Mine could make a road worn body but yours is a heavy relic. Pairing a unique roasted ash body with a distinctive roasted maple neck and a heavy relic finish, the fender custom shop limited edition 60 roasted strat combines the look and feel of one of fenders golden era vintage instruments with all the playability, tonality and versatility you need from a. Fender usa custom shop 1959 relic stratocaster body strat 59 faded shell pink. It gives the instrument a big part of its character and its soul. Fender custom shop 1965 stratocaster heavy relic vintage white. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the fender custom shop 1957 heavy relic stratocaster electric guitar at musicians friend. You can certainly say light relic or heavy relic but you can also say i really like smooth armwear and heavy buckle wear, but not much chipping he can do that too.
Also has all original hardware as well as floyd rose anchors still. A guitars look is a major part of the statement that guitarists make to the world about themselves. Stress crack in fender neck joint seymour duncan forum. Each part here is hand aged using a variety of processes. Fender vintera 60s stratocaster strat modified loaded body s1, burgundy mist. This is a fender custom shop time machine series 57 heavy relic stratocaster blonde guitar. You should only highlight the cracks that already exist on the instruments surface. Relic strat in guitar necks for sale in stock ebay. Heavy relic squier by fender affinity strat with wilkinson. A body crack in a solidbody electric guitar is not a common problem.
Features 2 pc spread lightweight naturally dried alder body with nitro finish. How to relic poly body fender stratocaster guitar forum strattalk. On earlier models such as the early 50s into the mid 60s, it was simply a blank neckplate with a serial number stamped on top end of it. Cmc guitars fender custom shop fender relic fender. If you arent lucky enough to own an original 57 strat then this is fender custom shop time machine heavy relic strat is the next best thing. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000245693 site51500000000238588 platinum l41889 fender custom shop 59 heavy relic stratocaster rosewood fingerboard electric guitar site51500000245693,site51500000245695,site51500000245698. Fender custom shop 1969 stratocaster heavy relic maple. How i removed gloss from telecaster natural finish guitar ash oak relicd duration.
This 1956 strat neck needed a new finish on the fretboard, and it had to match this great old. Body comes loaded with original fender pickguard with fender humbucker in the bridge and single coils in the middle and bridge. Quite possibly the best one we have on the wall at the moment. Fender custom shop 1956 stratocaster heavy relic electric. Fender does offer a couple very nice surf green vinta. From extreme finish cracks and check marks through the entire guitar body to a stunning orange peel effect, jimmies custom vintage guitars are truly one of a kind works of art. As you can see, our daphne blue strat heavy relic is treated with heavy relic treatment. You are looking at a 2017 fender stratocaster custom shop white lightning hss heavy relic, with an olympic white over 3tone sunburst finish and rosewood fretboard. The limited heavy relic 1959 stratocaster electric guitar exhibits all of the features and attention to detail that you expect from fender custom shop. Relics, as fender branded them, were an instant success and an instant controversy. How to relic a fender telecaster with cocacola coke youtube. Then repeat the process until the finish starts to crack. Throw in a dash of sabbath and hawkwind, then make it heavier.
You simple cannot deny how good the wornin neck feels in your hands. Im about to order a strat body in pawlonia from gfs. This auction includes fender custom shop57 heavy relic ash strat body w original relic new american vintage synchronized tremoloweight4. Aged relic guitar parts hand aged relic guitar parts. It has been like this for years however and still holds together fine. The fender custom shop 1965 stratocaster heavy relic in vintage white. Has faux checking to simulate the cracking older nitrocellulose paint would do under temperature changes, plastics have been aged, as well as the 3 ply mint pickguard. Hello guys, im looking for advices from those of you whove had experiences with cracked bodies, or have knowledge in guitar fixing. Think of music along the lines of bands such as earthless, samsara blues experiment, tia carrera and even the sprawling jams that used to be a feature of late80s bevis frond, ozric tentacles or tangle edge.
Theres something alluring about the finish of a vintage guitar, but we can get close via artificial means. Fender custom shop 56 heavy relic stratocaster black. Fender custom shop white lightning stratocaster heavy relic rosewood fretboard 21 frets olympic white over graffiti yellow. Fender custom shop white lightning stratocaster heavy. The new master vintage players series represents a unique and exciting project with maken music and the fender custom shop. Fender custom shop the most successful fender custom shop products are the instruments from the time machine series. White lightning strikes the dusty plains of the wild west white lightning rips all day n rocks all night with fiendish floyd rosefueled intentions. It is the one guitar id never part with because of its awesome. Fender custom shop 1959 heavy relic stratocaster limited. The fender custom shop 1965 strat heavy relic solidbody electric guitar has the look, feel, and voice of a roadwarrior instrument that delivers night after night. Here you can find replicas of the guitars and basses, that made fender legendary in. The art of ageing guitars how to achieve the road worn look.
This is one of a dealer exclusive limited edition, so if youve never seen this model before, that is why. To repair this, ill cut away the damaged alder and patch in. These string trees have undergone a light dechromization process as well as the screws which hold them in place. Everything works and electronics have been cleaned. Having this is key, since it verifies the authenticity of this fender custom shop 69 ri strat body. Made with ash, poplar, and paulownia and in many different finishes including sunburst, butterscotch, vintage cream, gloss black, white, mint green, surf green, red and amber.
