Fender Custom Shop Relic vs. Fender Roadworn - The Aged Strat Showdown!

[@maxkanone6434]

Here's the problem with good reliced guitars: I can't afford them.

[@NathanSink]

Max Kanone you can build your own with a little time & patience. I’ve got a playlist of about 30 videos on my channel detailing how to do it...for under $1,000

[@maxkanone6434]

Nathan Sink Well, I'm going to have a look. Thanks, mate! Going for a American Pro Tele this year.

[@NathanSink]

Max Kanone right on! Best of luck. 👍🏻

[@NathanSink]

dsfadsfgafgf I love the self-depreciation, haha. I’m sure your Tele rocks. :) I wanted to do pure Nitro, and go for the best parts I could reasonably get, while saving money on labor.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

who wants to pay that kind of money for a guitar that looks damaged anyways?

[@gregtoolson1606]

Why can't Fender just make an affordable series with a nitro finish? I think that would satisfy the majority of people in the middle-ground of the relic'd vs. pristine spectrum. For example, I love the way a relic'd Fender looks, but the thought of buying one seems counterintuitive. Plus, I want to earn the wear myself. And as far as the nice feel of a worn in neck; sandpaper is really cheap.

[@Fawkes1978]

They used too, I believe the Highway One series used to be finished in thin satin nitro. And probably their most affordable US made series at the time.

[@gregtoolson1606]

I'm talking even more affordable than American made, though. Especially since in Mexico and Far East countries EPA-type regulations on spraying nitrocellulose in mass factory production is probably a lot more lax than in the US.

[@baileyva]

Eric Johnson Stratocaster is the affordable guitar....

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

Greg Toolson «50’s and 60’s lacquer» made in Mexico guitars has nitro finishes. Just look for the ones with the word lacquer in the product name.

[@chaseshatswell9648]

I know I’m late but the roadworn strats and stuff are nitro contrary to what Pete said

[@GMec78]

That Fender interview with Clapton when he talks about moving from the LP and SG to the Strat, he made it over to the States and then began looking in pawn shops for the most beat up Strats because if they were beat up, it meant somebody played them and they were probably good

[@jbolo5378]

I know it's a strat vid, but i was hoping Pete's purple relic'd Tele would make guest appearance. Great playing, guys!

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Lacquered vs Knackered

[@paultwiselton1996]

TheVimFuego 😂😂😂

[@fossilmatic]

I believe Australians are now relicing their cricket balls with Vegemite toast crumbs.

[@willanderson571]

As an Australian I can confirm this to be true

[@ckjjclan]

You win... well done :-)

[@ckjjclan]

Priceless!

[@asmrindustries5431]

Lol

[@stuartcarden5402]

So long as Fender don't start hiding things down their trousers when they relic, I don't mind.

[@shadowsong1]

A strat is such a simple instrument. you can blah blah all about some special thing. alder. single coils. maple. maybe some rosewood or similar timber. Maybe not. mexico. korea. Indonesia. america. it matters not really. long as its made passably well....and you have the skills and hands...it will do that beautiful thing a strat does.

[@forrallofusplenty4342]

they need to intonate and hold their tune when whammed...

[@weschilton]

You’re funny....

[@thereallbking]

anything with Danish Pete and Ariel is worth the watch.

[@Bealzeebozzo]

I remember in the mid 90's when a mate of mine bought an old 1958 Les Paul TV Special that was so finish checked and the rear of the body was almost devoid of any colour at all. Just bare wood the whole back from belt buckle rash and most of the rear of the rear of the neck was stripped of original finish from playing and someone using a cappo over the years. The store owner had it listed for bugger all because it wasn't in great condition. These days people would clamber over their dying mother to own a guitar with playing history like that on it or at least set their mother on fire for a pre 'distressed' finish. If you like it buy it. If not then don't. :D

[@jdharshman5802]

