I've started the process of a jazzmaster build with the aid of GSPbasses expert luthier skills. The body and neck are now ready so my attention is turning to the hardware.
I'm looking to fit an anodized guard but want the guitar to have a reliced finish so don't want a shiny gold finish standing out. I know I will get the responses of just play it hard or I don't like relic finishes but thought it was worth an ask.
I've had some experience with aging nickel and plastic components but never anything anodized. Does anyone know the best method to get this sort of finish:
Cheers!
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Modern gold ones look too orange for my tastes
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@meltedbuzzbox so far it's an Alder body with a birdseye maple neck with Brazilian Rosewood board. 62 Jazz neck profile and a 9.5 radius
@WezV I totally agree with the orange appearance. I've been given the heads up by Andrew Short who used to make small runs of anodized jazz guards as to which modern one comes the closest.
I'm still really tempted to try myself so will seriously consider the buffing approach! Cheers
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I was thinking Staytrem bridge and fender trem to keep it more original looking (and keep costs down!!)