Satin Goldtop Finish:

Inspector #20

Inspector #20

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I'm toying with the idea of making this a satin Goldtop. Any idea where one could obtain the correct paint????

My 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute Goldtop was all black on the back just like this one, so it wouldn't be a big deal...

Thoughts????

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Robert Herndon said:
Well, yes..I was just wondering about the correct shade.
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I really do not think there is a correct shade. I can think of at least 3 shades of LP gold tops off the top of my head. If you want the correct shade for that particular model, that may be more difficult, but try Stew Mac to see if they have "Gibson Gold". If it were me, I would buy a few quality cans, test them on a piece of wood, and spray the one I liked best.
 
RVA said:
I really do not think there is a correct shade. I can think of at least 3 shades of LP gold tops off the top of my head. If you want the correct shade for that particular model, that may be more difficult, but try Stew Mac to see if they have "Gibson Gold". If it were me, I would buy a few quality cans, test them on a piece of wood, and spray the one I liked best.
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Right, if you really must do it...

Gold Top Gold
 
RVA said:
I really do not think there is a correct shade. I can think of at least 3 shades of LP gold tops off the top of my head. If you want the correct shade for that particular model, that may be more difficult, but try Stew Mac to see if they have "Gibson Gold". If it were me, I would buy a few quality cans, test them on a piece of wood, and spray the one I liked best.
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gball said:
Right, if you really must do it...

Gold Top Gold
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Thanks, Guys...If i do it, I want it to look factory produced...
 
eSGEe said:
I will POKE YOU IN THE EYE!

Do not --- it will alter the tone woods -- un balance the centrifugal cosmosian functionality and wreck the EARTH!
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I’m thinking Robert forgot that gold is conductive. He’ll need EMI flame top gaskets as well as tempest grade pup shields. The pots might require chemical iriditing too. Whew, good thing he has friends in the know.
 
eSGEe said:
I will POKE YOU IN THE EYE!

Do not --- it will alter the tone woods -- un balance the centrifugal cosmosian functionality and wreck the EARTH!
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Yeah that! Oh, and gold tops are just plain ugly.
Just my personal, humble, uninformed opinion, of course!:)
 
Do exactly what you want Robert. I'm sure it will turn out spectacular!
And, after all, it is your guitar and you are ultimately the only person who has to be happy with it, right!
 
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