sunburst wiki:
[ is a type of finish for e.g. musical instruments. At the center of a sunburst-finished surface is an area of transparent gloss (showing the wood grain underneath) that darkens gradually towards the edges before hitting a dark rim. Höfner 500/1's, Gibson Les Pauls, and Epiphone Casinos are examples of instruments that may have a sunburst finish.
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