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  • #16
    Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

    As soon as a new metal is created..... until then.
    aka Chris Pile, formerly of Six String Fever

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    • #17
      Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

      Originally posted by ICTGoober View Post
      As soon as a new metal is created..... until then.
      I understand your point... but for me personally, i would be fine with something that was plastic in nature as long as it had the look and sheen, if you see what i mean? I.e. metal not required
      Sanford: "The hardest part about tone chasing is losing the expectations associated with the hardware."

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      • #18
        Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

        Originally posted by Jack_TriPpEr View Post
        Wow! That's aweful customer service. What did you end up doing?
        I buy used, buy Gibson, or anything not Fender/FMIC; at least not new.

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        • #19
          Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

          Wipe with water and a cloth. Anything abrasive will take the gold off like nothing.
          Originally posted by LesStrat
          Yogi Berra was correct.
          Originally posted by JOLLY
          I do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.

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          • #20
            Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

            Originally posted by Jack_TriPpEr View Post
            Just curious if anyone is aware of a material that looks like gold, is not expensive from a manufacturing cost standpoint, that could be used instead of gold for pickup covers? I guess I am a little suprised that given the state of modern material sciences, no manufacturer has figured out a substitute for gold plating...
            Solid gold would do it, but for that darn "not expensive" criterion.
            Originally posted by LesStrat
            Yogi Berra was correct.
            Originally posted by JOLLY
            I do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.

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            • #21
              Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

              Maybe I'll try some Krylon...

              Originally posted by Bad City
              He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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              • #22
                Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

                Originally posted by ICTGoober View Post
                As soon as a new metal is created..... until then.
                New alloys are created all the time. There isn't really enough of a business case to be made for the kind of investment that it would require.

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                • #23
                  Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

                  Might want to try a jewelers anti-tarnish cloth. http://hagertyusa.com/jewelry-polishing-cloth/
                  “Practice cures most tone issues” - John Suhr

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                  • #24
                    Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

                    Originally posted by Aceman View Post
                    Maybe I'll try some Krylon...

                    like the Wig and Spandex
                    its all just for show
                    EHD
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                    Carvin Belair / Laney GC80A Acoustic Amp (a gift from Guitar Player Mag)
                    GNX3000 (yea I'm a modeler)

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                    • #25
                      Re: How to De-Tarnish Gold pickup covers...

                      Yep
                      Originally posted by Bad City
                      He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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