By any chance OP, do you own stone washed jeans?
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Artificially aged (relic) basses, what's the point?
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Not even close. So off the mark it's more sad than funny. Impugning other's motives is bad karma.
Lol. That seems a little grandiose. Lying about being a war hero is not the same as artificially aging an instrument because you like how it looks.
I myself would like a relic treated fender one of these days, but I wouldn't even dream of lying to anyone about being in the military.
Also, karma isn't real and neither is mojo.
This is the same kind of thought process that gets individuals foaming at the mouth over "counterfeit" guitars that are made to look like a more expensive model because, you know, someone enjoys the look. It's a friggin guitar, not a Rembrandt.
As other have stated more eloquently than I, it a freakin' finish choice. No more, no less.
Although I must admit getting a thrill watching some get their shorts in a bunch over it.
My roadworn P happened to check the boxes I was looking for.
Lightweight(7.9lbs)
Resonant as heck
Nitro finish
Neck plays like a dream.
The fact it's aged is fine, but was not a determining factor at all for me. Fender now makes the classic 50's P which from my understanding is the same minus the aging. I have not played one so I can't say they are the same for sure.
Lightweight(7.9lbs)
Resonant as heck
Nitro finish
Neck plays like a dream.
The fact it's aged is fine, but was not a determining factor at all for me. Fender now makes the classic 50's P which from my understanding is the same minus the aging. I have not played one so I can't say they are the same for sure.
Not similar at all, since I'm not telling anyone mine is a real '59 P bass that I've played thousands of gigs on. People that play it say "awesome bass man". And I say thanks it's a fender roadworn.
Funny thing is I know some people who buy reliced paying more(obviously the process adds to the cost) but when buying a non reliced bass they want to pay less if its got some dings
I was nervous the internet wouldn't be working today but I see I'm wrong.
Disclaimer: Like I say in all these threads, if you are into relic finishes and enjoy them, dont worry about what anybody else thinks
For the sake of discussion: Some of us just dont get the logic......To use that analogy about wear-n-tear being 'just a finish', rust and dents could be considered finish choices on an automobile......I cant say Ive ever been to an auto show with a vehicle covered in dents or rust...So, at this point, it really is more than just a finish option....Its imitation history or faux street cred ( I can go further and say it is a blatant lie, and this is the crux of it), and this is what many of us dont get or understand (refer to Disclaimer above before responding)
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Because I always get top dollar when I go to sell it or trade it in.
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Sounds great, plays great. What's the point of a sunburst finish? What's the point of a national finish? What's the point of a tortoiseshell pickguard? What's the point of a white pickguard? A person's own like/dislikes determine whether or not they like the way something looks or feels. There is no "point" to liking something for any particular reason. Hope this helps
The funny thing to me is when you actually Burn the headstock with a cigarette. You're like "FFS I gotta quit drinking".
But I love the Roadworn P-basses. Especially the neck and light weight. Great basses!
But I love the Roadworn P-basses. Especially the neck and light weight. Great basses!
Go to a rat rod car show. Plenty of rust, dings, dents, etc.
You obviously missed the point of this tongue-in-cheek rhetorical question.
that is a very small specific sub genre of that industry, isnt it? The thing about autos is most people own one and I dare say many folks try not to ding them.....
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