Saw Roadworn in the title and clicked immediately. I picked up my 60's roadworn strat two years ago in a local shop, and having played many expensive and old strats, I can say with confidence it is by far the best strat I have ever played. I didn't plan on buying a guitar that day, I was just killing time, but I couldn't leave the store without it. It was a magic instrument and had to be mine. Spent every cent of my savings at the time (we musicians are known for our fantastic financial decisions) and over the time since then the guitar has broken in beautifully. The tex mex pickups sing and the sustain is unreal. I love watching other players pick it up because every time they are shocked at how natural it feels and that its a Mexican. If you are in the market for a relic or just a flat out awesome guitar, you should pick one up for sure. Love the video as always guys! cheers

[@rossgarciaperez7808]

Not convinced my Relic 'Sounds' much different to say my American Vintage but I definitely 'feel' a difference.. Just grateful to have them.... Each to there own I guess. I Still don't sound like these two though fml.

[@thorwulfx1]

Anderton's has established strategic guitar superiority over the other channels. Such a tremendous lineup of players.

[@liorauf]

LOVE Relic!!!

[@teknomanning]

How about old Eric Johnson vs new Thinline Eric Johnson

[@cliverichards6282]

Has he been on a diet. Didn't look as if he had to.

[@gusdupree2508]

Good idea

[@drewmatthews860]

the finish on the neck of that guitar is so thick and sticky, that I put the guitar down after 40 seconds of playing it. But, I guess Eric likes that type of finish.

[@baldybonce29]

Happy days ...Ariel and Pete 👊

[@5150cl]

$500 or $5000...whatever bakes your noodle

[@dscdrkel5546]

YOU BUILDING A CNC KIT**WORTH ABOUT $ 500**FENDER CUSTOM SHOP USES SAME CNC PARTS WILL COST THOUSANDS. .PRICE DEPENDS ON WHO PUTS IT TOGETHER.. **DR KEL

[@dylanwebster283]

I wanna see a video where Pete shows all his guitars and tells stories about them all

[@stuartcarden5402]

From my perspective, not as a full on guitar player, but as a photographer, I can definitely see the appeal of relic'd guitars. If I get a brand new camera for example, I end up treating it like a new born baby, which inevitably takes my focus away from actually taking pictures. However, when I take my 40 year old film camera out, I don't care about it getting more digs and scratches because it already looks like it's been through a war, which frees me up just to shoot. I now do exactly the same when I get a new bass guitar. I immediately give it some abuse, otherwise I just won't play it without having that fear in the back of my head that I'm going to hurt my new baby. At the end of the day, for me, they're tools that need to be used and if getting them pre-beaten up helps you use them, then that's fantastic! p.s. if you don't agree with me and like your guitars pristine, then that's cool too - Whatever makes you happy!

[@milesparker557]

Stuart Carden good point. But its not that people want pristine guitars though. I for one like a naturally relic'd guitar cuz it has history. Even if its diy theres still a story. Manufactured relics just try to cash in on giving fake history and character to guitars

[@stuartcarden5402]

I totally see where you're coming from :) - I dunno though, fake or not I still find them appealing. Maybe it's because I can make up a back story in my head, even if it isn't true.

[@Kurtster600]

Stuart Carden the only thing I fear for when playing my guitar is breaking the strings, so there will always be a "treat nicely" mindset going on

[@stuartcarden5402]

Sensible! As a bass player I don't have to worry too much but if a string did go it would probably kill me lol

[@Annunaki_0517]

Truth on the camera comparison. I have a “Millennium Edition” Hasselblad 503CW that is completely mint like new, and I bought it new 23 years ago. But I’m terrified of anything happening to it when I use it, so it sits in my camera cabinet. I also have a 1955 Rolleiflex MX-EVS and I take it everywhere, it makes fantastic images. Trophy pieces of gear will never get used as much as you think it will. Get something that you can use as a tool, not a showpiece. You’ll get much more enjoyment from it. Guitars are the same, if you’re afraid of scratching it, you’ll never use it as you should.

[@thewomanwithnohead]

You know, Danish Pete would made a fishing rod with one string sound as good as a 5000€ custom shop strat !

[@GitShiddy]

Relics play better. My issue however, with them is that the reason they play better (from my perspective) is that the lacquer is gone. Relics require so many man hours of labour and that equates to a more expensive guitar and they happen to be artificially beat up, it can look good or bad. For me though I'd prefer if they just skipped the lacquering all together and sold that, save on man hours (lower price) and you can beat it up.

