tepidy Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I think gibson custom shop does a great job at the VOS finish. I prefer it over glossy. The only thing I would like to see them do is age the pickguards. Seems they overlook them (looks like a new pickguard on a 50 year old guitar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleth Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Agreed. I left the pickguard off my 1960 VOS. I don't tend to beat on that area of the guitar and it just hides the beautiful wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 ...........You want to age or dull out the pickguard you can take steel wool 0000 grit and buff the guard in circular motions, It will take the glosss of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketbot Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Took the pickguard off.......problem solved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Me likes the VOS finish and the Gloss too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I don't mind them, EXCEPT...on the "SG" Les Pauls. They (often) look too faded and/or "Orange-ish," in color. But, I DO love the beveling and scarfing, on the VOS SG's. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matbard Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I don't like VOS. These are fakes "vintage" like relics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I don't like VOS. These are fakes "vintage" like relics. not really. a relic will have the finish dinged, scuffed, faded and sanded down. the VOS is more like a film on top of the finish. using virtuoso and elbow grease, it will shine to near gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm not a fan of the VOS Gunk. I polished it off my R8 ASAP. I do like the dulled hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Dont forget, over time the VOS finish will wear off the body contact points.....ie. where your forearm rubs across the body. Then, you will have a slight shine to the area where the VOS gunk once was. I rubbed mine off with Virtuoso....no regrets, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I rubbed mine off with Virtuoso....no regrets' date=' looks great.[/quote'] lmfao i love taking things out of context Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadCase Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 ^ ^ ^ (That's funny!) Don't love the gloss finish. VOS for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I cleaned my R0 Ebony vos the day after i got it . didn't like it but the price was right. I think a new guitar should look new . imo. My Gear :-) ‘10 LP R0 50th Anniversary Version 3 1/500 (Cherry Burst) ‘09 LP R9 50th Anniversary (Heritage Dark Burst) 1/500, Bought 4-2010 new ‘10 PRS 25th Anniversary Santana Model ,10Top / Santana Yellow ‘09 LP R9 50th. Anniversary 1 of 59 (Rust Burst) ‘09 LP R0 Standard Ebony VOS ‘09 “Wildwood” CS - 356 Quilted maple & Korina ‘05 Les Paul Standard Faded T.B. ‘08 50th comm.edition, G.O.M. Flying V ‘08 July G.O.M. Longhorn Double Cut BV (Trans Blue) ‘08 Firebird VII (metallic red) ‘08 Fender Stratocaster ‘70’s reissue (black / rosewood neck)(Fat‘50’s pups) ‘08 Fender Stratocaster ‘70’s reissue (natural / maple neck) 1999 MIM Fender Stratocaster ’70’s reissue (white / maple neck)(‘69 pups) 1987 Japan Squier by Fender, Stratocaster (white / maple neck) 1986 Ovation Model # 1767-Legend ‘08 Marshall JVM 210H - 1960 AX Cabinet ‘10 Fender Blues Deluxe reissue And some pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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