AntLockyer Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have to admit while I do love old instruments (and cars) buying a new guitar (or lightly used for cost reasons) and playing it is probably the sensible thing to do. The first ding does hurt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricMike Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1373463368' post='2137875'] A deliberately damaged musical instrument is an aberration, a passing fad which will one day be viewed with contempt and amusement. [/quote] As far as I am concerned that day is yesterday, today and tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1373613933' post='2139556'] I love basses, but they are also tools to be used. [/quote] That's how I feel. Some people get very hung up about how their basses look rather than how they sound or play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I think it does take some skill to relic a bass. I don't own one, but if the right one came up, I would. Most DIY jobs look terrible. I remember when everyone saif pre-washed jeans wouldn't last...and they are still on sale. In fact, I barely see jeans that aren't 'worn' artificially, (usually just the colour). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1373463368' post='2137875'] A deliberately damaged musical instrument is an aberration, a passing fad which will one day be viewed with contempt and amusement. If there is one thing it does NOT require, it's artistic skill. [/quote] Just a cold, cold heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I apologise if this offends anyone, but I couldn't resist it - Heavy relic indeed! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LesterGuitars-Stratocaster-HEAVY-RELIC-Guitar-Body-Vintage-Rare-/151061572154?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232bf8aa3a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdreadful Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Anything that involves aesthetics is purely subjective, and the fact is 'relicing' - or lack thereof - is an aesthetic thing. I like how a little bit of relicing looks, I would consider buying a pre-relic'd bass, and anyone who told me otherwise (ESPECIALLY using the 'if you want relic'd get a new bass and gig it for 40 years' argument) would be be asked to eff off. Just my two penn'orth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmchich Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1373637034' post='2139995'] I apologise if this offends anyone, but I couldn't resist it - Heavy relic indeed! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LesterGuitars-Stratocaster-HEAVY-RELIC-Guitar-Body-Vintage-Rare-/151061572154?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232bf8aa3a"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item232bf8aa3a[/url] [/quote] Heavily reliced in a fire? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1373637034' post='2139995'] I apologise if this offends anyone, but I couldn't resist it - Heavy relic indeed! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LesterGuitars-Stratocaster-HEAVY-RELIC-Guitar-Body-Vintage-Rare-/151061572154?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232bf8aa3a"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item232bf8aa3a[/url] [/quote] Looks more like a pub table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 [quote name='jmchich' timestamp='1373642413' post='2140125'] Heavily reliced in a fire? Haha [/quote] For the Hendrix look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1373613933' post='2139556'] I'll add to that the fact that reissues and vintage are also a waste of time in my book. I just buy something current, say a MIM or MIA Fender, mod it if required, then gig it. I love basses, but they are also tools to be used. [/quote] How can you possibly have a problem with a re-issue? They make perfect sense. It all started when Fender was slipping and people were looking for the older models simply because they were better. Fender realized they had the specs and in some cases many of the old parts to the Pre-CBS models and simply reproduced them. It worked. They aren't rocket ships. They're pieces of wood with electronics. A well made 62 re-issue is essentially a 62. I can't say that's the case with every re-issue but I've played some where you honestly could not tell the difference. So if you like that, why ignore it? On principle?!? Edited July 12, 2013 by Lowender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 It's purely down to what aesthetic appeals to the owner, I don't have a problem with it really. Plenty of items are made to look 'worn in' as its more visually appealing for certain people - jeans, plant pots, garden furniture, bricks etc. I'd like to see some basses available with lightly 'worn in' necks and [i]slightly[/i] aged bodies but without the cheesy fag burns and dents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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