[@SeasickSailor76]

"Custom shop strat... you can't beat one" Well, clearly you can by the looks of it! :-P

[@Dubnot]

"Love is a verb". 😂😂😂

[@davidf8749]

Hi Bill, Share the love. :)

[@GrimKage]

It don't mean two words

[@BCBBCL]

It ain't a thing

[@bleeknoir]

Ariel, Gasmwagon. Those lines man.

[@larsolufsen]

When a guitar is worn, it makes me ‘dare to dig in’ a lot more. I own a pristine Les Paul that sounds amazing, but my worn (not reliced) EJ strat just makes me play a lot more inspired.

[@Breakthehabbitzz]

We need some more episodes of Jamderton's!

[@EddieVanAidan]

Really really really would like a video where Pete tells us stories about his early playing/touring days. Be a dead easy captain meets episode!

[@81ghale]

I have a 2017 model Road Worn 50’s Strat I put a set of Pure Vintage 59’s in (same pickups in the American Original 50’s) and an American Original 50’s Strat. I hate to say it, but even though the American Original is a really great guitar, the RW is better in almost every way (to ME). I know this is a tiny sample size, but it at least shows me just how awesome the RW’s can be. It’s super light and really loud acoustically. And plugged in it’s just a tone monster. Plenty of bite but holds it articulation when over driven. The pure vintage 59’s play a part as well, they are great. So, it plays great, sounds great, and feels great. What else do you need?

[@mihneazoican2479]

That purple strat is gooorgeous

[@jebusgod]

shame its not georges

[@stuartcarden5402]

Pete's blue one with the gold scratch plate actually made strange sounds come out of me it was so gorgeous!

[@paultwiselton1996]

Mihnea Zoican Yep man that's THE ONE!

[@MrCrapheadist]

Lessons with Ariel and Pete. Make it happen

[@willgoodfellow3144]

brandon caleb I had lessons from both of them for a whole week on the guitar-breaks holiday back in November . Such a great experience. You should check those holidays out.

[@mynx_uk]

to me personally i prefer to buy new and earn the dings chips and scratches.

[@4.0cowboy]

Mynx _uk no one really likes how the sings and chips develop on poly finishes it makes it look un natural

[@lansley8621]

I exchanged my 2015 Gibson Les Paul standard for a roadworn strat (white) and ill never regret it

[@lansley8621]

Money wise I lost but quality wise I win by miles

[@AndersAaroe]

I have a 2015 les paul studio and I'm really thinking about making the same change.

[@gioreeal]

Lansley Boy daaamn, you lose a lot of money bro

[@lansley8621]

Yeah but I got the les Paul on Black Friday so not incredibly much

[@squidwardstesticles5914]

Why wouldn’t you just sell the les paul, buy the strat, and have extra money? That was a TERRIBLE decision

[@michaelwalshe1799]

Totally get the relic thing myself, but I definitely prefer having a new looking guitar, and then having any aesthetic damage come through natural playing, feels a bit more organic to me! Amazing playing in that intro guys

[@alexcerezo7231]

Michael Walshe totally agree. To me the "factory relic" looks a bit fake... Always the same marks in the same places. The real relic, with the hits and scratches of an old guitar, tells you the story of the instrument.

[@michaelwalshe1799]

Exactly! I can't imagine the awkward moment with a relic guitar when someone asks "oh how did that happen?" and you have to turn around and either lie or tell them that you bought it like that for the price (or even more expensive!) of a newer looking one

[@macgibbon]

Yeah, earning that wear will make a much better story, when you tell them "yeah I smacked it into a wall cos I'm careless". The majority of the stories of wear on guitars isn't interesting. My old strat looks great, lots of honest wear.....caused by putting it in the back seat of my car and it falling off.

