There might be, but where to find that info.? Get some color coupons from your local paint store and try to match it ?It's actually down to the wood where in the pic looks like there is some coloring left. I was just wondering if there is a standard color for these guitars?
Actually that was my concern before I went to look at it, no wood lost. The finish is very thin with no gloss.Brütal. A little scotchbrite pad would have knocked off the gloss enough to make that a fast player. Now I'm concerned about how much wood has been lost.
In which case, I'd oil it and call it a day. It's a regular issue Epiphone, not some rare collectable. Get it playing good and enjoy.Actually that was my concern before I went to look at it, no wood lost. The finish is very thin with no gloss.
It looks like somebody had a "sticky neck" issue with the original finish. Looks like they effectively resolved the issue but, for whatever reason, wasted no care or patience to get there! I can relate to the "sticky neck" feeling but it's not something that really bothered me that much. (I have enough to deal with on the opposite side of the neck!) That neck could look a whole lot better without having to learn, the hard way, that painting stuff can get just as complicated as anything else. Ending up with a smooth, consistent, and relatively flawless result can be an elusive accomplishment. Plus, it's the back of the neck. Matching the color exactly would be great but is it worth the effort? If it was mine, I'd start with some 400 grit sandpaper and even up the ends. If you just took it up to the corner of the contour on both ends it would look far better. That would probably take less than an hour but then your likely to see a difference between what you just sanded compared to the rest of the neck in between the ends. I'd plan on doing the middle part too so it's consistent. Then, I'd do exactly what you've done and solicit opinions. Your looking for something somewhere between applying multiple coats of clear coat and "just take a sharpie". Just remember, this is NOT a case where "you'll get out as much as you put in." There's a limit on the top end so don't overdo it. There's hundreds of suitable products available. An easy to apply finishing oil makes the most sense to me. Right now it looks like a shaved cat, so you're likely to see an improvement no matter what.