Members amplifiedrhythm Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 And it absolutely breaks my heart to say that I absolutely loved it. It played like a dream, the neck was very easy to play on, very broken in, the pickups just sounded old, and the guitar has a nice satin feel to it. If this guitar wasn't reliced in a factory, than I would buy it in a heartbeat. It really was a nice guitar, I don't care what anyone else says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm one of those people who finds it easy to believe that roadworn strats are nice players... but I'm personally not interested in the mass produced nature of the concept. If there was a bit more "randomess" to the aging or even "different" levels of aging available... but when I see 3 or 4 next to each other with EXACTLY the same wear marks... its just not for me. I'd maybe like one of the necks from a roadworn model to put on a normal body... that might be nice! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amplifiedrhythm Posted August 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm one of those people who finds it easy to believe that roadworn strats are nice players... but I'm personally not interested in the mass produced nature of the concept.If there was a bit more "randomess" to the aging or even "different" levels of aging available... but when I see 3 or 4 next to each other with EXACTLY the same wear marks... its just not for me.I'd maybe like one of the necks from a roadworn model to put on a normal body... that might be nice!M I agree with you. The guitar's neck was my favorite part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 To each his own, but if it played well and sounded good, what does it matter that it was factory reliced? If I found an ax I liked playing, I'd play it regardless of what it looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockstrongo Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've been going on and on about the Roadworn Tele to people, and I understand the relic stigma. But goddamn, the one that I got to review was one of the best Tele's that I've ever laid my hands on. I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amplifiedrhythm Posted August 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 To each his own, but if it played well and sounded good, what does it matter that it was factory reliced?If I found an ax I liked playing, I'd play it regardless of what it looked like. This is interesting. A couple days ago I started jazz classes at a school, and one guitarist has a zakk wylde signature Les Paul. He said "don't judge me, this guitar has a great neck and it sounds really jazzy through a Roland JC-120." Sure enough, he had better tone than me. Just goes to show ya, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clay sails Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 Awesome! Another Roadworn thread. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBlueStrat Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm one of those people who finds it easy to believe that roadworn strats are nice players... but I'm personally not interested in the mass produced nature of the concept.If there was a bit more "randomess" to the aging or even "different" levels of aging available... but when I see 3 or 4 next to each other with EXACTLY the same wear marks... its just not for me.I'd maybe like one of the necks from a roadworn model to put on a normal body... that might be nice!M If the finish is nitro anyway, your guitar should look unique in no time. Just curious: do you oppose the idea of seeing say 3 or 4 non reliced sunburst strats right next to each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 To me the interesting part- is that I'm no big fan of the Tex Mex pickups - but yet I'm always hearing good reports about these guitars from folks whose opinions I value. I have a JV (w Tex Mex) which I like in some respects for its sharp articulation, but something about these road worn series (from the reports) really seems to add more warmth and depth to those p'ups than the JV. I wonder what the pixie dust is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 If the finish is nitro anyway, your guitar should look unique in no time. Just curious: do you oppose the idea of seeing say 3 or 4 non reliced sunburst strats right next to each other? No... I see each "new" guitar as a canvas... ready to be painted with the scratches, dents, and play wear each owner gives it. As far as REAL vintage guitars are concerned I love them... but don't own any right now. I did have the chance to play a real '63 through a vintage blackface super reverb... wow... did THAT sound good. Exactly what you want your classic strat sound to be. But the guitar itself was a little hard to play, especially since I was unfamiliar with the vintage radius and the thin vintage frets. When I got home to play my "modern" strat, it didn't have quite the same sound... but the neck felt much better in my hands and was far easier to play bends. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 When the RWs came out I was one of the biggest critics. The first ones I tried had fret sprout so bad they'd shred your hands in seconds, and I just didn't like the cookie-cutter fake wear. But a couple days ago I had a little time to kill and went into the store and tried one out and actually liked it. It played like a worn-in glove and sounded good. I still think the wear is over done and looks fake, and I wouldn't give $900 for them, but when they go on sale for $600 I think they would be a great buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBlueStrat Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 It'd be cool if Fender made non reliced nitro guitars like these at lower prices. I mean it wouldn't cost that much more would it -- and if they're already screwing the environment with these, might as well do it with full nitroed bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airwarrior Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think the point of the roadworn series is to be a bed for which one to build on. Give it a year of hard playing, and it would look like nothing else. I played a Tele today, and it had a really great meaty tone. I don't really dig the relicing, but the tone was fantastic, especially considering the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 This is interesting. A couple days ago I started jazz classes at a school, and one guitarist has a zakk wylde signature Les Paul. He said "don't judge me, this guitar has a great neck and it sounds really jazzy through a Roland JC-120." Sure enough, he had better tone than me. Just goes to show ya, I guess. There you go, and good for him.I tried a RW tele, fwiw, and wasn't impressed with the feel or sound. Some people love 'em, and that's great. I have a cheap ass SX tele that I'm really loving the feel and sound of lately... so I reliced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 It'd be cool if Fender made non reliced nitro guitars like these at lower prices. I mean it wouldn't cost that much more would it -- and if they're already screwing the environment with these, might as well do it with full nitroed bodies. See man, I do LIKE the look of 'em, and they do play well, BUT the $900 price is ridiculous, IMO. They should have the same price as Standard MiM, or maybe $50 more (AT THE MOST). I can't imagine it costs that much more to produce them, and THIS ISN'T A JAB AT RELICS, but wouldn't the quality control issues be LESS with these ax's? I mean if the finish isn't perfect, who would know or care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members airwarrior Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 Quality control for guitars is more focused on fit than finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 They are terrific guitars, especially the strat with the rosewood board. The relic job is great on that one. If I needed a strat, that would be on top of my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted August 21, 2009 Members Share Posted August 21, 2009 Roadworn Tele = Buckets of Win. Amazing tone. Amazing feel Amazing looks (buy used, they look even better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.