[@michaelwalshe1799]

Ahaha yeah admittedly the stories aren't always the most exciting, but I think there is a bit more charm to it myself

[@macgibbon]

What guys like Ariel actually want is the neck from the guitar I made from parts....roasted maple, absolutely zero finish. It feels better than any "worn in" neck, cos there's nothing there to wear. I also love the Pao Ferro being a cheap replacement for Rosewood....back a few years, it was the special wood reserved for stuff like the SRV sig

[@matthewneiman]

You gotta love the look of a nice reliced Fender, I just don't think I'd ever buy one...

[@ShinyRacer22]

I really like that white 60s roadworn but just under £1100 for a Mexican made strat is a bit much.. I bought my Mexican strat in 2015 for £495 fantastic guitar and I reckon that was a fair price

[@gregtoolson1606]

That's one of my biggest gripes with roadworn and relic guitars. You're paying twice as much for it to be beat up already. Save yourself money and just refinish the polyurethaned MIMs yourself. It's not that hard, and you'll only put in another £50-ish when all's done.

[@letmeooze]

Couldn't you work in the neck without damaging everything else? Maybe explore alternative finishing methods that feel similar to a worn in neck?

[@tonezone111]

Nolan G My brother and I build guitars with painted bodies, laquered headstocks, and oiled necks. Best of both worlds that way. Plus, we don't do poly finishes, so you can get that beat up look a lot quicker, just through a little bit of neglect.

[@NotUrBiz]

I dislike a fake well-used guitar in the same way I disliked those people who used to buy cans of spray-on-mud to apply to their high-end SUVs to make it appear that they'd been out mudding even though they never left the city.

[@crjacobs1313]

Hands down....Andertons has got THE best demo videos with THE finest examples of playing out there. Period.

[@DavidJones-fe2yj]

Ariel's playing fantastically magical

[@GGRetroRally]

I've go a 20 year old strat, gig and rehearse regularly. and other than the pickguard changing colour and the name on the pickups wearing off, the instrument looks as good today as it did when i purchase it.There is also a little bit of light cracking on the finish on the neck. If i'm playing £3K for a guitar, i want it immaculate. So dont like these.

[@wwer94]

LOVE IS A VERB!

[@Dubnot]

roger zouein I said the same thing and read this. JM nerds everywhere

[@blackdiamond2804]

Absolutely love my Roadworn 60's Strat with Rosewood - the neck feels incredibly comfortable with no finish. Going to also take the lacquer off my Tele's neck.

[@davidf8749]

Any video with Ariel and Pete has to be watched. Love hearing these two chaps play laid-back blues etc. Rab is the heavier guitar guru. Capt Lee should know that these guys are a great asset to the channel.

[@scottbulmer7160]

I'm one of "those people" (as Ariel pointed out) who likes to keep his stuff looking as new as possible. I get the sanded neck thing but to me that is more about "customizing" a guitar to suit your play-ability preferences. What will be interesting to see in 40-50 years is the resale value on these relic guitars.... time will tell. I hear absolutely no difference in your playing no matter what guitar your guys are working your magic on. It all sounds great to me. Thanks for the video and have a great day.

[@Sparky6string]

I'm a scratchy player.

[@drutgat2]

I could listen to Ariel and Pete play together all day. They have in common a melodic and tasteful approach to the guitar which produces such wonderful stuff. I couldn't give a damn about reliced guitars, and think that the blue Strat, in particular, is really ugly.

[@Fawkes1978]

Hello, Thanks for the video guys. Two Points: 1. The American Professional Strat featured in the video has a satin finish on the back of the neck. That could have been an interesting point for comparison to the sanded necks on relics and road worns. 2. Also the Professionals and the old Standards and the new American Original Series have rolled fret-board edges, making them feeling instantly old and comfortable compared to, say, a "Classic Series 60's MIM SE Matching Heastock Daphne Blue" that has sharp fret-board edges and a ton of clear coat on the back of the neck!!!

[@MrTimbodo]

Please make an album together

[@alexanderroesch2287]

Relicing and Aging works and looks good only on Nitrocellulose Finishes (as found on the roadworn and custom shop instruments). I love the effect. But most modern finishes are Poly-Urethane, on which dings and blemishes look really bad. Though "poly" finishes are more durable than "nitro" finishes, damage does eventually happen, and it looks like crap, without any gain in "visual character." For that reason, one needs to protect a "Poly"-finish MORE than a "nitro"-finish. And that turns the intended effect completely upside down. Thanks for the video!

