OhioKid Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I just recently got an SG classic (which sounds amazing btw) and it is my first guitar with a rosewood fretboard. It looks like t is starting to fade and the low strings side it is a dark brown, but on the side with the higher strings, it is turning to a lighter brown. Has anyone ever experienced this before? Any suggestions, I really don't want to lose tone from this amazing instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Dab a little lemon oil on it with your finger than wipe it dry. Are you in a dry climate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Has the guiitar been exposed to the sun ? Do you have any pictures ? Some formulations of lemon oil initially darken the wood, and then the tint becomes slightly lighter. Most lemon oil preparations are actually around 99% mineral oil with a lemon fragrance. Products with real lemon oil are corrosive to lacquer, binding, frets and adhesives. This is why Martin advise against using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKid Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Well sometimes it may sit in the sun on a sunny day, but I usually close the blinds when I'm not in my room. I'll try to get some pictures as soon as I can borrow my sisters camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKid Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 http://s559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/ohiokid/?action=view¤t=Guitar004.jpg http://s559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/ohiokid/?action=view¤t=Guitar001.jpg http://s559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/ohiokid/?action=view¤t=Guitar002.jpg There are some of the pictures i got. If you look around the high E and B strings the neck looks a little lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT ED Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Realy thats nothing to worry about it just looks like the tone of the wood. If your that bothered then remove the strings and rub in some lemon oil and it will all look the same shade. Unless its ebony it will always have slight colour changes in the grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geff Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Im going to start by saying "Im no expert" but, maybe if you are concerned about fading, you should consider keeping your axe in a case or at the very least a gig bag. Direct sunlight is not good for most things and with a guitar there is more than just fading to worry about (wood can dry out and it could warp particularly if it gets the heat of the sun from a particular angle all the time). I know it looks cool to have it out on a stand and it also encourages practicing regularly to do so but if you must do that, put it well back away from the window in the most shaded part of the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnolivos Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 oh, and let me say, that is a gorgeous SG you go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKid Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks for all your help! I will keep it on the other side of the room where, there is no sun shining in. Also, if anyone is looking around for a new guitar, try the classic out. It is one awesome guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGman94 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Unless its ebony it will always have slight colour changes in the grain. Ebony actually tends to have more changes of color in the grain because it is a finer grain than rosewood or maple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Sweet ax! That definitly looks like normal color variation in the wood. Nothing that anyone has done. Color does not affect tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It looks fine - but it's wise to keep an instrument out of the sun. The heat causes rapid loss of moisture which can lead to cracks forming. Also, UV radiation is absorbed which damages the lignin holding the wood cells together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Spend $20 and buy some Fret Doctor. Best stuff there is. It also does a nice job darkening the board. Before After Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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