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badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on May 23 2008 10:45 AM http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Custom-Shop-1963-Custom-Relic-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=517921X Top
Surfabilly Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA	Posted on May 23 2008 11:11 AM Minor scratches? Where? Matt — Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! Top
surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on May 23 2008 04:42 PM That is amazingly stupid. — THe NEpTuNeS Top
Anonymous Joined: Nov 10, 2000 Posts: -180	Posted on May 23 2008 05:10 PM Top
DennistheMenace Joined: Dec 29, 2007 Posts: 714 Southeast, Florida	Posted on May 23 2008 06:08 PM Awh, the Hell with it!.....Just go get a Relic, save $1,200, and call it a day....... — .......make the Mos' of it, .....choose the 'rite stuff! .........owner of 9 Mosrites proud owner and documented: 1963 "The Ventures" Model s/n# 0038 http://www.vintagerock4.com www.mosriteforum.com Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on May 23 2008 06:23 PM DennistheMenace Awh, the Hell with it!.....Just go get a Relic, save $1,200, and call it a day....... Not THIS one though... It's totally scratched... You can see it and everything Top
luke78 Joined: Feb 14, 2007 Posts: 18 washington, the state.	Posted on May 23 2008 08:37 PM That is brilliant. Perhaps you could complete the circle of irony and pay to have someone fix all of the nicks and scratches! Top
mournblade Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 328 central Pennsylvania	Posted on May 23 2008 09:05 PM Yeah, I saw one of those "new vintage" Stratocasters at a store a couple years ago--I didn't really understand the point. It's kinda like buying a "new" '59 Cadillac, but with rust--but who wants it with rust??? But what do I know. . . . And for the record, I LOATHE Telecasters, so this is doubly dumb as far as I'm concerned. . . . Vincent — Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!? Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on May 23 2008 09:11 PM mournblade Yeah, I saw one of those "new vintage" Stratocasters at a store a couple years ago--I didn't really understand the point. It's kinda like buying a "new" '59 Cadillac, but with rust--but who wants it with rust??? But what do I know. . . . And for the record, I LOATHE Telecasters, so this is doubly dumb as far as I'm concerned. . . . Vincent Did you notice it's "reliced" and then reduced in price because it has scratches... See it's an intentionally blemished guitar that's on sale because an unqualified non-professional further blemished it! Top
DennistheMenace Joined: Dec 29, 2007 Posts: 714 Southeast, Florida	Posted on May 23 2008 10:51 PM If anybody wants one of these dings (things), let me know. I'll charge you $1,500. What's my secret?? I get you a BRAND NEW TELE (U.S.A. of course), and I tie it on the back bumper of my '59 rusty Cadillac, then I drive around the block a few times, and then VOILA!!! You got the same relic guitar, you saved $1,500, I made $500, and everyone's happy! — .......make the Mos' of it, .....choose the 'rite stuff! .........owner of 9 Mosrites proud owner and documented: 1963 "The Ventures" Model s/n# 0038 http://www.vintagerock4.com www.mosriteforum.com Last edited: May 24, 2008 00:08:51 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19361 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 23 2008 10:53 PM What are you guys complaining about? Its a cheap way to buy a relic (if you would want such a thing). — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Bustercat Joined: Apr 19, 2008 Posts: 120	Posted on May 24 2008 12:04 AM think this thing is funny now, imagine explaining it to your grandkids when its time to pass it on to them. Talk about false advertising. It reminds me, what is that 'distressed' signature strat, the one with the green taped initials on it that goes for 10,000 clams? Top
ShaunNecro Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 524 Bay City (Michigan)	Posted on May 24 2008 12:06 PM At least they don't take blem instruments and attempt to sell them at relic prices..... — I am super sweet www.myspace.com/thetremblors Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on May 24 2008 04:43 PM Musician's Friend sells blem stuff for other reasons besides scratches and dents. Why was it returned? Their policy is just to resell it and let the buyer deal with FMIC warranty. (Sometimes it is worth it, I suppose.) I returned a guitar to MF a few years ago, and lo and behold one just like it showed up on the blem list right away; I was pretty certain it was mine because the item was a closeout guitar that took about 4 months to arrive and was not for sale on the site. Mine had a bad bridge pickup. — SSIV Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on May 24 2008 05:52 PM LHR Musician's Friend sells blem stuff for other reasons besides scratches and dents. Why was it returned? Their policy is just to resell it and let the buyer deal with FMIC warranty. (Sometimes it is worth it, I suppose.) I returned a guitar to MF a few years ago, and lo and behold one just like it showed up on the blem list right away; I was pretty certain it was mine because the item was a closeout guitar that took about 4 months to arrive and was not for sale on the site. Mine had a bad bridge pickup. Yes it's true and it's probably the reason this one is up for sale. However the copy clearly states in red letters the reason for the discount is "minor scratches". And that's what makes if funny... See the person who initially bought it probably wanted MAJOR scratches... Ever notice relic guitars always have dings and scratches in convenient places? There's never a major divot in the back of the neck or on the 15th fret to annoy a blues noodler... Top
Spud Joined: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 666 Oz	Posted on May 24 2008 08:09 PM So, the reason it's a failure is because it's a 'relic' instrument that's not? is that right? A 'relic' to me is something like this Jeff Beck Esquire relic job... Apart from that, it seems about double its actual worth. image Top
seamoor Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 122	Posted on May 25 2008 01:23 PM what about this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Surfboard-Guitar-Display?sku=454516 FWIW, the whole 'make and instrument that looks 50 years old' is the dumbest yuppie marketing BS in history. If I got the money to spring for a 60 year old instrument, it damn well better be well cared for and in good condition, unless it was played by Carl Perkins or Duane Eddy himself. What the hell is wrong with a new looking instrument? They're pretty, like a new car. Would you buy a new car, and then relic it? Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19361 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 25 2008 01:53 PM We've had many threads on relics. Check this one out in particular. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 25 2008 02:59 PM Personally, I don't support the buying of a relic guitar for the sake of looking cool. However, people do look much cooler with vintage instruments. This is pretty much a fact. It is what the majority of bands I enjoy play. Jake logic, albeit broken, says that therefore to be cool I must own a vintage instrument. And Relics do look like vintage instruments. Granted the NOS and Closet Classic lines do as well but they are in better condition. I do see the point in buying a relic to stand in for your very expensive pre-'69 Strat, Tele, or Jazzmaster. The thought of losing one of those guitars is really hard. Vintage guitars feel and sound better than their modern counterparts and buying a relic will recreate a similar feel yet provide insurance. Top
seamoor Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 122	Posted on May 25 2008 03:22 PM Brian We've had many threads on relics. Check this one out in particular. Good discussion. Thanks for pointing this out. Top

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