[@darrenc8776]

There must be loads of tacky rosewood furniture out there we could cut up to make fretboards 😂😂 just not sure about the pau fero or how ever you spell it.

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

Opening Jam......................Smoother than a greased otter!

[@TylerRolloGuitar]

smoking the wacky tabaccy and listening to Andertons jams is the best time ever

[@gavinorourke32]

Beautiful playing Ariel! Not bad, Pete. ;-)

[@chrisdaniel6502]

THE JAM KINGS!

[@csfe00]

These two are so good! Anderson’s has some of the best presenters/musicians on KZbin.

[@JCs-Music]

Don't get the relic thing.............but for those of you that do.............more power to you. I also don't like to see a woman painted up like a circus clown.

[@robhpll]

Relic guitars are like faded or distressed jean they look and more importantly feel better. Those that gripe about what other people’s guitars look like have too much time on their hands Many top notch guitarists relic their new guitars. They are not trying to pass them off as real vintage guitars they just like the look and feel. If you don’t like relics dot buy them

[@Spreaders88]

I've recently stripped the poly finish from the body and of my 2005 American Standard Strat... the difference in resonance and responsiveness is massive! It's always been a so so guitar for me but since doing this it's come alive and I can't stop playing it!

[@RahulBasu6886]

So I was the sort that loves a shiny new looking guitar - pristine, ya know. My primary axe for about 10 years was a 2006 Ibanez RG370DX. The finish on that thing is indestructible - I left the case open accidentally after a gig and it fell and that was the first ding in year 7. Then I bought a Suhr Modern Satin, and now I've lost count of the dings on that thing - to the extent that I'm Zen when it comes to the next one. Even when the soft case I was carrying it in fell on the street and the body actually got a dent. The Satin finish has turned into a gloss where my right arm rests, and where a pickguard would be. So, frankly, today, I've completely stopped caring about the new shiny sort of look. In fact, I've actually started digging the worn look.

[@patrickedwards2158]

My Philosophy is anytime you spend over $2000 for your instrument it's an investment I much rather let it wear with time but I do dig The Relic stuff as well

[@stepandusek202]

OMG That final jam forced me to forget about how much I hate relics

[@metalliholic]

I use to be really careful with my stuff. The other day I chipped a corner on my $1,000 Ibanez RG550 Genesis. Ive had it for less than a year and I didn't even bat an eye. I know im going to play the crap out of it anyway.

[@zerohourdrift]

Personally I love them. I have a relic parts caster with an Mjt charcoal frost body, and a warmoth neck. I got a lighter relic so I can beat it up myself as I play. It’s got Clapton pickups with the mid boost and it sounds killer! If they’re not for you that’s fine but it’s awesome for me

[@lexiloufaith547]

I love reliced! I've sanded my neck and have enjoyed it more because of it!

[@twobitmario]

Theres a video where Eric Clapton explains why he likes "relic" o "used guitars". More or less is because the more its "relic" that means that a lot of people played thart guitar o someone loved it so much that played it for many year , that meaning that the guitar is very good because its very used

[@Fawkes1978]

The Eric Clapton restaurant rule!: 01:33 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn_ThGVprbmsea8

[@combatRidders]

that opening jam tho....

[@ryanmaroney4793]

Wow, just wow on the jam!

[@julschong]

I’m not discounting the amount of hours he’s probably practiced but does Ariel Posen have crazy long fingers?!!

[@KlivKernage]

I dont mind reliced guitars i just dont want to own one. I prefer my guitars to tell my story, not a story of a guy spending hours trying to make a guitar looke like it was played for 40 years.

[@HaslamJake]

make an album, please

[@chrisgreenwood4851]

My preference is to either buy or build a guitar that is not pristine..because I`m more comfortable not worrying about the guitar getting a few scrapes...after all..its a working tool as opposed to almost an "Ornament" that you`re scared to play in case it gets a mark.The only guitar Im careful with is my PRS SE Bernie Marsden guitar...because its so beautifully built and finished...but i still gig it!..Whats the point of spending a cartload of money for something just look at!?....Buy a picture instead!!

