Teo22 Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Sorry for the ignorance, but I see these acronyms so often and don't know what they mean. Maybe someone could help me out here. Thanks, Ken
Gitfiddler Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Sorry for the ignorance, but I see these acronyms so often and don't know what they mean. Maybe someone could help me out here. Thanks, Ken Hey Ken, Honest question. The Heritage Guitars website is so antiquated, that most folks don't bother checking it. However, the one thing they do have is a color chart that might answer this question. Hope this link helps. http://www.heritageguitar.com/finishes.html
Teo22 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Posted March 14, 2016 And here I thought it had something to do with the electronics. Thanks, Ken
tbonesullivan Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 I still don't understand the difference between Old Style Sunburst (OSB) and Antique Sunburst (ASB)
Rod Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 I still don't understand the difference between Old Style Sunburst (OSB) and Antique Sunburst (ASB) I just bought a 150 Deluxe that is ASB. It could pass for an amber-tinted natural. The outer part of the burst is very faint. Only thing I can figure is it's supposed to look like it's faded from the sun and age.
DetroitBlues Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 The color chart from the website is horrible. I can't wait for a more suitable update.
gary0313 Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 I think it must depend on who is spraying and who mixed the color on any particular day.
kidsmoke Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 my recollection, from years of drooling on my keyboard, OSB is consistantly a browner sunburst that the others. It's got the requisite guitar pick shaped lighter center that doesn't have the yellow of other bursts, but leans tan, fading to a deep tobacco/coffee. The A-bursts seem to me to have yellow/honey hue to the center that blends with a brown frame that seems to include some reds or something. I just know that I've seen a couple OSB's that elicit visions 18th century violins with a French polish quality to them. Steiner knows what I've been smokin' and can speak to it better than I. I recall slammer had a 150 with a kick ass OSB. And doesn't Kenny's go to Prospect come with OSB?
Yooper Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Here's a view of ASB with the reddish tinge. OSB would be a darker burst and without the red.
Millennium Maestro Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Here's a view of ASB with the reddish tinge. OSB would be a darker burst and without the red. That looks like ALSB, There can be great variances between the same colors on different guitars My working girl ALSB Burnt Amber #1 Burnt Amber #2 Brand New - 4Sale
Yooper Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 The colors really are different depending on amount and type of light. ASB in lower light:
tulk1 Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 my recollection, from years of drooling on my keyboard, OSB is consistantly a browner sunburst that the others. It's got the requisite guitar pick shaped lighter center that doesn't have the yellow of other bursts, but leans tan, fading to a deep tobacco/coffee. The A-bursts seem to me to have yellow/honey hue to the center that blends with a brown frame that seems to include some reds or something. I just know that I've seen a couple OSB's that elicit visions 18th century violins with a French polish quality to them. Steiner knows what I've been smokin' and can speak to it better than I. I recall slammer had a 150 with a kick ass OSB. And doesn't Kenny's go to Prospect come with OSB? My Prospect is a combo of OSB and DALSB, but leans more towards the DALSB family. The Millie DC NFH is genuine OSB all the way!! And the H157 I sold to Cosmikdebris (the pic of the one being used by the summer camp giveaway) is a good example of OSB.
Yooper Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Burnt Amber #2 Brand New - 4Sale This is the one I've been dreaming about.
Gitfiddler Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 I think it must depend on who is spraying and who mixed the color on any particular day. This! Also, some variations of the colors/shades are the special requests of customers or dealers. OSB is very close to ASB according to the color chart. This is my '93 OSB Golden Eagle. There is NO red in this one.
tulk1 Posted March 18, 2016 Posted March 18, 2016 This! Also, some variations of the colors/shades are the special requests of customers or dealers. OSB is very close to ASB according to the color chart. This is my '93 OSB Golden Eagle. There is NO red in this one. I've noticed there is a huge difference in the way OSB looks on Spruce as opposed to Maple. It's a much more subtle transition on the shades. Looks much ........ older, subdued on the Spruce. Still my fav color.
2bornot2bop Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 You got it, most shadings will look different on Spruce, versus on Maple. An OSB on a Heritage SKB
pressure Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I have had a lot of discussions with Mr. Marv Lamb about Heritage doing their best to get the finishes to match on Spruce (usually the front) and maple (usually the back, sides and 5 piece necks). It is not an easy thing to do but you wouldn't know it when you look at the finished Guitars. Just something else that Heritage do so well that we take for granted.
FredZepp Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I find that for both of these finishes , I have photos of them in different lighting that drastically changes the appearance of the finish... anyhow... here's OSB on maple..
tulk1 Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 You got it, most shadings will look different on Spruce, versus on Maple. An OSB on a Heritage SKB As much as I like and admire the Centurion ......... ^^^^ this. And I'm not a huge fan of the Florentine cut. But this KB is something.
FredZepp Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 As much as I like and admire the Centurion ......... ^^^^ this. And I'm not a huge fan of the Florentine cut. But this KB is something. Yeah... I can relate to that. I bet that KB sounds great acoustically too..
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