Black inlays

Winterls · 05-11-2008, 06:29 AM

How does this happen ?
And how long in the sun will darken the inlays ?
I have a 07 studio in classic white .

loaded six string · 05-11-2008, 09:26 AM

Black inlays? like black black ? Unless you have black inlays put in, this isn't going to happen naturally. Haven't you seen some of the old burst's on here that are 50 years old? There inlays have aged to a little darker, but not BLACK. If your waiting on a 07 studio inlays to age to black, your going to be waiting a long time

***b-squared*** · 05-11-2008, 10:12 AM

If you put a new LP out in the sun, it WILL turn the inlays black.

I don't know exactly why, but a member reported this about 3 weeks ago, (the dude who's guitar smelled like smoke). I've also heard this from the dudes at RS Guitarworks.

If you put your guitar in the sun or expose to UV to fade it, be sure and cover the headstock and fretboard.

BB

Winterls · 05-11-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loaded six string

Black inlays? like black black ? Unless you have black inlays put in, this isn't going to happen naturally. Haven't you seen some of the old burst's on here that are 50 years old? There inlays have aged to a little darker, but not BLACK. If your waiting on a 07 studio inlays to age to black, your going to be waiting a long time

I heard That some guy left his lp out in the sun and his inlays got dark, can someone educate me?

Winterls · 05-11-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

If you put a new LP out in the sun, it WILL turn the inlays black.

I don't know exactly why, but a member reported this about 3 weeks ago, (the dude who's guitar smelled like smoke). I've also heard this from the dudes at RS Guitarworks.

If you put your guitar in the sun or expose to UV to fade it, be sure and cover the headstock and fretboard.

BB

How long in the sun will this happen ?
I have a school concert thats outside, and I dont know how long it might be, can something happen ?

Mike60 · 05-11-2008, 10:17 AM

current inlays are made of acrylic plastic.Vintage inlays are celluloid.

sunlight is not good for the acrylic ones and will leech the colour and turn them grayish.not very attractive IMO.

***b-squared*** · 05-11-2008, 10:17 AM

If you're doing a gig outdorrs it should be ok.

DUring breaks I'd throw a towel over my guitar though, just to keep the sun off.

The member who's inlays turned black left his out for about 12 continous hours or so, I believe.

BB

[Edit--my Dad's computer doesn't spell-check like mine...aarrrggghhh)

Winterls · 05-11-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

If you're doing a gig outdorrs it should be ok.

DUring breaks I'd throw a towel over my guitar though, just to keep the sun off.

The member who's inlays turned black left his out for about 12 continous hours or so, I believe.

BB

[Edit--my Dad's computer doesn't spell-check like mine...aarrrggghhh)

Tanks B2 , the concert shouldn't last more then 3 hours, you think she'll be ok?

[About the spell check, I think theres an option you can turn on

]

Winterls · 05-12-2008, 11:55 AM

Anyone ?

***b-squared*** · 05-12-2008, 12:40 PM

Oh, sure--I've done several outdoor gigs with my R9, with no ill effects. I had it in direct sunlight for the breaks as well.

Have a great gig!

BB

classic · 05-12-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

sunlight is not good for the acrylic ones and will leech the colour and turn them grayish.not very attractive IMO.

If you're the owner of a newer Classic with the greenish/yellowish inlays ... you'll be happy perhaps afterwards ... greyish is better than this piss yellow ...

xsouldriverx · 05-13-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic

If you're the owner of a newer Classic with the greenish/yellowish inlays ... you'll be happy perhaps afterwards ... greyish is better than this piss yellow ...

i like the color of my inlays on my 07 classic. it goes good with the wine red and creme binding. it makes it look a bit warmer

masta_191 · 05-14-2008, 06:58 AM

classic antiques dont have those ugly inlays and have 57's pups in em

on par with standard or even better i recon

Keithers · 05-14-2008, 07:40 AM

I'm the dude who left his smokey les paul on the deck. My inlays did turn a dark grey to black. I spoke with Roman about having them replaced. It is a heartbreaking experience to go through. I left it on my deck while I was at work, about nine hours. Beware, and learn from my mistake.

Mike60 · 05-14-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic

If you're the owner of a newer Classic with the greenish/yellowish inlays ... you'll be happy perhaps afterwards ... greyish is better than this piss yellow ...

based on personal experience...you are better off with the greenish/yellow inlays.
If it bothers you too much then buy a set of celluloid inlays and replace them.

antei · 05-14-2008, 08:47 AM

anyone with pictures of the "black" inlays?

Keithers · 05-15-2008, 11:31 PM

Here is the before and after on my classic

Before......

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After.....

[/IMG]

paulygates · 05-16-2008, 01:11 AM

I think its a good look. It would not bother me.

classic · 05-16-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithers

Here is the before and after on my classic

Before......

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After.....

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That's a really amazing result ... never thought before that it would work ...

What time did you need to get it finally ???

lukeness · 05-16-2008, 01:54 AM

That actually does look pretty cool.

stonevibe · 05-16-2008, 04:44 AM

That look will be a "vintage" Classic in about 25 years time and some idiot will be buying 'grey' inlays to put in his new 2033 Les Paul Classic to make it look retro. Lol

I also happen to think it looks sweet.

Winterls · 05-16-2008, 07:20 AM

It looks awesome lol , don't switch them.

BCRGreg · 05-16-2008, 07:25 AM

Anything is better than green.

'Cept pink.

Keithers · 05-16-2008, 07:48 AM

oh my god guys. I was all set to switch them out now you are all telling me they look cool.....I don't know what to do.

