Lawrence McFadden, Behlen, Deft, Minwax, and most others have anti-yellowing agents. They all have plasticizers in them to help prevent checking too.
Fake tan spray?
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But back to the topic:
A google search of UV light finishes reveals this linky:
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/w00184.asp
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How would sunlight or UV scew up a pickup?
Depending on the colour you're after, a refinish might get you there much faster than "guitar tanning" sessions.
Heat. I'm not saying I know for sure. But unless 6 guys who manufacture PU's sign affidavits saying the heat buildup from the sun won't affect my PAF's, I'm not taking chances.
Heat. I'm not saying I know for sure. But unless 6 guys who manufacture PU's sign affidavits saying the heat buildup from the sun won't affect my PAF's, I'm not taking chances.
The 2 pics look like they were taken under different light condition, so it's hard to judge. The second pic does look more appealing. Personally, I dislike cherry sunburst. I like the ones where the red has faded to a slight amber. I assume that would take years to achieve with exposure. OTOH I don't really care about cosmetics and pedigree as long as the guitar sounds good.Without much time at all last summer - 10-15 hours total in 20-30 minute sessions I went pic 1 to pic 2. Sometimes just in two 30 minute sessions, I could see slight change. I LOVE this top and the color will only get better and better.
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