Strange Discoloration on Tortoise Pickguard

[Jeff Perkins]

So I've removed a pickguard, very carefully, from the '67 SJ Deluxe most of you have seen my other post on. Most of it came off just fine, but in a couple of spots I got this strange discoloration. You can see the light brown spots in the picture. What would be the best way to fix the color on that? A new pickguard is out of the question unless I can find someone to make it for me, but the customer doesn't want to pay for that. Gibson wants an exhorbanent price for a replacement. Any suggestions on what might fix it?

[Frank Ford]

I had, and have, a few post-op complications, but today I took my first field trip out into the sun and fresh air.  Eleven days after surgery, I have serious difficulty believing that they knocked me out, cut me open, killed me, fixed me, and restarted the old system!

 

I feel GREAT, of course!  Have no clue as to how long recovery will go - takes a while for buildup of strength, I'm certain.  

[Joshua Levin-Epstein]

Frank, It's great to hear from you. We've been on our best behavior but you know how things get.

 

See you soon.

 

Joshua

[Jeff Perkins]

I agree with everyone, it's nice to have you back Frank. I always appreciate your opinion on everything I'm ignorant on. Hope you recover quickly!