On that guitar, I go gold all the way and I'm not a fan of gold hardware either. It just looks "right" on that color LP... It'll fade over time anyway with a little sweat...
This is what I'm after. I'm after one of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul Studio models right now. People are asking absolutely ludicrous amounts for the non-Studio signature models.
I would play it with the gold, it will wear off quickly enough. I am no fan of gold hardware but it just looks right on that guitar. Any other guitar I would speak differently but not on a custom.
This is what I'm after. I'm after one of the Buckethead Signature Les Paul Studio models right now. People are asking absolutely ludicrous amounts for the non-Studio signature models.