Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

[Thundermtn]

Just curious how many people have a flame maple topped guitar that has improved in chatoyancy or flame definition as it matured?

 

[dave74]

Re: Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

Do they really do that?

 

[AlexR]

Re: Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

I can't think of any reason they would do.....unless a colour has faded away and become more clear.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

My wood has aged fine. It's changed colour a bit but nothing drastic and overall it performs just the same as when it was younger.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

I don't think any of mine have changed, but they're not really exposed to the sun very much.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Has your maple top evolved as it aged?

Do they really do that?

The red pigment in a cherry burst Les Paul used to fade over time, which is why so many vintage LPs are more lemon than cherry. Modern pigments are more stable, but still subject to fade if exposed to direct sunlight.