Anyone got pics of a relic'd poly finish?

Norrin Radd · May 9th, 2008, 08:19 AM

I'd really like to see how a poly finish could be relic'd up, if that's possible. Thanks!

(please no debates on the merits of relicing, thanks!)

Telecaster_man · May 9th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Looks like a Nocaster...but it´s a Baja Tele(poly finish)

Chris Callahan · May 9th, 2008, 08:59 AM

That Baja looks great!!

surfoverb · May 9th, 2008, 09:22 AM

The Saint · May 9th, 2008, 10:06 AM

Telecaster Man - That Baja looks great!

Care to share how the relicing was done?

mellecaster · May 9th, 2008, 11:22 AM

Here's a MIM 60s Classic I did awhile back...all Poly....click to enlarge

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guitreble · May 9th, 2008, 12:01 PM

after this photo, I put a vintage 3-saddle bridge and routed for a middle pup, which i only cut the pickguard to fit the pulls through.

the main relic trick was removing the black paint and poly and painting (as close as I could) to butterscotch, then a thin coat of nitro.

putting a thin coat of nitro helps great for natural relicing.

BarnesTO · May 9th, 2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saint

Telecaster Man - That Baja looks great!

Care to share how the relicing was done?

+1....Inquiring minds want to know!

drewsblues · May 9th, 2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mellecaster

Here's a MIM 60s Classic I did awhile back...all Poly....click to enlarge

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Nice use of restraint. That one looks pretty nice, actually.

From a purely cosmetic standpoint, this meets my criteria for a "dream guitar:" Black finish, rosewood fretboard, lightly worn.

Great job!

mellecaster · May 9th, 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drewsblues

Nice use of restraint. That one looks pretty nice, actually.

From a purely cosmetic standpoint, this meets my criteria for a "dream guitar:" Black finish, rosewood fretboard, lightly worn.

Great job!

Many Thanks Drew...Restraint is my Middle Name (well sometimes)......

ajgus · May 9th, 2008, 01:59 PM

I'm kinda bummed guys. I accidentally "relicked" my poly finish last night. My first ding on my Tele. I smacked it against my amp & took a decent chunk out of one of the edges. It actually looks pretty cool, but it still hurts a little. I am actually of the opinion that Fenders, more so than any other guitar, actually look best when they look well played ( or at least clumsily

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62_Inca_Esquire · May 10th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Joe M · May 10th, 2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 62_Inca_Esquire

Details, please....

62_Inca_Esquire · May 10th, 2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe M

Details, please....

Just a bone stock MIM Tele I relic'd for someone. The thing with relicing, IMO, is to go one of two ways...and either way can be a challenge... 1) light, understated relicing, that looks like it's been played but not abused, and 2) Thoroughly abused, thrashed, trashed, and beaten. The "in betweens" just don't seem to work. I've found something out as well: Beginning players tend to like guitars that are in the "abused" category...completely trashed, rusty hardware, over the top relicing. Players that have been at it a while tend to like the understated or "loved but played" look. Of course there are some exceptions to that, but thats what I've generally found.

As far as "relicing tips".... there are some tips here on this forum, and there are also some good tips at http://www.relicdeluxe.com/

xjazzy · May 10th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Hermano telecaster_man, that Baja is yours? How did you get that look? Sanded? Details please cause I like the look and would like to wear a little my classic '50.

GuitarJonz · May 10th, 2008, 02:04 PM

1985 MIJ Squier. Restraint is not my middle name

May 9th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Norrin Radd TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Paul Age: 41 Posts: 24	Anyone got pics of a relic'd poly finish? I'd really like to see how a poly finish could be relic'd up, if that's possible. Thanks! (please no debates on the merits of relicing, thanks!)

May 9th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Callahan Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Age: 43 Posts: 403	That Baja looks great!! __________________ Chris

May 9th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,370 17 Photos	Here's a MIM 60s Classic I did awhile back...all Poly....click to enlarge 56 KB copy.jpg __________________ Let's Not Forget the Other 75% of The Tone Equation...It's Called an AMP

May 9th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
ajgus Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 861	I'm kinda bummed guys. I accidentally "relicked" my poly finish last night. My first ding on my Tele. I smacked it against my amp & took a decent chunk out of one of the edges. It actually looks pretty cool, but it still hurts a little. I am actually of the opinion that Fenders, more so than any other guitar, actually look best when they look well played ( or at least clumsily ) __________________ I am serious...& don't call me Shirley.

May 10th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
xjazzy Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 624 6 Photos	Hermano telecaster_man, that Baja is yours? How did you get that look? Sanded? Details please cause I like the look and would like to wear a little my classic '50. __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jotacaster

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Telecaster_man TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: La Coruña-Spain Age: 23 Posts: 14	Looks like a Nocaster...but it´s a Baja Tele(poly finish)

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The Saint TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 40	Telecaster Man - That Baja looks great! Care to share how the relicing was done?

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guitreble Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Age: 24 Posts: 123 2 Photos	after this photo, I put a vintage 3-saddle bridge and routed for a middle pup, which i only cut the pickguard to fit the pulls through. the main relic trick was removing the black paint and poly and painting (as close as I could) to butterscotch, then a thin coat of nitro. putting a thin coat of nitro helps great for natural relicing.

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GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,589 7 Photos	1985 MIJ Squier. Restraint is not my middle name