Walter Broes
Enlightened Member
Apologies to anyone here who owns a "relic" guitar - for those who are unfamiliar with the concept, these are pre-beaten up guitars Fender has been selling for a long while now. (ironically, they're more expensive than the shiny, brand new versions of same instruments)
I think the whole idea of them is all kinds of ridiculous, but apparently a lot of people love them - to the extent Fender now has a cheaper non-custom shop "relic" line, made in Mexico, the "Roadworn series", strats, teles, J and P-basses that look like they've been dragged behind a car.
Looking at some NAMM stuff online, I bumped into this clip promoting the new series, and I really think this is the most ridiculous piece of marketing Fender has been involved in - I think even the folks who like the relic guitars blush when they see this clip.
Check it out :
"Roadworn"
I've spent more time in all kinds of vehicles than I care to think about , but my clothes are clean, and I've never thrown a guitar on the floor.... :|
I think the whole idea of them is all kinds of ridiculous, but apparently a lot of people love them - to the extent Fender now has a cheaper non-custom shop "relic" line, made in Mexico, the "Roadworn series", strats, teles, J and P-basses that look like they've been dragged behind a car.
Looking at some NAMM stuff online, I bumped into this clip promoting the new series, and I really think this is the most ridiculous piece of marketing Fender has been involved in - I think even the folks who like the relic guitars blush when they see this clip.
Check it out :
"Roadworn"
I've spent more time in all kinds of vehicles than I care to think about , but my clothes are clean, and I've never thrown a guitar on the floor.... :|