Pros and Cons of Relic Guitars, Why do this? Why not to?
36This is a discussion on relic guitars. Do they serve a purpose or are they for aesthetics only?
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I’m neither a fan nor a hater of relic guitars. With the release of the Solar AB1.6 FRC RELIK, I got to thinking about why someone might enjoy relic guitars as a whole and what their advantages might be.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Not sponsored, not a virtuoso
What are Relic Guitars?
00:51 Relic definition
Why Relic? Why Not To?
01:31 Why I wouldn’t deliberately damage guitars
02:04 Thought process for appreciating guitar damage and RG655 damage
03:00 Damage through ownership signifies use and uniqueness
03:09 Relic guitar for unique look
03:16 Relic guitars immune to further damage to an extent
03:55 The aesthetic might match the needs of your performance
04:13 Your performance may need clean and undamaged guitars
04:29 Guitar looks can matter
04:44 Relic guitars can feel more broken in, played in
05:06 Advanced aging and comfort done by a professional luthier
05:21 Any combination of specs available with the vintage look
06:00 Any age guitar can look vintage
Overall Thoughts
06:07 Playing feel benefits don’t require an entire guitar relic job
06:23 Poorly done/amature relic jobs don’t look good
06:33 Ability to get damaged without changing the look
06:47 Would I relic a guitar?
06:59 Outro
07:22 Cat