50's Tribute Wear & Tear

in2madness · 08-11-2012, 11:03 AM

This is my 50's Tribute Gold Top (Thomann dealer exclusive 1st run). The guitars about a year old but has only been gigged for the last 3 or 4 months on rotation with other guitars. Someone asked how quickly these finishes wear so I thought i would post some pics.
Forearm wear

Miscellaneous dings and scratchs

This wear is caused by a wedding ring (when being used by the other guitarist in the band)

PA speaker stand headstock collision

Rodolphe · 08-11-2012, 11:34 AM

Those faded finishes gives instant mojo when you touch the guitar, but it looks cool

Paul_Cat · 08-11-2012, 01:48 PM

All looks good to me! Keep banging the girl up.

aksak · 08-11-2012, 03:05 PM

Almost ready to change its name for Tribute Road Worn

Ansen · 08-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Wow, this is a very thin finish..

copperheadroad · 08-11-2012, 11:39 PM

I'm refinishing a les paul right now & at 5 coats I'm pretty sure its equal to what my 60's tribute is now ..I was tempted to leave but ...................
remember more coats ,longer cure time 20 coats =6 weeks
5 coats =0 weeks & IT FELT HARD as a rock ..........Ac/dc/Viagra

ARandall · 08-12-2012, 01:54 AM

er, doesn't the 50's tribute share the 'pre-worn' arm and lower bout bits of the 60's tribute.

CapeRR · 08-12-2012, 07:15 AM

Neither have a pre worn arm.

in2madness · 08-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARandall

er, doesn't the 50's tribute share the 'pre-worn' arm and lower bout bits of the 60's tribute.

No. Here is a pic of the guitar after it was finished. It was bought as a project guitar and the top was polished up. No pre wear.

I based it on one of Larry Corsa's CV guitars but with Bare Knuckle PG Blues 50's wiring and PIO caps.

ToneasaurusRex · 08-13-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARandall

er, doesn't the 50's tribute share the 'pre-worn' arm and lower bout bits of the 60's tribute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapeRR

Neither have a pre worn arm.

There is a little sanded 'wear' on mine right where the forearm would rest. Artificial wear or relicing varied on these instruments; some had very noticeable worn patches, while others had barely visible or no wear.

Peace

Rex

Hard2Hear · 08-13-2012, 03:28 PM

I bought one of the early ones and it smelled strongly like spray paint. Has that gone away? I got rid of mine after a little while. It smelled different than any other Gibson I have.

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in2madness Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 872 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	50's Tribute Wear & Tear This is my 50's Tribute Gold Top (Thomann dealer exclusive 1st run). The guitars about a year old but has only been gigged for the last 3 or 4 months on rotation with other guitars. Someone asked how quickly these finishes wear so I thought i would post some pics. Forearm wear Miscellaneous dings and scratchs This wear is caused by a wedding ring (when being used by the other guitarist in the band) PA speaker stand headstock collision Paul_Cat, Rodolphe and LesterDude like this. __________________ *There are no masters of the guitar only students*

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copperheadroad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Botwood,Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 677 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 50's Tribute Wear & Tear I'm refinishing a les paul right now & at 5 coats I'm pretty sure its equal to what my 60's tribute is now ..I was tempted to leave but ................... remember more coats ,longer cure time 20 coats =6 weeks 5 coats =0 weeks & IT FELT HARD as a rock ..........Ac/dc/Viagra

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ARandall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,323 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 50's Tribute Wear & Tear er, doesn't the 50's tribute share the 'pre-worn' arm and lower bout bits of the 60's tribute.

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CapeRR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 663 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 50's Tribute Wear & Tear Neither have a pre worn arm. __________________ 2011 Les Paul Traditional Faded 2011 Les Paul 50's Tribute w/ 57 Classics 2012 Squier Vintage Modified 70's Strat 2009 Norman B20 Acoustic Marshall JMD102 Peavey Vypyr 30 Crate V58

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Hard2Hear Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 50's Tribute Wear & Tear I bought one of the early ones and it smelled strongly like spray paint. Has that gone away? I got rid of mine after a little while. It smelled different than any other Gibson I have.

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