Members porterrex Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 Just stumbled over a 31 year old Fender stratocaster that looks great except that the body has some strange "lighter" colored areas. when I hold the guitar its on the top where you put it against your body. Down on the front where it might be dripping from the guitarist when playing hard and long on stage .. I dont know, its my wild guess so I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulskirocks Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 No way, you mean it is NATURALLY reliced?! I hear people pay extra for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 31 year old Fender with dull spots? Send it to me and I'll send you a shiny new one. Deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members porterrex Posted April 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yeahh got your message :poke: So, after the comedians do we have any serious guys and gals here tonight? I know that you are out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 It can be buffed out but that defeats the purpose of owning older guitars, it's not considered damage but patina and character. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Amateur restoring of old guitars usually ruins the value of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members porterrex Posted April 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 not looking for a restoring at all. have seen to many great guitars where someone improved and its a disaster. More looking for a miracle polish or I just keep it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulskirocks Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 We are being comedians because we find the post funny... I think the advice is leave it as it is, play it, and wear it in more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 Just joking before. I would seriously suggest leaving it as it is if you have any inteniton of ever selling it -the mojo will increase the value and any work you do on it (even polishing it too much) will negatively affect the value. That said, if you don't ever plan on selling it, do whatever you want to it. I'd start with a non-abrasive guitar polish (bunch of compnaies make them) and go from there till you're happy wiht the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah, as others have said, and in all seriousness, don't polish it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members porterrex Posted April 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 In a way I understand its like "Can you help me out . My old Brazilian Rosewood Martin has now a totally diferent tone compared with new ones. Any ideas.." I have 34 guitars now and I try to pass a nice guitar without taking it home with me. This one is a real player and in the case there where some case candy as well. So it has both been played/loved and kept the instruction manual, inspectionpaper .... I think its silly with relics. Either its a worn guitar or not. This one has still all the color but this different shades in areas but I now understand its patina. Its rock away Honky Tonk Women as if its a small Keith Richard inside the pick ups .. everything original. vcnyls - I did get your joke (and thought it was funny) So, thanks guys - don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stomias Posted April 2, 2010 Members Share Posted April 2, 2010 "What does sweat do to the guitar body and how to solve it?" How to solve it? Blood and tears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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