Relic guitars, yes or no?

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I personally think they are a waste of money.

To replicate a guitar like Pearly Gates (for Billy Gibbons)to take on tour makes sense to me. Further, to make any guitar that just doesnt look new? Sure. I see value there. But it would be MUCH less than that of a pristine iinstrument.

Having said that, I never saw the logic in buying pre-distressed jeans.

Most of all, I didnt start playing guitar again for about 17 years and Id moved to Japan from my home in the US. So I dont know what current "fashion" back home is. But over here, "reliced" guitars looking as if theyd been spun in a cement mixer, dragged behind a top fuel dragster, left in the rain in Ecuador for 2-3 years, then subjected to the arttistic whims of a junior high kid with slogans like "do bongs" and experimental guitar-body piercing. (Maybe I was exaggerating about the top-fuel dragster...) But my point is that these reliced projects are interesting, but I wouldnt give you the money from under the cushions in my couch for one. Tastes in the US are probably more moderate(?)

So again...if you are Keith Richards, for me it makes sense for you to play a guitar that isnt new. For others... I guess its up to personal choice. I personally would not choose to do when Fender guitars are so beautiful when cared for (especially when old).

Absolutely, Positively, without a doubt. NO!!!! If I haven't personally worn the finish off or dropped it on stage because I won't use strap locks then it is not a true relic... However in about 30 more years I'll be glad to sell one of mine to you for some ridiculously high price...

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I'm not slow... and I'm not fast... just sort of halffast...

Hello Leonardusnn,

I usually respond with a flat out no.
But in all fairness I can understand
players enjoying that choice. Last
month I spent a little time checking
a sunburst out, it played very well.
Some like white, some like green,&
some like one that are reliced. While
not for me, many prefer that finish.

Cheers.

The boys at fender do great jobs on those relics which is why i believe the price they ask, although crappy, is fair. Buying/Owning a pristine strat is a great feeling, but common, after 2 or 3, that Rory Gallagher is lookin reeeeaaalllly nice.

I am not a fan of manufactured Relic guitars but like Bill said it is nice that it is offered to those who do.want them I also beleive the build quality of them are very good because of the extra time and attention spent on the process of relicing.

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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson

I would never pay for a new Reliced guitar. I will relic it myself in time and it would be cheaper. The only time I would consider a reliced guitar if I found a used guitar in a shop and it played and sounded excellent.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

More money for a wrecked-up guitar?

No thanks! Like others have said, I can do that myself.

No...rather i relic'd it myself by playing it thru the years owning would be wiser...

Your guitar is going to get that old beat up look just by using it over time. Why would someone want to pay more money for a guitar that looks like its ready to be recycled. I`m a neat freak, after I use my guitar I wipe the strings down and polish it after each use. To me, theres nothing like taking the guitar out of the case and its all shined up.

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One man's junk is another man's treasure (or something like that).

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You dig?

Pre-relic'd guitars are not to my taste.

Gil

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Where ever you go, there you are

1998 Ovation 1861 Standard Balladeer Natural
Taka - 2005 Squier '51 Black
Yume - 2006 Squier Strat Cherryburst
Houbi - 2008 Fender VG Strat Blizzard Pearl - won here
Fender Super Champ XD; Vox DA-5

It's completely stupid! Then you see on Musician's Friend, they're selling Relic Telecasters and Relic Stratocasters with some bucks off for being a "scratch and dent" item, and in the item description is noted "minor nicks/scratches." Of course it always begs the question "WHERE?" All of my "relic" guitars got their nicks, scratches, scuffs and paint dents the hard way...I dropped 'em (before I learned about strap locks).

Matt

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Fast Cars & Loud Guitars!

Personally, I don't like them. I agree with others who say "I can do that to it myself", although I never would.

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2007 MIM Sunburst Standard Tele
2000 MIM Sunburst Standard Strat
1978 Fender SF Twin Reverb
1978 Ibanez PT-909 phaser
2011 Digitech DigiDelay
2011 Digitech Screamin' Blues OD

YEEEESSSSSS
I love them
I've got many:
http://community.webshots.com/user/alainlafrance

I've no time to waste to get some of my guitars being naturally reliced.
Thanks Fender Custom Shop
Well worth the additional money
Thanks a lot