Question about the VOS aged white finish on the '68 Les Paul Custom reissue

[Jim Dandy]

I'm working out the details on getting a '68 Les Paul Custom reissue VOS in aged white and I have a question about the finish. I finally got to try a new white one and the finish was not like any of the other VOS finishes I've played. It was sort of matte and satiny and not at all sticky like the other VOS finishes on the ebony Les Pauls I've seen before. I know that the VOS finish on the ebony ones can be polished off leaving a nice glossy finish. Has anyone done the same with the aged white finish? If so, how did it look?

Thanks!

 

[fretnot]

White (nitro) guitars are always a bit tricky. They "stain" easily, and have to be built up, which leaves them a bit thicker than a burst finish in many cases, especially around the neck joint. They look really cool, but will behave a little different than a normal sunburst. I recently saw a white 68 custom that looked killer...good luck!

 

[Boleskinehouse]

Mine came glossy. I don't know how rare that is for Classic White. I guess I'll have to snap some sunshine pics!

 

[Boleskinehouse]

Another thing. Mine has the strongest nitro smell of all my guitars. It smells quite a bit different than a burst. I've been leaving it out of the case, because if you sniff it too much you'd probably catch a buzz.

 

[SFK]

Mine came glossy. I don't know how rare that is for Classic White. I guess I'll have to snap some sunshine pics!

I like that one!

It's the Randy Rhoadsiest!

 

[hunstamash]

I know that the VOS finish on the ebony ones can be polished off leaving a nice glossy finish. Has anyone done the same with the aged white finish? If so, how did it look?

Thanks!

+1, and what would be recommended to polish the finish out?

Mine came with the dulled VOS finish like the one you played.

They're KILLER guitars by the way.........

 

[Jim Dandy]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, it was a killer guitar!

Would Virtuoso do the trick for the finish?

 

[Olli]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, it was a killer guitar!

Would Virtuoso do the trick for the finish?

Should do it!

 

[tehx3d]

did you ever get your hands on one of these? i never thought id say this, but i might consider letting this one go. its an '08, PLEK'd.

 

[Jon BonTempi]

Hi

Im looking for one of these. What are you looking for for it ?

cheers

 

[tehx3d]

Hi

Im looking for one of these. What are you looking for for it ?

cheers

actually im happy to say ive since come to my senses and decided to hang on to it. unless someone made me an offer i couldnt refuse.

sorry and thank you

 

[LongBeach]

Hi

Im looking for one of these. What are you looking for for it ?

cheers

check out CC Music in San Diego. I was their 2 weeks ago and
he had a white 68. it was stunning!

edit: I see your in the UK, do know how that works as far as shipping, taxes, etc.

 

[Texas07R8]

Hey Bole, it's not uncommon for white finishes to smell more than others. Applying a white nitro finish is not an easy task as it takes more grain filler, base primer and then color coat(s) and clear to make it look right. I've heard of some white guitars that never would cure and had to be sent back to Gibson as the white/clear coat could get permanently stained if you left it on a guitar stand too long. I had a white Flying V and I wish I still had her, something about white guitars. Nice Axe!

 

[Mr Insane]

Mine came glossy. I don't know how rare that is for Classic White. I guess I'll have to snap some sunshine pics!

that's pretty nice.