Members Virgman Posted July 23, 2014 Members Share Posted July 23, 2014 Good job, numbnuts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aria-Pro-II-...item20e96c4bc5 "This is what I would call a relic guitar, and has a slightly road warrior appearance. Functionally good, and a nice guitar. Is really quite comfortable to play, and fun. I just dont know what to do with all the neck, and it throws me off when I play it, so am selling for a reasonable price which is for a fully functioning guitar. This guitar has nicks, cracks, gouges etc. Structurally good I believe, and a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted July 23, 2014 Members Share Posted July 23, 2014 Gif gone, but fun while it lasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sammyreynolds01 Posted July 23, 2014 Members Share Posted July 23, 2014 He screwed that one up royally. No wonder he's getting rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knotty Posted July 23, 2014 Members Share Posted July 23, 2014 He says it grows on you. Not on me it wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 I don't understand "relicing" or rat rods or ripped jeans or any of the other attempts to make something nice into a piece of crap. Play the hell out of your guitar - I understand that but this says you've got too much money and not enough sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ido1957 Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 What did he do to relic it? The body looks like it has a few dings in it. Is it the headstock plate? I don't get that he did anything except play around with pickups and wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 What did he do to relic it? The body looks like it has a few dings in it. Is it the headstock plate? I don't get that he did anything except play around with pickups and wiring. I'm going to assume you're serious and answer your question. In addition to the dings, he sanded the finish off in areas. It's especially noticeable to the left of the bridge and on the headstock. IMHO, it looks awful. Of course, I'm not a fan of "relicing" anyway. Back in the 70's mom and dad were shopping for new furniture, having just bought a house, and one of the trends was "antiqued" furniture, which was new but had been whacked with a chain to give it dings and make it look old. I didn't get it then and I don't get it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ido1957 Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 OK I apologize - I thought the sanding was light reflection until I used that magnifying option. Not wearing my glasses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 You seem to have missed the photo with the delicate wear pattern on the back of the neck which really is his star achievement. It is a total facepalm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V-8 Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 No big deal in this case. It's just a subpar bolt-on plywood Aria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 You seem to have missed the photo with the delicate wear pattern on the back of the neck which really is his star achievement. It is a total facepalm. True. The first three photos were more than enough for me. Now that I've seen the back of the neck, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 A guitar born with points is already ruined, why not ruin it more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 LoL. I just read the description in detail, also high in entertainment value Particularly the 'rewiring' part and the action being adjustable by "the two screws at the side of the bridge" Oh and here is the elusive neck pic showing the delicate patina of use http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/1cYAAOSwbqpTzyfw/$_57.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted July 24, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2014 Not one of Aria's best offerings to begin with, he's degraded a ball sack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 Best relic technique: 1. Buy a guitar with a nitro finish2. Never use a guitar case3. Use it a lot and be patient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MesaMonster Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 This guitar is reliced in places that normally wouldn't wear like that. The guy is a moron. Plus, the mini tuners on the bridge are all cock-eyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 Plus' date=' the mini tuners on the bridge are all cock-eyed.[/quote'] Yes he explains in the description that they don't work and you simply tune at the headstock I think it's a selling point like the removal of the pickup selector ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 I see it as Just another amateur who thought refinishing was a piece of cake. Those guitars seem to sell for about $350 in good condition. As is he may be lucky to get $100. My guess is it had a poly finish which he had a rough time removing and he thought he's be able to get a pro look using Rustoleum enamel. Huge fail and should be a lesson for those who are board with their guitars and think refinishing is something anybody can do easily. My advice remains, if the finish is in decent shape, and only has a few dings. Fix the dings and leave it alone. If you're board of the color, get over it. The color of a guitar isn't going to make you a better player. If it doesn't match your shirt, its less costly to buy a different colored shirt If you really hate the color, sell the guitar and buy another. You not only avoid the depreciation, you avoid the cost of the supplies and tools to refinish it properly. When you add in the time and labor, this guy lost 100% the value he bought the instrument for but he's in the red a couple of hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted July 24, 2014 Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 No big deal in this case. It's just a subpar bolt-on plywood Aria. actually they were alder bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Virgman Posted July 24, 2014 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2014 That's a pretty good guitar that the guy wrecked. A MIJ Aria Pro II. They are not expensive but they are good guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted July 25, 2014 Members Share Posted July 25, 2014 Actions like these are how common objects become rare. Next stop: wood pile. I personally dislike whole idea of relicing. I want to know every ding and scratch on guitar I put there, or if used, by someone who zigged when he should have zagged. Same goes for jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thundarr Posted July 26, 2014 Members Share Posted July 26, 2014 Ugh, even as relics go that's bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Malcolm Ramone Posted July 30, 2014 Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 "I left it in the badger exhibit at the zoo for a couple days, then left it on the beach on a windy afternoon. The salt and sand really give it that road worn look! Also, I replaced the knobs with some from a 70's 8-track player...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RGfretter Posted July 31, 2014 Members Share Posted July 31, 2014 A guitar born with points is already ruined' date=' why not ruin it more?[/quote'] Is an SG already ruined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 3, 2014 Members Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, aesthetically speaking. Little devil horns are not cool, unless your name is Angus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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