Aging fretboard inlays

PeteTerra · 07-01-2009, 06:59 AM

If you came here hoping to see how to do it, this is exactly what I'm asking.

Guys, again I need your help. I want to age my epi les paul fretboard inlays(and bindings if possible), so, how can I do that properly? I heard about aging it with dye, but I want to hear from you, what you'd suggest me to do?

Thank you for your attention!

vladmaximus · 07-01-2009, 07:02 AM

erkkk...can we aging the inlays???

i dont know...maybe...

hi hi hiiii

Fuelish · 07-01-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteTerra

I heard about aging it with dye, but I want to hear from you, what you'd suggest me to do?

My vote for aging a fretboard would be play it hard everyday for years, rarely if ever cleaning it...... your finger sweat, skin oil, and action/friction will definitely age it. Although, I'm sure you mean artificially "age" it, and I don't play that game.... good luck

Sinmastah · 07-01-2009, 11:44 AM

You will have a very hard time aging the binding and inlays. The inlays are plastic, not mother of pearl. Also the binding has polyurethane on top, which pretty much will block out any way of aging. Also I think it is a different type of binding that Epiphone uses.

RMC1 · 07-01-2009, 11:53 AM

If you Scrape the Binding with a Razor Blade,removing the Poly,it can then be done.I`ve done one,but unless you are confident enough to take on scraping with a Blade,i would encourage you not to do it.It does work though.As for the Inlays,forget it,they`re Mother of Toilet Seat.

standard man · 07-01-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RMC1

As for the Inlays,forget it,they`re Mother of Toilet Seat.

-=[Shifty]=- · 07-01-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RMC1

If you Scrape the Binding with a Razor Blade,removing the Poly,it can then be done.I`ve done one,but unless you are confident enough to take on scraping with a Blade,i would encourage you not to do it.It does work though.As for the Inlays,forget it,they`re Mother of Toilet Seat.

Listen to that man, he's got one of the most beautiful aged Epi LPs.

The Guitarist · 07-01-2009, 03:28 PM

rub tea bags on the neck?

RMC1 · 07-01-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

Listen to that man, he's got one of the most beautiful aged Epi LPs.

You`re too kind to me Shifty

RMC1 · 07-01-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by standard man

I`m doing what i`ve always done,just telling it like it is

River · 07-01-2009, 03:38 PM

I thought you only found Mother of Toilet Seat on old Hofners.

RMC1 · 07-01-2009, 03:41 PM

Hm,better Re Name it then River huh.How about... "Mother of God!,what the F**k`s that made of "

matthornet · 07-01-2009, 03:46 PM

lightly scorch the inlays with fire.... I dont know what am I saying but hey, who knows it might work LOL! But yea, you wanna take it from RMC1 for Epi aging stuff... I'd like to hire do mine if he isn't thousands of miles away.

River · 07-01-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RMC1

Hm,better Re Name it then River huh.How about... "Mother of God!,what the F**k`s that made of "

That works!

Where can I see some pix of your aging job, Rich?

RMC1 · 07-01-2009, 03:53 PM

I`ll upload some Tomorrow.They`re all on my Desktop PC,and i just can`t be bothered to drag my lazy Ass upstairs to turn the damn thing on.I`m far too busy sitting here on the Couch having a read on MLP,whilst Maria`s sat at the side of me,trying to get my attention

-=[Shifty]=- · 07-01-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RMC1

You`re too kind to me Shifty

Naw, I'm just tellin' it like it is!!

PeteTerra · 07-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Ok guys...well, would be easier then to buy some new(real mother of pearl) inlays for my fretboard.
Anyway, thank you for your attention...

RMC1, I'd like to see some pictures of your Epiphone Les Paul!

LEFTY LES · 07-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Unless its done really well, from someone whos really good at it, like Jonesy, I don't like it. Even the Road worn series from Fender, the fret boards look like shit.

Anyone here think that looks good?

standard man · 07-01-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

Unless its done really well, from someone whos really good at it, like Jonesy, I don't like it. Even the Road worn series from Fender, the fret boards look like shit.

Anyone here think that looks good?

No.

vladmaximus · 07-01-2009, 11:04 PM

hmmm hmmmmmmm....

RMC1 · 07-02-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

Unless its done really well, from someone whos really good at it, like Jonesy, I don't like it. Even the Road worn series from Fender, the fret boards look like shit.

