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Making a spruce top guitar darker..
Posted on 2/13/16 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 2/13/16 at 9:59 pm
I really like a darker look,is there a certain type of light that will turn it darker? I have one that just is too light,looks almost white,it's a great sounding/playing guitar though.
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Posted on 2/13/16 at 10:29 pm to auggie
Are you talking about staining a guitar?
I would say don't do that. I don't know that it CANT be done, but if you are asking on here, you probably aren't up to the task. Meaning how to do it without changing tone.
I would say don't do that. I don't know that it CANT be done, but if you are asking on here, you probably aren't up to the task. Meaning how to do it without changing tone.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 10:36 pm to LSU alum wannabe
No, I mean something like leaving it under a blacklight,something like that. Don't want to mess with the finish,because that will definitely change the sound.
Eventually,I am sure it will darken,but I am just wondering,Is there a way to make it happen faster?
This guitar has barely seen light for 40 years,it looks so new,that it looks fake.
Eventually,I am sure it will darken,but I am just wondering,Is there a way to make it happen faster?
This guitar has barely seen light for 40 years,it looks so new,that it looks fake.
This post was edited on 2/13/16 at 10:49 pm
Posted on 2/14/16 at 7:49 am to auggie
Best bet is to expose it to natural UV in indirect sunlight, "indirect" because you don't want to pseudo-greenhouse it in a window sill or the like and potentially harm the finish or adhesives, warp the pickguard, etc. Put it in a sunny room on a stand away from the light source and be patient. Keep in mind modern windows likely have UV tints/barriers.
I just found this online and it appears to be a speedy alternative. I personally wouldn't try it or recommend it on a 40-year old acoustic, plus it's not exactly cheap, but it may give you some ideas. Exposing guitar to UV bulb to speed aging.
I just found this online and it appears to be a speedy alternative. I personally wouldn't try it or recommend it on a 40-year old acoustic, plus it's not exactly cheap, but it may give you some ideas. Exposing guitar to UV bulb to speed aging.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:41 am to auggie
Do you know what kind of spruce? I'm assuming Sitka spruce, however what you're describing (almost white) sounds like it could be engelmann.
Not that I would even know how to change the color, I'm just curious.
Not that I would even know how to change the color, I'm just curious.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 12:25 pm to Meursault
It is Sitka,but is really light colored.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 12:28 pm to TheFretShack
Thanx for that!
Posted on 2/16/16 at 4:39 pm to auggie
Take up smoking.
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