All about Goldtop color:
The Gibson guitar in “Goldtop” color has been manufactured in different models and series over the years. However, one of the most emblematic models with Goldtop finish is the Gibson Les Paul Standard.
Production of the Gibson Les Paul Standard with Goldtop finish began in 1952 and continued until 1958. During this period, Les Paul Standards featured a maple top in Goldtop finish and mahogany body. These guitars are highly valued by collectors and vintage guitar aficionados.
After 1958, Gibson stopped producing Les Paul Standard with Goldtop finish and started using other finishes such as Sunburst. However, in subsequent years, Gibson has released reissues and Goldtop versions of the Les Paul Standard, including limited production models.
During these years there may be differences in the color shades of the Goldtop finish of Gibson Les Pauls manufactured during these years. This is due to several factors, such as the manufacturing process, the materials used and the natural aging of the guitar.
Differences between Aged goldtop and goldtop:
During the early years of production of Les Paul Standard guitars with Goldtop finish (1952-1958), there were variations in color tone due to differences in the application of the varnish and the selection of the maple used in the top. Some Goldtop guitars had a lighter and brighter tone, while others could be more dark and tan or have a yellowish hue (aged).
In addition, the passage of time, exposure to light and other environmental factors can affect the tone of the Goldtop finish on a vintage guitar. Many Gibson Les Paul Standards made in that era have acquired a wear and aging pattern known as “crazing” that can affect the appearance of the original color.
It is important to note that, in modern reissues and current Goldtop versions, Gibson has tried to replicate the tones and characteristics of the original 1950s models. However, there may always be slight variations in color due to different manufacturing processes and the effects of artificial aging.
This GoldTop replicates the color with a less vintage and brighter look, which refers to the last years when Gibson mainly used it on their guitars.
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Guía de aplicación:
- Comenzamos a aplicar el color una vez hemos fondeado la guitarra con Nitorlack Primer.
- Cuando comencemos el trabajo de pintura los poros deben estar cerrados y la veta no debe marcarse
- Aplicamos el producto ya sea en spray o pistola a unos 25 cm.
- Cuando apliquemos debemos seguir un patrón de aplicación, primero horizontal y luego vertical, aplicando de forma uniforme la pintura.
- Aplicamos varías capas, dejando secar entre ellas unas 24 horas y lijando entre ellas, para eliminar las impurezas que queden.
- Este trabajo se dará por finalizado cuando la superficie quede totalmente lisa y sin imperfecciones.
Preguntas frecuentes:
¿ Cuantos spray necesito para barnizar una guitarra?
– Si la superficie está bien cubierta y no es tu primer proyecto de pintura, podrás hacerlo con un spray, aunque no aplicarás muchas capas. Sin embargo si no eres un experto recomendamos usar 2 sprays para un óptimo acabado.
¿A que temperatura debe estar la guitarra durante y después del proceso?
– Se recomienda hacer en un lugar cuya temperatura esté entre 15 y 25 grados. Si el proceso de pintura o barnizado se hace en condiciones de mucho calor o frio pueden hacer que el resultado final no sea bueno.
¿ Donde debo realizar el proceso?
Un sitio limpio será fundamental, para evitar que la suciedad o partículas de polvo se adhieran a la superficie.
¿Es obligatorio lijar entre capas?
No es algo que deba siempre, pero es recomendable para así eliminar las imperfecciones que queden en la pintura al final de cada capa, así como las partículas que puedan adherirse.
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