[@tbarth2473]

I LOVE heavy relic’d strats! Especially if you do the relicing yourself!

[@alexwong7]

Have a 1989 Strat Plus and a CS1960 Relic which I bought about 8 years ago. The poly coat on my '89 has gone from white to a dark cream colour but nothing has worn. It's dented & chipped but not worn. It's a great guitar but the poly just feels like it's killing the resonance. The CS1960 is something else. Super skinny neck for some reason but it sounds glorious and just feels so much more resonant. I sat in a shop and tried everything from MIMs to masterbuilds and that's the one I chose. I didn't care if it was relic'd or not. I just wanted the last Strat I would ever need to buy but generally, the relic'd ones were the ones that I preferred the feel of. I have been rediculed for spending so much on a battered looking guitar but I am grateful for your video! I feel vindicated!! :-) It wouldn't work to have a relic'd PRS though. As you say, poly doesn't wear so it would just look and feel all wrong...

[@npinero1]

You can never go wrong with these guys. Unbelievable! Wait what were they selling?

[@BeefNEggs057]

Haha before it panned to Ariel I was thinking the Capn was sounding damn good. No offense Capn. You’re pretty good but Ariel is in that other world of goodness. Those guitars sound like butter! That Princeton Reverb is awesome. My living room favorite amp.

[@mrmimeguy]

so basically just drag my guitar on some concrete and I'll have a roadworn?

[@dieselrules9261]

Yep, that's it - take a sample pic from a git u like, do the concrete & beat her with some chains (furniture dealers do that for the 'antque' look) - but first demount the hardware :) / Hardware can be relict by vinegar ... McD

[@JimiRayYng]

No

[@bassmandudge]

Forget the relic/ non relic argument for a sec... 4 grand for a strat...??"'*"€?? You have got to be kidding me....ummm ..Any takers for my vintage American blacky for £4k...? I'll buy new Amercan strat AND a Les Paul.....after all its not the guitar.. for me its nearly all in the player..... ( and i dont mean me...lol) i have said it before in comments...these 2 could make a piece of elastic stretched over a tin can sound so good it would bring tears to a grown man...

[@TrixiLovesYou]

I've got two words for you: used guitars.

[@AndyH2O]

These guys are just too good, if I was wearing a hat I'd take it off to Ariel and Pete - awesome sounds, sensible shirts. Good work!

[@Vigi]

Lovely video! :D

[@williamsmothers8830]

"I" statements, rather than "you" statements, work better when talking about matters of opinions, as Ariel stresses.

[@AlexImmordino]

Ariel marry me !

[@JasonCone]

I've said it before, but will say it again: watching these two play/demo always inspires me to go pick up my guitar.

[@KnightSquire]

Super rich guitarists, in popular bands seem to LOVE vintage gear. People idolize these guys, but could never afford their own vintage gear. The most achievable way to have what looks like a rare one off from 1965 is to get a reliced custom shop.

[@jamesemerson4102]

I am Australian. Ariel is basically correct :) butter your toast... and little bit of vegemite... very thin... it's the goods.

[@connoisseurofcannabiscarsp3755]

Biflex Trussrods SUCK!! that blue Strat is s joke..Look in A.R.DUCHOSSOIRS Fender books and youll see the initials. C.B.II & C.B.Sr. on 85% of the pictures and all those are guitars my pop bought starting in 57 and he bought 22 PRE CBS Strats and 11 Teles and 2 53 Sunburst Esquires.. and

[@damselflymusic3779]

Just got a Vintera Road Worn 60s (Lake Placid Blue) today and after playing it for a couple of hours I am completely in love with it already, amazing guitar for the money (ok, nearly 1k GBP isn't exactly cheap, but can American Custom Shop models be circa 4x better than this?, no way José). It feels amazing in the hand, sounds great straight in to amp and through pedals, and looks genuinly 'vintage' in the flesh (they may have used a template for the relicing, but it's done really well). I can't fault it, great job Fender Mexico.

