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will give it to the yoof when he gets home from school, he seems to be able to reduce a brand new set of strings to rusty wire within a day so I’m hoping his greasy hormonal hands will darken up the saddles!...
Cold patination techniques are commonly used in the restoration/ reproduction of antiques. There is a business near me (Bury, Greater Manchester) which sells these products, assuming sweat/ time don't give the desired results:
https://www.restoration-materials.co.uk/index.php/metal__marble-antiquing/?k=1906:37::
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/89942/caspercaster#latest
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
A stronger acid acid will do the same job but more quickly. Nickel and copper the same.
I do agree that brass will naturally tarnish quite quickly with sweat - just like copper coins do when handled.
I take off the clear from old Matsumoku brass parts by just leaving them soaking in standard thinners for a couple of days the a quick rub with a rag or soft brass suede brush.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/61134/sarge/p1