dmatthews
Dave's not here
If I was a guitar, and I was sent to a place that did that to me, I wouldn't consider it sanctuary.
relic Silver Sky
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And mine age WAY better than that. In fact, you can hardly tell they are aging. Perhaps I'm missing the boat by not dragging them down the highway behind my car.
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And yes, I'm fully aware that someone else will jump all over this as the coolest one they've seen, AND, I'm OK with that too!
GADonis
Beautifully Broken
I don't get the relic thing. I can understand rolling fret edges or sanding on the back of the neck. Those are things that address playability. But the cosmetic scarring? Seems like a "poser" type of thing. That probably sounds more harsh than I mean it to. When it's all said and done I believe "It's your guitar, do what you want."
My #1, Hwy1 Tele, is pretty well scuffed up. Every mark, ding, and wear spot has been put on it "naturally". Some through rock and roll jamming, some through rock and roll stupidity, and even some through general stupidity. When I bought it looked brand new and I couldn't wait for it to get scarred up. But I think they need to be earned and not "aesthetically applied."
My #1, Hwy1 Tele, is pretty well scuffed up. Every mark, ding, and wear spot has been put on it "naturally". Some through rock and roll jamming, some through rock and roll stupidity, and even some through general stupidity. When I bought it looked brand new and I couldn't wait for it to get scarred up. But I think they need to be earned and not "aesthetically applied."
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Not my thing, but if it floats your boat, then that’s cool.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
I dig relicing cars. I’m going to let my grandsons take mine to demolition derby. They look so cool all beat to sh*t.
It’s really too bad there isn’t a “love” button! This was great!
Parralax view
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Considering that the model is what now..3 maybe 4 yrs. old if that, it's ludicrous to think that a PRS SS is going to get that much wear in such a short time. Maybe Mayer could do it, but anyone that spends good hard money for one of these shouldn't want one aged out of the gate. I'm 71, if someone that didn't know guitars and models and ages saw me playing it.. a good lie would be both the guitar and me telling a tale that many would believe, but if it's someone in the know and sees it, they are going to instantly know it isn't real wear. It makes no difference to me, but relicing is not something that I've ever valued or attempted on my specimens. I have thousands of dollars tied up in assorted gear, I want it to continue to be pristine. And since I no longer gig, there is no excuse for owning such a guitar in that makeup..
I totally get it. I let my 6 month old grandson drive my new car, and it finally looks like a real off-road vehicle!
Of course, he couldn’t reach the pedals, so I just floored it for him.
He did great! We only hit a tree a couple of times.
So I’m forming a new Grandpa Band. The good news is, you’re in, we’re doing the entire Ventures catalog, and you’re playing lead guitar.
The bad news is we’re also doing the entire Tiny Tim catalog, because the singer is, well...a singer with a ukulele.
To make up for it, however, we’re also playing the Sam The Sham and the Pharoahs greatest hits, plus “Land of 1000 Dances”.
Can you play the “Satisfaction” lick and the solo on “Louie, Louie”?
With any luck we’ll be into Freddie and the Dreamers’ only but greatest hit, “I’m Telling You Now”.
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veinbuster
Zombie Three, DFZ
They good folks there. They took a guitar that wanted a new look.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
I prefer no wear, but I understand honest wear.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
I know... just me trying to find a joke about Guitar Sanctuary.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Tucson Thump
Mint Heavy Relic
ALRIGHT! When do the tour tchotchkies come out?
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That’s what I’m talkin about. Earned is OK with me. But intentionally messing up a new guitar is a non-starter here. And once again, to anyone who likes them, you do what you like. I have no problem with it.
Dancing Frog
Senior 513 Whore
I have one of the Guitar Sanctuary relics. The guy who does it is an artist. If you have the jones for a relic, it is damage tastefully done.
I bought it because it makes a rather bland white guitar interesting and freaks PRS aficionados out. That being said, I did promise Frankie that it would never wear an Iron Cross. It hasn't earned it.
I bought it because it makes a rather bland white guitar interesting and freaks PRS aficionados out. That being said, I did promise Frankie that it would never wear an Iron Cross. It hasn't earned it.
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docteurseb
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I think they’re doing as good a relic job as is possible for a poly finish. Really good looking IMO, it’s very much like the Gibson relicing.
Too bad the HW is still new looking though.
That said they’re making a lot more than $400 on these considering the selling price of new SS ;-)
Too bad the HW is still new looking though.
That said they’re making a lot more than $400 on these considering the selling price of new SS ;-)
