Heavy relic? Or pure and utter vandalism?

[Squiddy]

Let me introduce you all to another flame-war:-


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1413



Sorry, but this is crap!

I accept (as Frankus will, no doubt, remind us all) that the "relic" option is nothing more than a choice of finish; and I am also prepared to accept that there are true artists out there who can produce "relics" that are more than passable. But this is nothing more than pure vandalism. Gleaming chrome hardware, and a body that has been set upon by no one other than a kak-handed thug.

Let the war begin...

[octatonic]

Thuggish, ham-fisted and lazy relic, rather than heavy relic.

Doesn't appeal to me.

[monquixote]

It's like these people don't realise it's even meant to look like playing wear.

Although I suppose it does become more of a "finish option" as a lot of dodgy relics are just randomly distressed.

[octatonic]

It's like these people don't realise it's even meant to look like playing wear.

Although I suppose it does become more of a "finish option" as a lot of dodgy relics are just randomly distressed.

er......

[stonevibe]

Well I think you've said it all.

What a piece of ....

[mattf77]

Poor job.
Would look better if it had been set on fire.

[littlethoughts]

Just awful. However, whenever i see something like this I have visions of someone having a mostly pristine guitar that they want to sell but that also has some horrible and obvious scratches in the paintwork/ was chewed by the dog. Instead of accepting less money for it, they decide to relic it such that the whole guitar looks more worn. That way they can sell an "authentic roadworn guitar with mojo" rather than a newish guitar with an awful gouge taken out of it.

[Neil.C]

Looks awful of course but it is still a finish option.

A crap option maybe....

[TheGuitarWeasel]

I see it as a finish option too. Lots of people request distressed pickup covers/bobbin tops etc these days. If you don't offer the choice the business will go to someone who does ...
If nobody buys relics, and clearly they do, even the clumsy ones ... nobody has the incentive to make/bodge them.

[stickyfiddle]

I totally see why people would want aged parts, to fit to an old guitar and match the existing hardware.

As for relics, most heavy relics look daft, but it's all about feel. Super-thin finishes and worn backs of necks are the reason they're attractive to me