Relic-ing

[Ric5]

This. Still, I won't be surprised when the purists get their panties in a bunch because someone relic'ed a cheapo bass.

But it sure is a lot of fun upsetting purists.

 

[ehque]

a thin 15 foot piece of rope to the body. Then...go to a parking lot and run around with it behind you.

To me the result of this just looks like you did exactly that, instead of wearing out in the natural areas...

 

[Xavier Zed]

This is what I call relic'd

 

[BlackFenderBass]

This is what I call relic'd

Now that is the kind of relicing I don't like at all. That's destruction.

No offense of course

 

[shoot-r]

But it sure is a lot of fun upsetting purists.

BIG+1!!!!!!!
I've got two Fender Jazzes, a 08 American Standard and a R.W.
My Fender R.W. Jazz sounds, plays, feels, and looks pretty close to the beat-up 64 Fender Jazz I used to have.
Difference in the two, the R.W.'s neck is stable, the 64's neck would bow constantly.
My "shiny" 08 Jazz is pretty much a back-up instrument, the R.W. is my go to bass.

 

[Xavier Zed]

Now that is the kind of relicing I don't like at all. That's destruction.

No offense of course

More like a botched refin. The poly coating got the best of me and I gave up. This happened many years ago, so technically I was ahead of the trend, or an early adapter

And, no offense taken

 

[JOE EDO]

Paid 200.00 for a Classic Vibe Jazz which was the perfect candidate. Looked at lots of pictures on Ebay and Google. Upgraded the electronics to DiMarzio Area J's, CTS Pots, and a Faux Jazz Bass decal. Looks like it has mojo and sounds pretty good too. This was a fun project which im considering doing a few electonics upgrades (push/pull pot for Series-Parellel PU operation.) Has become a go to practice bass lately too.

 

[Gecko 5]

Paid 200.00 for a Classic Vibe Jazz which was the perfect candidate. Looked at lots of pictures on Ebay and Google. Upgraded the electronics to DiMarzio Area J's, CTS Pots, and a Faux Jazz Bass decal. Looks like it has mojo and sounds pretty good too. This was a fun project which im considering doing a few electonics upgrades (push/pull pot for Series-Parellel PU operation.) Has become a go to practice bass lately too.

How did you get the pickguard to look worn?

 

[JOE EDO]

Used one of those blue scrub pads that's used to clean pots and pans. Raked it across the garage floor once or twice for good measure too. In a few spots I then wet sanded to bring back a satin kind of shine (simulate the shinny wear you get from anchoring a thumb/finger etc...)

 

[Tusec]

Some pretty good relic'ing tips here:

http://www.relicdeluxe.com/body_guitar_lacquer_finish.asp

Apparently he was in the aged guitar parts business, then gave it up, and now has a site describing his methods.