Members english_bob Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Pics, naturally: I like. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Foamoi_refreshe Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 at least they look much better than the fender roadworns . . . . . . . i also like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdredskinsfan Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Not usually a huge fan of relicing, but those are very tastefully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobs Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 They look nice, but I find it increasingly cliched and tacky to be honest. Did they really need to do this? I suppose if there's money to be made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members six acre lake Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 No it is not ok no matter who is doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 I'm not a fan really. They're more tasteful than some of the Fender offerings, but I'm guessing that they're also more expensive than a standard model. Paying more for someone else to beat the {censored} out of a guitar is just asinine IMO. I don't buy 'worn' jeans.... and I won't buy a 'worn' guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rushfan Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 No it is not ok no matter who is doing it. This. Relicing is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cleverbastid Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Still dumb yes, but less stupid than some I've seen. More subtle, but the paint still looks new so you really look like an idiot if you've got that wear mark with a nice finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CocoTone Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 The guitar makers are justing laughing all the way to the bank. Those that buy relics are sheep. BaaBaa idiots. CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 I'm not a fan really. They're more tasteful than some of the Fender offerings, but I'm guessing that they're also more expensive than a standard model. Paying more for someone else to beat the {censored} out of a guitar is just asinine IMO. I don't buy 'worn' jeans.... and I won't buy a 'worn' guitar. yup. I agree....if they are the same price then whatever, but paying more for a relic'd guitar is crazy imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 wild horses couldn't drag me away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 The guitar makers are justing laughing all the way to the bank. Those that buy blue guitars are sheep. BaaBaa idiots. CT. What's so cynical about relicing compared to any other cosmetic addition to a guitar? Why is it a worse thing for a guitar maker to offer than, say, binding, or block inlays, or a choice of colours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vinnies Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 yup. I agree....if they are the same price then whatever, but paying more for a relic'd guitar is crazy imo. this, this, and this. i'll relic the {censored}ing thing myself by playing it and spilling moonshine on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Relic'd or not, I still don't like G&L guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 so it was interesting what I learned about small guitar builders. Many do not have access to the high quality finishing machines that big builders have, especially if they do it in house. For them the baseline is "closet classic" but some people prefer more relicing. This is fine because they don't charge extra to relic like fender because often they may not have the choice to give you a pristine finish. I'm not a huge fan of body relicing, but I also couldn't care less if a guitar looks slightly worn as long as it plays well. for me, its a tool and not a display piece, I don't hang it up on the wall and think of how pretty it looks. I think 'wearing' the back of a neck is awesome though, it makes it more comfortable and therefore you play better. Im not a proponent for or against, I understand why people hate the big names doing it, but itls not that big of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 so it was interesting what I learned about small guitar builders. Many do not have access to the high quality finishing machines that big builders have, especially if they do it in house. For them the baseline is "closet classic" but some people prefer more relicing. This is fine because they don't charge extra to relic like fender because often they may not have the choice to give you a pristine finish.I'm not a huge fan of body relicing, but I also couldn't care less if a guitar looks slightly worn as long as it plays well. for me, its a tool and not a display piece, I don't hang it up on the wall and think of how pretty it looks.I think 'wearing' the back of a neck is awesome though, it makes it more comfortable and therefore you play better. Im not a proponent for or against, I understand why people hate the big names doing it, but itls not that big of a deal. I'm all for making stuff more playable...... so I get what you're saying about sanding down necks and stuff. Beyond that though, I don't see how oxidizing saddles, knobs, tuners & jackplates does anything for playability... let along beating it to {censored} on purpose. Aesthetics are what they are for a reason, but personally... I'm don't see much sense in paying more for a guitar that someone naturally damaged just so that it looks older and, I guess, cooler. I do like a nice sunburst though. I'd pay extra for that. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 I agree, paying more for that is stupid. but think of it this way, if the best a small builder can do is make a closet classic, would you want brand new shiny hardware on it? I personally would want it to match so I wouldn't mind the guy making the hardware "match" the finish by doing whatever, so long as I don't pay for it. I agree about not getting it beat to {censored} though, im talking about really light if any relic like a fender closet classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members plushpile Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Looks much more tasteful than most other worn options available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NetStar Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Needs moar belt sander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Demian03 Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 I can understand hating the concept of relicing but those g&l's are sexy as {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Secret Seasons Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Paying more for someone else to beat the {censored} out of a guitar is just asinine IMO. This. Oh so totally this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 i usually sell things for less when they're damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 It's still not cool. But those G&L's look A LOT better than the relic'd Fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Demian03 Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 Where do i buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted June 29, 2009 Members Share Posted June 29, 2009 i was in jr. high in the late 80's, and skateboarding was super cool. the mark of a true skater was ollie holes in your converse, and i recall my neighbors rubbing their shoes on their griptape to achieve this look. the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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