zeittgeist Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 My '97 Sweet 16 has a Natural finish, and I like the darker Antique Natural better. Is it possible mine will continue to darken over time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yes I would expect the finishes on Heritages to yellow over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Heritage uses nitrocellulose finishes, so yes, they will 'age.' If you want to speed up the process, play only the coolest of cool jazz in the smokiest of smokin' hot after-hours jazz joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeittgeist Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Heritage uses nitrocellulose finishes, so yes, they will 'age.' If you want to speed up the process, play only the coolest of cool jazz in the smokiest of smokin' hot after-hours jazz joints. Oh Man, if only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 My H-140 was from '85 and it showed no wear at all on the finish. All it showed was lots of love taps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheetsofsound Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 most finishes age. My Ibanez Pat Metheny PM120 is about 10 years old and it's turned a gorgeous amber. However, it was gigged a lot. Not sure if finishes turn amber without sunlight or smoke exposure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 My '97 Sweet 16 has a Natural finish, and I like the darker Antique Natural better. Is it possible mine will continue to darken over time? All finishes age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assumer Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Send it to me for a year, I will age it for you. Might not look any different but it will be a year older when I return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdland Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I have a 1968 blonde Gibson Byrdland that has a deep golden amber color to it now. She's "been around the block" a few times. I also have a 1999 blonde Heritage Sweet 16 that is still considerably lighter than the Byrdland. The Byrdland is 31 years older. I would expect that your guitar will get darker faster if you take it out to gigs and use it a lot. I do know that both of my guitars look much better if they are played a lot. Your guitar is not going to "age" quickly. It just takes time and probably exposure to stuff that's not really all that good for it. BBC Nut Brown Ale might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Heritage uses nitrocellulose finishes, so yes, they will 'age.' If you want to speed up the process, play only the coolest of cool jazz in the smokiest of smokin' hot after-hours jazz joints. And make sure it gets plenty of second hand cigar smoke and the occasional splash of bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Sun light will darken it. Keep it by the window for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Here's what a couple of decades will do to a nitro finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantahoua Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 My 1987 H-535 show some small crack in the finish. I love it! Here is in Quebec, the weather is very dry in winter and very humid in summer, a real nightmare for acoustic guitar! Funny what it did on my 535, look likes the guitar is from the 60's !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Heritage finishes are Timeless !!! ( does that answer the question? ... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I pulled the pickup rings off and the pickguard itself. I see no difference in color and mine is from the very first year of Heritages. While there might be some discoloration over time, its not easy to see on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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