The Admiral Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Don't know if anyone has seen this, but I must admit I don't get it, and it made me very uncomfortable watching the guy do his stuff. I may be in the minority, but I see nothing wrong with beaten up guitars, when the beating is genuine - but as someone who is very careful with instruments : I take my watch off when playing, just in case, and no big belt buckles or zips - just to avoid scratches, I can't grasp why anyone would actually pay someone to whack their expensive guitar with a chisel/ file and take a polishing wheel to the finish to 'wear it off'. Surely the mojo is 'earned' through gigging etc, not by whacking it with a bit of metal? Maybe it's an age and upbringing thing? As a kid we didn't have a lot of cash, and expensive items were to be cherished and looked after. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l1eA5_4gyQw Interested in views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I don't see the point either. 99/100 the guitars look totally fake. People who buy expensive instruments tend to look after them, regardless of whether they're a pro or not. I personally know 2 guys who have 1970's basses/guitars. Both are in excellent condition, nothing beaten up about them. My Modulus is 15 years old, it'd pass as being 6 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 How to ruin a perfectly good guitar in several easy steps. Horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Terrible.....and a horrible fad this relicing.....just use the bloody thing properly and allow it to grow into a natural relic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Plus, only certain guitars/basses - in my view - look good with wear on them anyway. Fenders spring to mind quite quickly. Other makes, such as PRS to me look much better in immaculate condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1396053159' post='2409586'] Plus, only certain guitars/basses - in my view - look good with wear on them anyway. Fenders spring to mind quite quickly. Other makes, such as PRS to me look much better in immaculate condition. [/quote] Agreed, but they're actually Fenders I was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The funny thing is I've yet to see a relic'ed guitar that actually looks like authentic wear. They look fake because they are fake. Not my bag at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Cant see the attraction or reasoning. I find the Fender 'relic' industry rather silly too. The Rory Gallagher signature even has one of the tone pots no longer working. I just don't get it. For Rory? He toured hard and played that instrument to its state with sweat, blood and tears. When he walked into his local shop to buy his first Fender I'll bet my last bass that he went home and just touched and played with it whilst marvelling at its beauty, quality and the craftsmanship behind it. He didnt plan the damage or want a scruffy guitar, his working conditions created that. Its like buying Rolling stones Tshirts from Next, just a passing vanity fad. Our signature sound is in our hands, the instrument is the medium for expression. I love my basses and get that horrible feeling in my gut if anything happens to them, once that passes it becomes a part of the guitar but if i had the choice these war wounds wouldn't be there. This is a stupid fad and once the said fad has passed this guy is going to realise he just threw the value and allure of his beautiful instrument away in the name of vanity. Maybe I'm just boring Edited March 29, 2014 by Buzzardist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 What's the expression?..."act in haste...regret at your leisure.." I see this will be poignant in the not too distant future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 [quote name='Buzzardist' timestamp='1396122017' post='2410226'] Cant see the attraction or reasoning. I find the Fender 'relic' industry rather silly too. The Rory Gallagher signature even has one of the tone pots no longer working. I just don't get it. For Rory? He toured hard and played that instrument to its state with sweat, blood and tears. When he walked into his local shop to buy his first Fender I'll bet my last bass that he went home and just touched and played with it whilst marvelling at its beauty, quality and the craftsmanship behind it. He didnt plan the damage or want a scruffy guitar, his working conditions created that. Its like buying Rolling stones Tshirts from Next, just a passing vanity fad. Our signature sound is in our hands, the instrument is the medium for expression. I love my basses and get that horrible feeling in my gut if anything happens to them, once that passes it becomes a part of the guitar but if i had the choice these war wounds wouldn't be there. This is a stupid fad and once the said fad has passed this guy is going to realise he just threw the value and allure of his beautiful instrument away in the name of vanity. Maybe I'm just boring [/quote] Well if you are wrong I don't want to be right. And... if you were boring then why did I find your post so interesting? Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Crimson guitar guy takes some time off from relicing to demonstrate how to use a router safely http://youtu.be/iyKiY-OK7WM?t=6m44s kinda reminds me of this http://youtu.be/MU2BO5Obg2k?t=2m41s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Uncomfortable watching and it is brave for Ben to post this: he's running a Bass Set-Up Workshop for the Dorset and Somerset Bass fraternity soon, need to check he puts his chisels away somewhere safe...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) That router video is seriously foolish - has he never heard of a router table and push-sticks? If you use your fingers to make a living you owe it to yourself to look after them! Edited March 29, 2014 by Diablo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ben knows how to build a bass! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-1214-1296781052.jpg"]http://basschat.co.u...-1296781052.jpg[/url] http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-1214-1296781079.jpg http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-1214-1296781098.jpg http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-1214-1296781114.jpg http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-1214-1296781126.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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