I've two basses, and and two guitars (my acoustic is a cheap one too), but the metal worn on my Epiphone dot picks up oils and and and chemicals (Hot and Humid hear and Studio room means exposure to cooking vapurs)  from the atmosphere really easy. Just looking at the now, the Tuning pegs, bridge, pickup covers, switch bolt, all have a heavy dullness too them, whiles the other 3 guitars looks fine.
 
Silver doesn't respond well either, but If I put my flutes away, they don't get played so much (Need to get a cabinet made for them)

My Epi's hardware after a few months. (It's a lot worst now)
 

 
My Gibson's after 2 years. (The red walls are reflected on the bridge itself, which is misleading. But only the top of the nut and the top of the first 3 saddles lost their coating - notice that the pick up is impeccable.)
 

 
The paint is a different story though, even though I treat it as gently as I can.
 

Possibly gleaming compared to mine.

Ken ,
 
Very Nice Epiphone  Guitar
I've had lots of enjoyment over the years playing various Epiphone guitars both vintage and new .
Right now the only Epiphone I have is one of these in the same color .

I'm very happy with it ...
 
enjoy yours ,
 
Kenny

Nice guitar!  Makes me think maybe I need a LP in the collection.  
 
 
I'm a big fan of buying the "lesser model" (Epi, MIM Fender) and then upgrading the bits and pieces where they've cut corners.  You get a decent guitar, customized to what you want, and cheaper than the full high-end price.

That's purdy ... I had a '12 E-LP that was a fine guitar.  I may have to consider one of these.

Oooh.. That's nice 
All the best.