Tell you this......If you'd like this service performed on your les paul to get that "Dark Inlay Look" Just send me your les and I "Darken" them, using my carefully perfected and secret method. I'll return your guitar with a COA signed by me. Remember this is a "by hand method" and is time consuming so it will likely be very expensive. But in the end....you will have an original "Olson Darkened Inlay Les Paul"

Winterls · 05-16-2008, 08:10 AM

Haha , I liked that

GibsonSlash · 05-16-2008, 08:52 AM

Yea, I like that blacked inlay too.

Besides the inlay get darkened, any noticeable changes on the body color?

xsouldriverx · 07-09-2008, 08:14 PM

it would look good on a silver burst for sure

stryker59 · 07-09-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

Anything is better than green.

'Cept pink.

c'mon on man,,,aint you on friggin vacation?

stryker59 · 07-09-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryker59

c'mon on man,,,aint you on friggin vacation?

oooops shoulda looked at the dates of the posts first! NEVERMIND!

Boleskinehouse · 07-09-2008, 08:26 PM

Yeah, that's certainly better than snot green...

05-11-2008, 06:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Winterls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 208 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Black inlays How does this happen ? And how long in the sun will darken the inlays ? I have a 07 studio in classic white . __________________ Because to me, the blues never sounds blue enough, until you play it through a Les Paul.

05-11-2008, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
loaded six string V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wichita,Ks Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 21 Thanked 62 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Black inlays Black inlays? like black black ? Unless you have black inlays put in, this isn't going to happen naturally. Haven't you seen some of the old burst's on here that are 50 years old? There inlays have aged to a little darker, but not BLACK. If your waiting on a 07 studio inlays to age to black, your going to be waiting a long time __________________

05-11-2008, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,512 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Black inlays If you put a new LP out in the sun, it WILL turn the inlays black. I don't know exactly why, but a member reported this about 3 weeks ago, (the dude who's guitar smelled like smoke). I've also heard this from the dudes at RS Guitarworks. If you put your guitar in the sun or expose to UV to fade it, be sure and cover the headstock and fretboard. BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

05-11-2008, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 8,426 Thanks: 0 Thanked 110 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Black inlays current inlays are made of acrylic plastic.Vintage inlays are celluloid. sunlight is not good for the acrylic ones and will leech the colour and turn them grayish.not very attractive IMO.

05-11-2008, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,512 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Black inlays If you're doing a gig outdorrs it should be ok. DUring breaks I'd throw a towel over my guitar though, just to keep the sun off. The member who's inlays turned black left his out for about 12 continous hours or so, I believe. BB [Edit--my Dad's computer doesn't spell-check like mine...aarrrggghhh) __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

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05-12-2008, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Winterls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 208 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Black inlays Anyone ? __________________ Because to me, the blues never sounds blue enough, until you play it through a Les Paul.

05-12-2008, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
*b-squared* MLP Pacific NW! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest WA Posts: 20,512 Thanks: 626 Thanked 701 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Black inlays Oh, sure--I've done several outdoor gigs with my R9, with no ill effects. I had it in direct sunlight for the breaks as well. Have a great gig! BB __________________ Life's too short to deal with bad tone!

05-14-2008, 06:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
masta_191 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Black inlays classic antiques dont have those ugly inlays and have 57's pups in em on par with standard or even better i recon

05-14-2008, 07:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Keithers Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurricane, West Virginia Posts: 95 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Black inlays I'm the dude who left his smokey les paul on the deck. My inlays did turn a dark grey to black. I spoke with Roman about having them replaced. It is a heartbreaking experience to go through. I left it on my deck while I was at work, about nine hours. Beware, and learn from my mistake. __________________ _______ '78 Les Paul Deluxe '08 Les Paul Faded Standard '96 Les Paul Classic '83 Standard Stratocaster '06 Elitist Casino

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Keithers Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurricane, West Virginia Posts: 95 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Black inlays Here is the before and after on my classic Before...... [/IMG] After..... [/IMG] __________________ _______ '78 Les Paul Deluxe '08 Les Paul Faded Standard '96 Les Paul Classic '83 Standard Stratocaster '06 Elitist Casino

05-16-2008, 01:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
paulygates Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bournemouth, UK Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Black inlays I think its a good look. It would not bother me. __________________ 04 LP Std HCSB (Grace) 94 Epi LP Classic Birdseye Maple top (The Captain) 04 Squier Affinity Series Telecaster (Betty) Flextone III XL http://www.thesilverhorses.com/#

05-16-2008, 01:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
lukeness Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Black inlays That actually does look pretty cool.

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stonevibe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 758 Thanks: 11 Thanked 33 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Black inlays That look will be a "vintage" Classic in about 25 years time and some idiot will be buying 'grey' inlays to put in his new 2033 Les Paul Classic to make it look retro. Lol I also happen to think it looks sweet.

05-16-2008, 07:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
Winterls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 208 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Black inlays It looks awesome lol , don't switch them. __________________ Because to me, the blues never sounds blue enough, until you play it through a Les Paul.

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Keithers Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurricane, West Virginia Posts: 95 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Black inlays oh my god guys. I was all set to switch them out now you are all telling me they look cool.....I don't know what to do. Tell you this......If you'd like this service performed on your les paul to get that "Dark Inlay Look" Just send me your les and I "Darken" them, using my carefully perfected and secret method. I'll return your guitar with a COA signed by me. Remember this is a "by hand method" and is time consuming so it will likely be very expensive. But in the end....you will have an original "Olson Darkened Inlay Les Paul" __________________ _______ '78 Les Paul Deluxe '08 Les Paul Faded Standard '96 Les Paul Classic '83 Standard Stratocaster '06 Elitist Casino

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Winterls Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 208 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Black inlays Haha , I liked that __________________ Because to me, the blues never sounds blue enough, until you play it through a Les Paul.

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