Billy Porter
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Ok - not a real burst but a 73 LPC in cherry sunburst
Inspired by what Nicolasrivera (thanks) had done I thought I’d see if I could fade my 71 LPC. Having lived most of its life in a case for safe storage it had next to no fade and had been accused of being a clownburst on this forum. I want it to look like the old guitar that it is, so for the last 10 or so weekends ( I’ve been working away during the weeks) I’ve had it sun-bathing in our secure back garden – yes the sun does shine ‘Up Norf’ - and also let it get some indirect natural light last week.
I don’t think the photos show fully the real change. I’ve decided to stop giving it direct sunlight as the amber is also fading plus I haven’t been able to play it for a while. I masked the fretboard and headstock to stop any unwanted fade to the ebony and any damage to the inlays. I think that the tuning keys have alos faded a bit. I’m personally very impressed and happy with the results. Some befroe and after piccies
Is this a clownburst ?? (Before)
Before
After
Before
After
After
Under the switch surround
Even the amber faded ! (oops - I left the bridge and tailpiece on:wah )
I’d also appreciate any info on the capacitors. I’m guessing they’re not stock as very little was original when I bought the guitar in 84-85
I've a bunch more photos if anyone is interested
Disclaimer – I am not recommending that anyone copy what I have done. I wasn’t as concerned about spoiling my Gibby as you may be !!!!!
Inspired by what Nicolasrivera (thanks) had done I thought I’d see if I could fade my 71 LPC. Having lived most of its life in a case for safe storage it had next to no fade and had been accused of being a clownburst on this forum. I want it to look like the old guitar that it is, so for the last 10 or so weekends ( I’ve been working away during the weeks) I’ve had it sun-bathing in our secure back garden – yes the sun does shine ‘Up Norf’ - and also let it get some indirect natural light last week.
I don’t think the photos show fully the real change. I’ve decided to stop giving it direct sunlight as the amber is also fading plus I haven’t been able to play it for a while. I masked the fretboard and headstock to stop any unwanted fade to the ebony and any damage to the inlays. I think that the tuning keys have alos faded a bit. I’m personally very impressed and happy with the results. Some befroe and after piccies
Is this a clownburst ?? (Before)
![PIC_0004-before.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/PIC_0004-before.jpg)
Before
![LP2forLPforum-1.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/LP2forLPforum-1.jpg)
After
![IMG_0503.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0503.jpg)
Before
![PIC_0018.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/PIC_0018.jpg)
After
![IMG_0515.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0515.jpg)
After
![IMG_0535.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0535.jpg)
Under the switch surround
![IMG_0505.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0505.jpg)
Even the amber faded ! (oops - I left the bridge and tailpiece on:wah )
![IMG_0506.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0506.jpg)
I’d also appreciate any info on the capacitors. I’m guessing they’re not stock as very little was original when I bought the guitar in 84-85
![IMG_0523.jpg](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/Billy_Porter/IMG_0523.jpg)
I've a bunch more photos if anyone is interested
Disclaimer – I am not recommending that anyone copy what I have done. I wasn’t as concerned about spoiling my Gibby as you may be !!!!!
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