Zeppeholic Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hello, I was wondering if the newer 1959 Heritage Cherry Sunburst Les Pauls Reissues will actually age and fade like the original Like if I bought one today, in 40 years will the color fade over time if I play it at least once a day. (since the oringal '59s faded in different colors) Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Gibson say they have gone back to aniline dyes again so in theory it could fade in a matter of weeks like the original late 50s bursts did. That said, I don't think gibson would risk them fading in weeks these days so I guess they must have taken some measures to prevent it. UV filtering in the lacquer is a possibility. I think, given decades, even the modern dyes will lose their reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 put it in the sun long enough and it will fade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppeholic Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 put it in the sun long enough and it will fade Haha, well like Jimmy Page's #1 LP, if you watch their stuff in 1969 (live) and then watch them live again in 1973 his Lp's burst is almost completely faded, that's 4 years. PLUS, it had been refinished by Joe Walsh in the mid-60's Just wondering if in 10 years my H-Cherry R9 will actually age like the original '59 Les Pauls did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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