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“It’s become extreme and unrealistic”: Has guitar relic'ing gone too far?
By Neville Marten published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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”
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