[@lwwells]

I’ve only ever played one relic’d guitar. It was a brand new 2000 ESP vintage plus. It was (hands down) the nicest playing guitar I’ve ever touch. I’ve been dreaming about finding something similar for the past 20 years.

[@natewesselink]

There's a reason I don't finish my neck on the guitars I put together, they just feel better to play

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Pete. Love ya bro. But relic sounds better???? I've got a bridge here in NY. Was askin 50 milli, but I would make you a one time offer...and hell...you can name the price.....Whacha Say?

[@davidevans1723]

Okay now you're just over selling it

[@fredfloyd68]

Best way to get a relic or worn strat...barn find or pawn shop for $50...us dollars....fender went bannanas on the priceage...What a mistake...I say bring the price diwn to affordability an good quality no more than$200 us dollars

[@JStrange13]

If I want a beat-up looking guitar, I'll go buy a beat-up guitar for a couple hundred bucks. $4000 is ridiculous. That being said, I do prefer new-looking guitars, nice and shiny. They don't stay that way forever, but then sell it and buy a new one! Funny, though, what these guys said. If I spent $4000 on a guitar I would be terrified of dropping it, relic'd or not. A new guitar that's inexpensive is the one I don't care as much about. That's what I buy.

[@DDE_ADDICT]

i bought a broken 7/1966 body that was Olympic white years back. I paired it up with a highly flamed TG 11/1958 maple neck and finished it in urethane Mary Kaye Blonde so it will be perfect forever. the guitars i build for myself to gig a very heavy reliced and super comfortable to play and i whined all my own A2 pickups for all my guitars. so i have both of the best worlds.

[@sussezqt.1439]

Dont really like the look of a seriously relic guitar that's fake and cookie cutter... and If I had the $ for a custom shop I wouldn't want one beat up with intention. But really prefer non lacquered neck. Perfect for me is my Squire Deluxe Strat.....pretty non-mutalated body and seemingly unfinished neck, smooth wood no sticky finish. Perhaps when I'm a more experienced player I'll think otherwise though!

[@gliddofglood]

Whatever floats your boat. Personally, I don’t want a fake guitar which lies about how much I have played it. I’d sooner have a new one and abuse it myself. BTW, the purple one makes me feel physically sick, like some hideous 1970s coupé. There can be no excuse for this!

[@jamesortiz5388]

I had a strat with a dong on it. The strap came off on stage and I felt bad for about 30 seconds.

[@NelsonBlakeII]

I got so distracted by Pete's playing in the last vid that I actually paused the video and looked up and learned "Human Nature" on guitar.

[@IsraelFresseMusic]

Nelson Blake II me and you both bro. I knew how to play it but he made me want to play it the way he did. So good

[@guitarelaxed]

I did exactly the same.

[@guitarelaxed]

...and then I spent the rest of the night first listening to MJ Thriller and then to the "Off the Wall" album (my favourite) which then forced me to grab my bass and play all those tasty Lous Johnson basslines. I actually learned playing bass with these tunes.

[@LarsBauer74]

which video is that where Pete plays 'Human Nature'?

[@NelsonBlakeII]

I gotchu. "You've heard the best Teles, now...Strats" March 24th vid. Great playing throughout, but the human nature discussion starts roughly 7:45. Enjoy!

[@glaucomedia]

Theory. Polyurethane is basically rubber. (Skate wheels). Rubber is good for killing vibration. Sound is basically high frequency vibration. Conclusion: A guitar with a polyurethane finish will emit more sound, vibrate more (not necessarily better) by taking some of it out of the instrument. The nitrocellulose finish is thinner and less influential. What do you think?

[@paulppetersson]

what about if some of you guys spec out their dream guitars (Gibson, Gretsch, Fender whatever) and you make a "dream jam"

[@kemalicecek]

Guess I just love guitars. I’ve only one guitar, it’s brand new Charvel, it’s a matte black and shiny new. I love it as it looks, I don’t want any dint or scratch on it. But in the other hand, I love heavy relic candy apple red on sunburst strat. I love shiny Goldtop LP, but I loved the look of relic Goldtop made by a Chinese brand which they built for Chapman.