Hi, there is copper based paint available, and it actually creates a patina over time. I have not used it so I can’t say how well it wears over time. I would fashion some of my own parts out of copper pipe and copper sheet. Taff
Taffy makes good points. I have no experience either with the paint, but I have a bunch of 50+ year old water pipe. I usually polish, cut, flatten it out and shape it to needs. I use it for jack plates, tail pieces, lags for pickups, etc.
Oh, yea , I forgot they have an economy line made overseas? Lace in the US did a limited edition rose gold humbucker years back, seems it was a one off thing?
There’s a company named Guyker that makes antique bronze tuners, they look like an old penny, but they will probably cost $40-50 a set since they’re locking tuners? FYI- rose gold parts can make a guitar look cheap or tacky, depending on the quality, beware?
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Hi, there is copper based paint available, and it actually creates a patina over time. I have not used it so I can’t say how well it wears over time. I would fashion some of my own parts out of copper pipe and copper sheet.
Taff
Taffy makes good points. I have no experience either with the paint, but I have a bunch of 50+ year old water pipe. I usually polish, cut, flatten it out and shape it to needs. I use it for jack plates, tail pieces, lags for pickups, etc.
Oh, yea , I forgot they have an economy line made overseas? Lace in the US did a limited edition rose gold humbucker years back, seems it was a one off thing?
BrianQ,
https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/Lace-Pickup_c_51.html
"Too good to be true..." and all.
There’s a company named Guyker that makes antique bronze tuners, they look like an old penny, but they will probably cost $40-50 a set since they’re locking tuners? FYI- rose gold parts can make a guitar look cheap or tacky, depending on the quality, beware?
How about antiqued brass?
https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/search.asp?keyword=Antiqued+Brass+
Lace humbuckers for $40 a pair?
You sure, lace humbuckers never sell under a $100 a piece?
Did you click my link? I'm seeing lot of options.