What does MJT stand for guitars?

About MJT – Mark & Matt — MJT Aged Finishes. About Us. The guitar of your dreams. Get Yours.

Where is MJT guitars located?

MJT GUITARS – 16 Photos – Musical Instruments & Teachers – 863 E Central Ave, Carthage, MO – Phone Number – Yelp.

How do you age a guitar body?

A quick and easy way to get the process going is to leave your guitar exposed in the sun for a couple of days. Over time, all lacquer finishes will yellow and age, which will create that vintage patina so many players crave — leaving it in the sun can help speed up that process.

What is Relicing a guitar?

When guitarists discuss relicing a guitar, they are talking about making a newer instrument look worn. This is similar to “wearing in” clothing or deliberately causing something to look more aged. In the guitar market, it can be profitable to relic a guitar. Take caution when you relic your instrument.

What is a nitro finish on a guitar?

A nitrocellulose guitar finish is applied multiple times over several days, with each coat essentially melting the previous one. This process eliminates the need to sand between layers. After full application, the solvent chemicals are left to fully dissolve; leaving a dry resin-like texture.

How can you tell the age of a white guitar?

If you’re intent on aging it as quickly as possible then buy a short wavelength UV lamp, line a box or cupboard with something reflective and stick your guitar in. It’ll take at least a month of almost continuous exposure to see any serious yellowing if that’s a poly finish.

Is Relicing a guitar worth it?

In their favour, relics are good to go, anywhere you like, without the fear of damaging a valuable vintage collectable. There’s always the worry with a wallet-emptying vintage piece over the authenticity of the paint finish, the rightness of a pickguard screw, the veracity of its solder joints.