Amber colour

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PunchyStrummer
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Amber colour

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Hi all,

When a guitar turns an amber colour over time, is it mostly the finish yellowing or the wood ageing?
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jps
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Re: Amber colour

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Yes,
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Re: Amber colour

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It’s mostly the finish yellowing over time. That explains why certain finish types amber over time and others do not.
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Re: Amber colour

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Ah, I see. Thanks for your replies :D
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