Paul S Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 Stupid question #347. If I stick my pale honey coloured new-ish maple neck out into sunlight on sunny days, will it age and darken the finish much quicker than leaving it indoors? I suspect the answer will be 'yes' but not sure by how much. Ta. Quote
itu Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 UV will affect the colour of the lacquer or colour first and then the wood (lacquer may contain UV inhibitor). The temperature changes are big (although the color of the wood is light) so the neck could turn all the time. Take a picture of the neck before starting the ageing. Then after 100, 200, 500 and 1 000 hours. If your studio has steady lighting, you should see the change. By the way, UV rays (A and B) get through the clouds, the sun does not have to shine from a cloudless sky. 1 Quote
Paul S Posted April 16, 2019 Author Posted April 16, 2019 Thanks. I hadn't considered the effect of the temp. changes. Probably not worth taking a risk. Quote
itu Posted April 16, 2019 Posted April 16, 2019 I do not see the temperature changes a risk until you keep only the neck facade against sun. Think about a meat that you want to prepare on open fire. This is just the same. Turn it. 1 Quote
Paul S Posted April 16, 2019 Author Posted April 16, 2019 I see. Might add some seasoning and BBQ sauce 1 Quote
Manton Customs Posted April 16, 2019 Posted April 16, 2019 It depends on the finish. Maple with no finish on it will actually get bleached/ paler in sunlight. Some finishes don't yellow either so it depends on what finish is on it. Old school polyurethane and Nitro both will though. The best way to get a yellower neck would be to spray some tinted clear. There probably won't be much risk from the suns heat...we're in England after all. 1 1 Quote
Paul S Posted April 16, 2019 Author Posted April 16, 2019 Maybe I could take the neck on holiday with me! I'm guessing it is poly - the bass is a Squier VM Mustang. Damned fine little fella it is too. Quote
Machines Posted April 16, 2019 Posted April 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Manton Customs said: There probably won't be much risk from the suns heat...we're in England after all. I left my Jazz Deluxe out last year, it warped the pickguard. Had to soak in boiling water and left it under a heavy granite chopping board for 10 mins to fix. 1 Quote
Manton Customs Posted April 16, 2019 Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) Yes...wasn’t being too serious there. Obviously best to use some common sense if attempting this. Edited April 16, 2019 by Manton Customs Quote
Paul S Posted April 16, 2019 Author Posted April 16, 2019 Common sense? Anyone got a link to where I could find some? 1 Quote
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