I dunno, Duffy, but I imagine the gold plating on these guitars (Gibby and Fender included, too) is very thin, and bound to wear off with any rubbing at all.

That's one of the things that I like about LP Customs... I think the worn gold just looks way cool on a gracefully aged instrument. Most probably wouldn't think so, though.

If you're into keeping the guitar pristine for as long as possible, I'd just go for the chrome or nickel look. The AL3000 with chrome and abalone inlays looks killer! I've been drooling over the wide neck version ever since they came out.

Revolving door GAS is a b*tch!