have patience
I have a number of pics to post. Next week I will be rewiring this guitar so I will take pics without the guard and poker chip
First day of fading.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/2B9E07DC-ED8A-4126-89F2-3E88193C9ED2.png
During
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/B576A4C7-90FC-4E33-8AA0-CE5CB845E2ED.png
after 2 month. Pics do it no justice. Huge difference
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/7D0B440A-FBC9-458F-8192-339E479389E4.jpg
My my current project is 2 months in the works. It’s a heritage cherry standard 2016 and it has significant fading. Winter time in NJ NOV DEC JANUARY. First month was no poker chip and no pick guard. Second month is with both. Big bay window direct sun light. Great results. Nice washed cherry along the lines of the historic fades.
Remember NOTHING FAST IS GREAT. take your time and have patience
I have a number of pics to post. Next week I will be rewiring this guitar so I will take pics without the guard and poker chip
First day of fading.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/2B9E07DC-ED8A-4126-89F2-3E88193C9ED2.png
During
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/B576A4C7-90FC-4E33-8AA0-CE5CB845E2ED.png
after 2 month. Pics do it no justice. Huge difference
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/...oads/7D0B440A-FBC9-458F-8192-339E479389E4.jpg
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