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Old 03-17-2018, 06:00 PM
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Default Tusq ages with a nice patina
My cedar topped Tayor GC is a few years old now and the top has darkened nicely.

I've also noticed that the Tusq saddle and nut (which I put in) have darkened considerably. My Taylor 12-string has a Tusq nut and saddle that are about two years newer. These are aging as well but I can see such a difference.

I love the way it looks and dread the day I have to put a strikingly white one in there.
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Old 03-17-2018, 06:04 PM
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You can get ‘em in black faz, come included with Emerald guitars.

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Old 03-17-2018, 06:06 PM
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It does age nicely.
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Old 03-17-2018, 06:19 PM
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Noticed this recently on my 11 year old DN8. The aged color Looks great with the burst.
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Old 03-17-2018, 06:22 PM
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My 17 year old Rainsong WS-1000 has its original Tusq nut and saddle, and they are a fairly dark brown by now, not unlike unstained mahogany.
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