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07-15-2019, 02:38 PM
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07-15-2019, 02:39 PM
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To each their own, but the relicing thing doesn’t appeal to me at all. From ‘76 until ‘02 I owned a ‘58 Strat that had a lot of natural wear, but 95% wasn’t by me, but by those players before me...which was ok because at least it was put there honestly.
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07-15-2019, 02:41 PM
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Level 4 has worn frets, a lifting bridge, belly bulge, split top, loose braces and needs a neck reset from new.
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07-15-2019, 02:51 PM
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Well, if the price is right........ If you get it at a steep discount then it might be worth putting some money in it, in order to bring it back to level three. Then it could be your beater
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07-15-2019, 02:53 PM
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I'm still struggling with the concept of "reliced" acoustics.
If I were to buy a used guitar with genuine signs of usage ... Ok, but not abusage. I wouldn't want a guitar that was played, or made to look played - the way I don't play.
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07-15-2019, 02:59 PM
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Every review I've ever read by anyone who has ever played one says they are fantastic, and the playability and tone are incredible.
They also have quite a waiting list for new ones from what I hear.
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07-15-2019, 03:01 PM
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It can sound like it was descended from heaven, but there's no way I am gonna spend my money on an artificially beat-up guitar.
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07-15-2019, 03:02 PM
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So, who strums like that? And with what, a screwdriver?
When I buy a new guitar, I want it to look like a new guitar and in 30 years, mine looks like that, I'd be ashamed of myself! No, I would not buy that guitar no matter how good it sounded. |
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07-15-2019, 03:03 PM
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There is a reason the Music Emporium, Carter Vintage, etc. are “excited” to be carrying these North Carolina crafted, hand made guitars.....
https://www.pre-warguitars.com/customers They are the real deal. Heavy distressing is optional. Personally, I think the guitar pictured is beautiful and I don’t expect it will last long. |
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07-15-2019, 03:09 PM
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I like playing a guitar that has a history to be appreciated. Marks here and there are just part of the deal and they are, should, be honest. Playing marks even more so. However I occasionally cringe at some blemish imposed which comes from neglect. Or even stupidity. To add those insults to a guitar and then ask for money to apply "artistic" history is stupid in my opinion.
What's next? Buy a new car and you pay a little extra for some door dings artistically placed based on whether it's a mall parking abuse or maybe some from your own garage? While we are at it why not chip the windshield? Sorry...old man. why2 |
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07-15-2019, 03:12 PM
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07-15-2019, 03:16 PM
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Definitely not something I’d be interested in. Outside of my 64’ D-21 that I inherited and is pretty beat up looking, my other guitars are very well taken care of.
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07-15-2019, 03:18 PM
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This is a flawed analogy. More appropriate ones would be: Pre-washed/faded jeans. Cracked leather boots. Or any aged leather goods. Belts, saddles, whatever. Hair color. Really any make-up, scents, or other artificial (fake) beauty products. Shabby chic furniture. Or any factory aged/distressed home decor. Anti-aging products. Martin, Eastman, Fender, etc. reliced offerings. Vintaged tuners. I’m assuming you think all of these types of things are “stupid” as well? Last edited by ALBD; 07-15-2019 at 03:24 PM. |
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07-15-2019, 03:26 PM
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