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GIBSON FINISHES CHART SERIES

While the Faded series guitars have gone in and out of production at different points over the past decade, used examples still represent one of the best values in American-made instruments, regularly listing at a price point typically reserved for less-expensive imports. blackie59 Member Messages 1,124 3 It also polishes to a normal finish with elbow grease.

Phil M Shapeshifting Member Silver Supporting Member Messages 11,821 2 It's actually elf poop. And while some players may thumb their noses at the finish and lack of ornate inlays and binding, Faded Series Gibsons have found fans among prominent touring artists, including Steve Hunter of Lou Reed’s band, James Mercer of The Shins, Patterson Hood of Drive By Truckers, and many others more concerned with quality and value than bling. It appears stickier and 'grubbier' on some instruments, particularly new Memphis historics. Because the finish doesn’t undergo the typical labor- and time-intensive sanding, recoating, curing and buffing regimen required of glossy finishes, Gibson has been able to churn out these guitars out in impressive numbers and at lower cost compared to instruments with glossy finishes.Ī/B’d against much more expensive guitars, many players are impressed by their playability and sound. But once or twice a year, it’s a good idea to do a proper cleaning it prevents residue buildup and gives you a chance to inspect your instrument in closer detail once in a while. Many guitar players argue that the chunky ‘50s style. A quick wipe down with a microfiber cloth after each playing session goes a long way toward keeping your guitar clean. Many Les Paul fans compare the ‘50s and 60s Les Paul, and one of the key elements of the ‘50s Les Paul is the Rounded XL or Vintage 50s neck profile. The Gibson Faded series of guitars and basses is named for its thin, satin-like nitrocellulose finish, which contributes to their resonance and response, according to many enthusiastic owners. Rounded XL or Vintage 50s is a chunky type of Gibson’s neck, which lies somewhere in between a U-Shape neck and a Rounded D-shape neck.