Fender custom shop ltd 60 strat heavy relic stratocaster bound neck lpb over 3tsb. Custom stratocaster body burl maple veneer top alder body hsh tuneomatic. Even painstaking reconstructions that use the original materials and methods cant quite duplicate the complex character of a wellworn vintage instrument. Loaded with new wilkinson vintage voice pickups that produce a great strat tone. Build your fender relic stratocaster, telecaster, jaguar, mustang, guitars with bodies and necks by ngs relic guitars. To fix it, should i pull the neck till the piece of the neck heel cracks off, then re glue it. Checking cracking a nitro guitar finish nitrocellulose.
Gibson and fender included, the technique used for getting lacquer to check. Gfs guitar necks and bodies for stratocasters and telecasters. I am honored to have a gallery dedicated to jimmies guitars on this site. The heavier relics can be polished back to nearly new condition.
She is heavily relicdnaturally by heavy years of playing so the cracks actually look cool. A short tutorial showing how to get that cracking checking effect on a nitrocellulose guitar finish. For later 60s to mid 70s strats, a large f is on the front following with the serial number stamped above. Fender custom shop ltd 60s strat heavy relic stratocaster aged tahitian coral guitar.
Normal 0 microsoftinternetexplorer4 genuine fender custom shop57 strat heavy relic ash body 2tsb w coa and accessory pack up for bid today is a mint condition fender custom shop57 strat heavy relic body. The ash body, with its periodperfect twotone burst finish, feels. You can also give the main body an aged look by creating cracks in the bodys paint job. The specification is good, though, with the tone saver treble bleed, greasebucket tone control circuit. You can hit the parts with a brick or stone, or even concrete, to pit the surface and create a key for dirt to accumulate. Eden premier series diy alder tremolo strat body shell pink. Eden premier series diy alder tremolo strat body olympic white. See more ideas about fender custom shop, fender guitars and fender stratocaster. This video is part of a series ive done on how i built my fender custom shop 1962 style heavy relic stratocaster. She was born in october of 2010 perfect heavy relic condition used in 100% working conditions.
Picture shows pickup covers which have been aged through a yellowing process as well as the pickguard in the background. Its not big enough right now to inject some glue in. Fender custom shop ltd black roasted dualmag strat relic stratocaster guitar. This was probably the sort of guitar i would have purchased myself. You are looking at a 2019 fender stratocaster 1962 custom shop heavy relic with a taos turquoise finish, rosewood fretboard and a super cool vintage vibe the action is smooth an comfy, and she sounds like a great custom shop strat should. Fender usa custom shop 1959 heavy relic stratocaster body strat 59 3ts sunburst. Fender custom shop dale wilson masterbuild 65 strat heavy relic with case 3 tone sunburst sold legendary dale wilson masterbuild 65 strat with heavy relic 3 tone sunburst. Fender custom shop 1957 heavy relic stratocaster electric. This includes significant wear and tear to the finish, dings and scratches to the body, neck, and headstock. It says your style is flamboyant or that its laidback. Heavy relic fender stratocaster floyd rose route guitar body. Then, take a flathead screwdriver and use it to chip away the paint. Modern c style neck measures 1 916 at nut and 2 316 at last fret. Stratocaster is an homage to fenders musicshaping history.
Further, urethane ages wellit doesnt check, crack and yellow as nitro finishes do. This particular video focuses on how i wire brushed the wood of the guitar body. At its core, this stratocaster features an alder body, while taking full advantage of a roasted, quartersawn maple neck. About relicing learn more about the hows and whys, dos and donts of guitar relicing. This limited edition fender custom shop 1957 stratocaster heavy relic is sold out. But it goes a long way towards creating an authentic relic look. Ive got two fantastic guitarsan aged daphne blue strat and an aged ice blue tele. A a theres just something special about old guitars. The body is ash and is finished in 2tone sunburst nitro. We are delighted to have found this beauty with its fitlikeaglove relic feel.
Fender custom shop 1957 stratocaster heavy relic, black. All original fender squier affinity parts except pickups. The art of ageing guitars how to achieve the road worn. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the fender custom shop 1956 stratocaster heavy relic electric guitar at musicians friend. This is a fender telecaster customshop 64 heavy relic limited edtion 2010,these guitars only were made back in 2010,from this vintage white only 50 pieces were made,also from the 2 other finishes sunburst and black,so a total of 150 guitars only for this model,this makes it very sought after and special,this is the vintage white heavy relic,new old stock model,case candy still unopened. Fender custom shop 59 heavy relic stratocaster rosewood. This means the guitar is finished to resemble an instrument that has enjoyed a long life of heavy use.
This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all bolt necked guitars bought online. I like the look of the vintage worn 50s surf green fender stratocasters. The guitar body, neck and the headstock are easy to age. This is a special strat that youll enjoy for a lifetime, whether its at home, in studio or on stage. Checking cracking a nitro guitar finish nitrocellulose relic tutorial. A closer look shows the effects of years of string tension and whammy bar divebombs at this vulnerable part of the guitar. For fender, the early part of that turbulent decade saw the introduction of rosewood fingerboards on newlysculpted necks, bolted to bodies sporting wild 50s finishes. Body has heavy relic all over creating a unique and original look. You are looking at a 2019 fender stratocaster 1962 custom shop heavy relic with an aztec gold finish, rosewood fretboard and a super cool vintage vibe the action is smooth an comfy, and she sounds like a great custom shop strat should.
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