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King of the Standard Faded Les Pauls?

Patrick Ginnaty

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Very nice... I'd just buff it to a gloss finish. The color looks like my butterscotch '98 R8...
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Gunner

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Axel said:
Howcome the fadeds are so light?
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Don't really know, mine isn't that light though: 8.6lbs/3.9kg's. Since my trustworthy '79 Strat weights 8.2lbs/3.7kg's I didn't find it heavy at all when I bought it...
 
buckwild

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Hey guys. I'm gonna evaluate everything when it gets here. I most likely will do a buff out to get it to shine. I just believe that a top that gorgeous should have a real nice burst. Some of the faded standards have a bad fade where the transitional burst is not smooth and consistent. I'll give a full report when she arrives.

ROCK!!!!
 
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Wow, that's nice! Actually, my Faded is really, really nice (IMHO :) ). But yours looks truly amazing! Not only the uniform flame, but its 3d quality and the angle of which the flames are set as 2 halves of wood. Simply a gorgeous top, friend! I would NOT refinish ...try buffing it out. I did and love the results. BTW, post another pic when you actully get her in your hands!!

Edward
 
55Custom

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Based on the pic, I completely agree with the thread title. Congrats. :jim
 
Axel

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schlacker said:
That's a joke.....right???
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No, why do you think so?

The faded on the top of this page is 7.1 lbs, my Classic is 8.8 lbs and I consider it medium light. The laquer can't be THAT heavy! :)
 
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love the faded honeyburst. been looking for a nice one for over 2 months.... glad to see nice ones are still out there, yours is VERY nice...

( now i am sad... :( ..... )




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chasbo

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phil47uk said:
She certainly has, and what a fine pair they are too...:wow

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P.S... Lovely guitar by the way JBuckwild..:salude
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And you know what was best about them? They were never repaced. Those are bone stock originals! Nice pic.

chuck
 
Belman

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Does anyone have an X-ray image of a faded standard to see how much of the body is weight relieved?
 
lew81

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Is it me or do the tops on faded's look much better than on a regular Standard? I don't like the satin finish though. Is it possible to apply a finish of laquer direct to the satin finish or does it need a complete re-spray?
 
thin sissy

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Axel said:
No, why do you think so?

The faded on the top of this page is 7.1 lbs, my Classic is 8.8 lbs and I consider it medium light. The laquer can't be THAT heavy! :)
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yeah, should feel stupid now too, because I didn't think the laquer weighed that much:hmm
 
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I was wondering why the fadeds are so light here too. The ones I have picked up at the stores felt normal Standard weight which I would guess to be 9+ lbs. Even a lot of Historics are this heavy and more. At 7.1 lbs that is lighter than even most Cloud 9 guitars that have Historic grade light wood and a lot of the wood removed for tone chambers.
 
Wattage

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Man that is a beauty, good luck with it.

My Faded HB weighs in at about 8.25.
 
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