Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
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Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
Anyone ever seen a vintage burgundy mist painted guitar?
I'm wondering if this color in this picture is correct meaning the burgundy faded to this cool orangey color or if the color correction is messed up?
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
Never seen anything like that.
Here's a '65 BMM JM for comparison, which is more what the BMMs I've seen have all looked like.
Here's a '65 BMM JM for comparison, which is more what the BMMs I've seen have all looked like.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
Weird
Found another one
Found another one
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
That's what happens when the clear coat yellows due to aging. The Burgundy Mist turns into a sort of brown, Lake Placid Blue turns green, white turns yellow. Sort of a Color + Yellow thing.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
It looks more like an oranged out CAR
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
In most of the pics there, it looks like a browned out BM
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
Gotta see under the guard to be sure.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
regardless it's a nice colour imo
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
That looks a lot like the Gibson colour Sparkling Burgundy (which is sort of a CAR ... a more wine coloured CAR).
This is a good thing by the way - I'm one of those rarities that likes Sparking Burgundy guitars (it's one of the few Gibson custom colours that commands a lower price than the standard cherry!).
That Jazz bass looks pretty awesome.
This is a good thing by the way - I'm one of those rarities that likes Sparking Burgundy guitars (it's one of the few Gibson custom colours that commands a lower price than the standard cherry!).
That Jazz bass looks pretty awesome.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
I would say the Jazzmaster is faded Candy Apple Red - not all examples age like this I believe there were variations in the brands and composition of the lacquers over the years. The environment they were kept in would have some influence as well of course. My old '65 CAR Jag (long gone) went a darker colour for example.
The Jazz bass I think is Burgundy Mist.
The Jazz bass I think is Burgundy Mist.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
That is what I think too. Maybe Maulden7 will post his opinion as he has seen more CAR guitars than most.Marc wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pmI would say the Jazzmaster is faded Candy Apple Red - not all examples age like this I believe there were variations in the brands and composition of the lacquers over the years. The environment they were kept in would have some influence as well of course. My old '65 CAR Jag (long gone) went a darker colour for example.
The Jazz bass I think is Burgundy Mist.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
I don't think so. The area of arm wear is is not CAR - looks much more like BMM and suspect would be confirmed under the guard and in neck pocket. CAR often fades to a metallic bronze color that is distinct from this hue.Marc wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pmI would say the Jazzmaster is faded Candy Apple Red - not all examples age like this I believe there were variations in the brands and composition of the lacquers over the years. The environment they were kept in would have some influence as well of course. My old '65 CAR Jag (long gone) went a darker colour for example.
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Re: Did Burgundy Mist really fade like this?
Yes, that is a faded Burgundy Mist. I have seen both the Gibson Burgundy and Fender's BMM on vintage guitars that have faded to exactly that color while working at Music Machine Guitars. The Gibsons especially but I have absolutely seen vintage BMM guitars eventually turn that color. Not sure what sort of conditions need to be present to make the color do that over time though.