Latest about relic
Adrian Belew shares unseen photos of “the first relic’d guitar” – which he created with Seymour Duncan
The pair’s process was a little more primitive than modern methods
The art of relic’ing a Fender guitar – and why it’s harder than you think
Fender’s Chief Product Officer explains the science behind a relic job, and why for many players it’s the best chance they’ll get to own a lived-in guitar
This Japanese guitar maker is fashioning phone cases that make your mobile look like vintage instruments – and the internet is going crazy for them
Moonshine Craft & Custom has been overwhelmed by demand for its phone cases, which flash burst finishes and pickguards
“It’s become extreme and unrealistic”: Has guitar relic'ing gone too far?
We have gone from “Journeyman” lightly aged to guitars that make Rory Gallagher's number one Strat look box-fresh. Is it time to rein relic'ing in?
Kiko Loureiro on why players shouldn't be too precious about their guitars
The shredder says if a guitar looks pristine, it isn’t being played enough
Fender unveils a first-ever Road Worn finish treatment to help Andertons celebrate its 60th anniversary
Special edition Strats and Teles have been made with era-specific parts – and flash an exclusive finish that “has never been offered on a Fender Special Run product before”
Solar continues its relic awakening with “extremely worn and torn” Relik Series
The brand's flagship Relik model features some premium appointments and a finish that looks like it's been put through the meat grinder
“Advanced playability for the seasoned professional and the aspiring performer”: Charvel launches its latest Pro-Mod model – rolling out relic’d finishes to its standard range for the first time
Giving a worn-in look and feel to its flagship model, the firm looks to marry old and new with a guitar that is said to blend “sophisticated style with assertive tone for maximum playing enjoyment”
