Hi Rick,
How long had the old pick guard been in place? My experience is that the denuded spot never quite catches up with the patina of the rest of the top. My 00018 wore a pick guard for 3 years. Has been naked for 7 years. Still shows. Probably the newer no smoking laws in bars I've played have lengthened the tanning process.
I hope your mileage varies. I don't really mind the tan line.
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