jjulch Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Part of what makes a guitar "your" guitar is what happens to it over the years. Dings, scratches, worn paint, chips, etc... its all a part of the "mojo" we put into our guitars. We become familiar with them and sooner or later no matter how much they are worth, they become something we can never get rid of. You can't get that from a new "aged" guitar. Besides, not everyone likes the artists. They don't play a signature model, they just played the hell out of 'em. Just like everyone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peiplayer Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Well although I certainly wouldn't insist on it I wouldn't care less whether it was aged or not. If I was looking for a Gibson and I could get a relic'd one with a good price, sound and playability, I wouldn't turn it down because it was aged. I do think it is a silly practice, but I'd still take one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthej45 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 When I started this I was thinking more of the fake dings, scratches, etc. ........aged or vintage colors or sunbursts don't bother me much or like original colors or hues on reissues are fine, it's the fake wear that I don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Aging is a beautiful thing when done by Mother Nature and Father Time. + Your kid brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Aging is a beautiful thing when done by Mother Nature and Father Time. You betcha, you ought to see my wife!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I concur. Aged acoustic guitars look cheesy and silly. The subtle 'closet classic' patina on the Legends series looks lovely, but that's as far as I'd go as regards aging. I've played some absolutely knockout Fender Custom Shop relic electrics, but I just don't want to play a guitar that has been aged by a guy in a factory. Besides, my guitars tend to do a lot of work, so by the time I'd had a Relic for a couple of years it'd be completely worn out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 You can say that again! Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Saturday I bought an old night stand, probably c.1940 (note art deco stairstep) for eight bucks. It's been painted at least three times. For whatever reason, they failed to paint the strips between the drawers. Scary pretty veneer there! But it looks so naturally aged and patinafied I refuse to strip and refinish it. It's earned the scars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Brilliant! HAHA...I thought EVERYTHING I said was at least semi-brilliant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodehopper Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 OneWilyFool .... I guess you and I can go against the well worn grain !! These little Washburn Parlors just seem to look great with the fake aging. And I got a big laugh when I took it into my Luthier for a little work and he starts out saying "hey ...here is a great little oldie!" then the look on his face after he studied it a little more and realized! The Set Up - $40 .....the look on his face - PRICELESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 HAHA...I thought EVERYTHING I said was at least semi-brilliant!! Undoubtedly. I really like that sort of sense of humour. Have you ever come across Morcambe and Wise or The Two Ronnies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Undoubtedly. I really like that sort of sense of humour. Have you ever come across Morcambe and Wise or The Two Ronnies? "come across"? man...that's NASTY!! But, I've heard of "The Two Ronnies" but I always thought it was Ronald McDonald & Ronald Reagan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Sometimes when I look into the mirror......I think..."Who Relic'd me????" On a guitar it is called MOJO......on a face, just wear and tear.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 N.O.S, si. Relic'd, non. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 "come across"? man...that's NASTY!! But' date=' I've heard of "The Two Ronnies" but I always thought it was Ronald McDonald & Ronald Reagan!![/quote'] I'll post some clips over the weekend if I get a chance. To rephrase, how about "stumble upon" then? No double entent there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'll post some clips over the weekend if I get a chance. To rephrase' date=' how about "stumble upon" then? No double entent there.[/quote'] I think your phrasing is fine...it's my "gutter-mind" that needs adjusting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I like relic electrics but not a day goes by that I do not wish mine looked like they did when new. Go figure. And say what ya want but when it comes to electrics those Vince Cunetto aged Fender Custom Shop guitars from the 1990s are works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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