Anyone here think that looks good?

I`m with you on that one Lefty,it just looks wrong.

07-01-2009, 06:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeteTerra Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rio Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Aging fretboard inlays If you came here hoping to see how to do it, this is exactly what I'm asking. Guys, again I need your help. I want to age my epi les paul fretboard inlays(and bindings if possible), so, how can I do that properly? I heard about aging it with dye, but I want to hear from you, what you'd suggest me to do? Thank you for your attention! __________________ @HellPete www.myspace.com/peteterra

07-01-2009, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
vladmaximus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MALAYSIA Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 55 Thanked 51 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays erkkk...can we aging the inlays??? i dont know...maybe... hi hi hiiii __________________ I am VladMaximus,a musician from Malaysia...ROCK ON!!! Music Tools ---> - 1978 TOKAI REBORN LES PAUL - GODIN ARTISAN ST6 - SQUIER DELUXE DAPHNE BLUE - SQUIER SHAM KAMIKAZE SIGNATURE - LTD F-50 - MARSHALL MG10 - LINE6 POD X3 LIVE Watch my videos performance,click this ---> http://www.youtube.com/user/vladmaximus78 PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT OK..THANKS

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Sinmastah Epi Verification Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota. Posts: 8,372 Thanks: 7 Thanked 253 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays You will have a very hard time aging the binding and inlays. The inlays are plastic, not mother of pearl. Also the binding has polyurethane on top, which pretty much will block out any way of aging. Also I think it is a different type of binding that Epiphone uses. __________________ Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Cherry (Tone Mojo'd and WB'd) Faded Cherry Epiphone SG G-400 Flamed Cherry SunBurst Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Fender Mexi Oly White Strat Squier Natural Vintage M Jazz bass Peavey Classic 50 SG's FTW

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RMC1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere in the UK Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 4 Thanked 290 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays If you Scrape the Binding with a Razor Blade,removing the Poly,it can then be done.I`ve done one,but unless you are confident enough to take on scraping with a Blade,i would encourage you not to do it.It does work though.As for the Inlays,forget it,they`re Mother of Toilet Seat. __________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ Last edited by RMC1; 07-01-2009 at 01:08 PM.

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07-01-2009, 03:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
RMC1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere in the UK Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 4 Thanked 290 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays Hm,better Re Name it then River huh.How about... "Mother of God!,what the F**k`s that made of " __________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

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matthornet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 424 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays lightly scorch the inlays with fire.... I dont know what am I saying but hey, who knows it might work LOL! But yea, you wanna take it from RMC1 for Epi aging stuff... I'd like to hire do mine if he isn't thousands of miles away. __________________

07-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
RMC1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere in the UK Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 4 Thanked 290 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays I`ll upload some Tomorrow.They`re all on my Desktop PC,and i just can`t be bothered to drag my lazy Ass upstairs to turn the damn thing on.I`m far too busy sitting here on the Couch having a read on MLP,whilst Maria`s sat at the side of me,trying to get my attention __________________ http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

07-01-2009, 08:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
PeteTerra Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rio Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aging fretboard inlays Ok guys...well, would be easier then to buy some new(real mother of pearl) inlays for my fretboard. Anyway, thank you for your attention... RMC1, I'd like to see some pictures of your Epiphone Les Paul! __________________ @HellPete www.myspace.com/peteterra

07-01-2009, 09:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,418 Thanks: 86 Thanked 149 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays Unless its done really well, from someone whos really good at it, like Jonesy, I don't like it. Even the Road worn series from Fender, the fret boards look like shit. Anyone here think that looks good? __________________ All I do is play music and golf. Which one should I give up when I retire?

07-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
vladmaximus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MALAYSIA Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 55 Thanked 51 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Aging fretboard inlays hmmm hmmmmmmm.... __________________ I am VladMaximus,a musician from Malaysia...ROCK ON!!! Music Tools ---> - 1978 TOKAI REBORN LES PAUL - GODIN ARTISAN ST6 - SQUIER DELUXE DAPHNE BLUE - SQUIER SHAM KAMIKAZE SIGNATURE - LTD F-50 - MARSHALL MG10 - LINE6 POD X3 LIVE Watch my videos performance,click this ---> http://www.youtube.com/user/vladmaximus78 PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT OK..THANKS

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