Cocobolo pickup rings are starting to darken on their own!

[Glide-bpm]

Haven't even purchased oil for them...

 

[jak3af3r]

Over time, wood will oxidize and change color. Most rosewoods will darken as will purpleheart unless finished with a UV resistant finish. Those look great!

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Gorgeous...Love the top, and color!!!

 

[11top]

Over time, wood will oxidize and change color. Most rosewoods will darken as will purpleheart unless finished with a UV resistant finish. Those look great!

Cocobolo is especially susceptible. I’ve seen it turn black.

 

[Glide-bpm]

Cocobolo is especially susceptible. I’ve seen it turn black.

Yeah, fretboard and tuner buttons are very dark on that guitar!

 

[UnGauGeD]

Haven't even purchased oil for them...

Are the 15th and 17th fret birds hollow (modern birds)? If so, that is cool man.

 

[Glide-bpm]

Are the 15th and 17th fret birds hollow (modern birds)? If so, that is cool man.

Nope, they're all Black lip mother of pearl birds with white mother of pearl outlines.

Depending on the angle, they can look anywhere from chrome to white to black.

 

[gush]

Beautiful guitar!