Wood color change

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Desmund Nichols

I am wondering, as I was looking into my 5TN and my 6EG, i noticed that the TN has changed color in the neck. The wood looks much darker, compared to my 6EG. Is it normal, or the wood just need to be clean? I was thinking it is because the wood has aged.

The TN is an oil/varnish finish mix and not a sealed lacquer coating. Therefore, it can darken with age and wear. The 6EG will change slightly over time but probably at a slower rate.