isarleiche Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hey Community! For 3 Weeks now, I am the pround owner of a Gibson Les Paul Junior, but i already have a problem. The finish of my guit (http://goo.gl/1jPN8) is a nitrocellulose one. At least it says in the description :D, but mine already has really evil-looking scratches. I made some photos to show you the scratches and one to show how it should look like normally. Is there anything I can do to make it look as perfect as it was or is this just normal? thanks in advance Isar
Big Bill Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 From what I see they just look like pick marks. A little guitar polish should take care of that.
charlie brown Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, or stop playing with a pick, and use your thumb, and fingers. I wouldn't worry about it...just Play! CB
strat-o-steve Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Wow, looks like you got carried away with strumming those power chords! Polish may help, otherwise, settle down, Beavis!
BigKahune Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Learn how to strum without scrapping the finish off. Looks like you took lessons from Springsteen. B)
atj13 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hey Community! For 3 Weeks now, I am the pround owner of a Gibson Les Paul Junior, but i already have a problem. The finish of my guit (http://goo.gl/1jPN8) is a nitrocellulose one. At least it says in the description :D, but mine already has really evil-looking scratches. I made some photos to show you the scratches and one to show how it should look like normally. Is there anything I can do to make it look as perfect as it was or is this just normal? thanks in advance Isar Hi there, nice choice, I see you have the AC4 also. I also have some small scuffs on mine down on the bottom edge, just next to the socket, I dont know what kind of polish is best though. I assume that Gibson polish would be best.....?, also are you aware of the possible issue with rubber foam padding on the guitar stands perhaps reacting badly with your guitars finish? Just cover the foam padding with a cotton cloth to stop it contacting the nitro finish. Enjoy the junior, I am absolutely loving mine!!
BillyGibson Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 You could advertise your relic'ing services and make some extra money for your next guitar. Another week of strumming like that and it'll have a good vintage look to it. Keep on playing.
isarleiche Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 Heya guys :) thanks for your advice, the next time i get into a store i'll buy some polish :D
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I hate to use the "F Word" here, but Fender does have an excellent finish care system, made in conjunction with MacGuiars. Has a cleaning solution, a polishing solution, and a buffing compound all in one package. It's worked beautifully for me. Gibson also has a multi-stage cleaning polishing system. The main advantage there (could be) is that it is formulated specially for nitro finishes. I've had both and found the Fender stuff to be my favorite. Some good quality polish and some elbow grease should take out those little scratches. Personally, I don't worry about 'play marks' that much, they're easily fixed. I am very careful with my guitars, however! You will not find grungy strings or frets, sweat more than one gig old, or 'buckle rash' on ANY of my guitars that were bought new! Normal finish wear is OK, it just shows that it's a working instrument. But I still like my axes to look stunning, at the start of the show anyway!
dem00n Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I hate to use the "F Word" here, but Fender does have an excellent finish care system, made in conjunction with MacGuiars. Has a cleaning solution, a polishing solution, and a buffing compound all in one package. It's worked beautifully for me. Gibson also has a multi-stage cleaning polishing system. The main advantage there (could be) is that it is formulated specially for nitro finishes. I've had both and found the Fender stuff to be my favorite. Some good quality polish and some elbow grease should take out those little scratches. Personally, I don't worry about 'play marks' that much, they're easily fixed. I am very careful with my guitars, however! You will not find grungy strings or frets, sweat more than one gig old, or 'buckle rash' on ANY of my guitars that were bought new! Normal finish wear is OK, it just shows that it's a working instrument. But I still like my axes to look stunning, at the start of the show anyway! Poly finshes...hm I could piss a on a fender and it would shine....id piss on a gibson and the nitro would fade away.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 All my Strats have nitro finishes. Most guitar companies that went poly did so for cost reasons, the EPA and other entities made using nitro-cellulose finishes too expensive. Once newer, less expensive air scrubbing systems came available, some returned to nitro for at least some of their axes. When I think 'poly' I can't help but think of those thick, heavy finishes in the 70's/80's that wouldn't allow the wood to breathe or age properly. Even PRS is using more nitro now, tho it is blended with poly for toughness. I can't recall ever pissing on any of my guitars. Not intentionally anyway!
atj13 Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 I dont think even Jimi did that to the ones he set alight, some respect for the beautiful instrument would be nice.....
dem00n Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 I dont think even Jimi did that to the ones he set alight, some respect for the beautiful instrument would be nice..... Wouldnt be suprised if he did. When your high, you do some stupid ****.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Ya beat me to that one, Demoon! That's why I said 'intentionally' and 'don't recall' on mine, a lot of the late 70's to mid '80's is rather foggy! I have a lot more respect for my guitars, and body, now. Among the worst things I did when high was sell or trade guitars that are now worth a small (or not-so-small!) fortune! Among the casualties- several '60's Strats, a '61 SG/Les Paul Custom 3 pickup, a '57 Goldtop and a '60 Standard. That '60 alone would pay off my house with enough left over for some nice Custom Shop jobs! Damn!
dem00n Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Ya beat me to that one, Demoon! That's why I said 'intentionally' and 'don't recall' on mine, a lot of the late 70's to mid '80's is rather foggy! I have a lot more respect for my guitars, and body, now. Among the worst things I did when high was sell or trade guitars that are now worth a small (or not-so-small!) fortune! Among the casualties- several '60's Strats, a '61 SG/Les Paul Custom 3 pickup, a '57 Goldtop and a '60 Standard. That '60 alone would pay off my house with enough left over for some nice Custom Shop jobs! Damn! I would of cried if i sold any of those, the 60's standard must of been amazing...that goldtop to.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 I will try to find some old performance pics of them since I didn't have pics taken of the guitars themselves. Heck, they were just 'old guitars' back then, the vintage craze was still a way off. I bought the '61 SG/LP Custom and the '60 LP Standard from a small local shop the day after we got signed, $1200 for the pair in '79! Both were in great shape and great voice. The '60's finish was starting to fade nicely and show it's flame a bit more. Running that beauty wide open thru my old 50 watt Plexi and an 8x10 cab....I STILL remember that sound! Just crushing.
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