Relic Oly White
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alterbridgefan
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Yes it will... :toothy12:
I had my opinions about relic'ed guitars changed last night when I went to a Fender custom shop workshop at "Bain Capital's Center for the Musically Challenged". While perhaps overpriced, they felt and looked like real vintages. And while the reasons behind relicing are sketchy, I think a really good relic can go a long way for the feel of a guitar.
By the way, the custom shop guys were real generous. I got about $100 worth of free gear and merch. I was a VERY happy camper.
I had my opinions about relic'ed guitars changed last night when I went to a Fender custom shop workshop at "Bain Capital's Center for the Musically Challenged". While perhaps overpriced, they felt and looked like real vintages. And while the reasons behind relicing are sketchy, I think a really good relic can go a long way for the feel of a guitar.
By the way, the custom shop guys were real generous. I got about $100 worth of free gear and merch. I was a VERY happy camper.
I'm in loooooooove
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I have nothing against relic'd guitars other than the prices they charge for them. I know they say a lot "work" goes into it, but in all fairness to all involved, and I don't mean to insult you concerning this guitar.......we're paying someone to take a beautiful finish and fk it up and then charge almost twice as much for it. That I am against.
Now, I have to honestly say that I really like the subtle touches on this guitar. A lot of times you see people trying to make a guitar look like an SRV #1. Those are a bit overdone in my opinion. I really like this one.
MULLY
Now, I have to honestly say that I really like the subtle touches on this guitar. A lot of times you see people trying to make a guitar look like an SRV #1. Those are a bit overdone in my opinion. I really like this one.
MULLY
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You have to consider that regardless of what they're doing to it, it takes time, and time is money. Whether the results are attractive or desirable is up to the end user.
Good finish @ $25/hr for 10 hours = $250
Wrecking finish @ $25/hr for 4 hours = $100
So, good finish costs $250. Wrecked finish costs $250+$100. Mark it up for retail @100% = $500 and $700 respectively. Whatever's best for you.
Good finish @ $25/hr for 10 hours = $250
Wrecking finish @ $25/hr for 4 hours = $100
So, good finish costs $250. Wrecked finish costs $250+$100. Mark it up for retail @100% = $500 and $700 respectively. Whatever's best for you.
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The only thing I don't like is the arm contour wear. IMO, it looks better this way:
But, it's not mine. I prefer the scatch and dent relics anyway, so I suppose I'm playing the culinary critic who hates food.
But, it's not mine. I prefer the scatch and dent relics anyway, so I suppose I'm playing the culinary critic who hates food.
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It looks great. All this 'don't like relic' stuff is hogwash. It's just another finishing technique to get a specific look.
I'm still really liking my agile strat that I horribly abused to get that look. It's a great rock and roll guitar and I'm not exactly worried about it getting a scratch
I'm still really liking my agile strat that I horribly abused to get that look. It's a great rock and roll guitar and I'm not exactly worried about it getting a scratch
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