Another one to file in the "???(ebay)" folder

brittwin · February 23rd, 2008, 01:07 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-Fender-Stan...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like a new forem of termite has been found that nibbles the paint off around the edges first before attacking the wood..... kinda like eating an Oreo

JimiBryant · February 23rd, 2008, 01:12 PM

yikes, there ought to be a law!

Big John · February 23rd, 2008, 01:12 PM

Well spotted brittwin, as usual it's an "I dont really want to sell 'cos it's so good" but hang on ----- there's a "left handed version also available", do you think that's to good to sell too ??.

Forget "The Blackguard book", there should be a book of fleaBay beauties.

Dan German · February 23rd, 2008, 01:12 PM

When will people learn..... never, ever,ever wear your fully functional orbital sander belt buckle while playing. Sheesh!

PS: I am not a fan of "relicing". But I never knew I would find it funny.

Daddydex · February 23rd, 2008, 01:47 PM

Almost looks as bad as the Joe Strummer Tele.

Dan

Alamo · February 23rd, 2008, 01:52 PM

Reminds me of...

shoretyus · February 23rd, 2008, 01:54 PM

Look like he tied it to the bumper on the way home from the store. No worries dude you won't have to part with it.

smitty54017 · February 23rd, 2008, 02:05 PM

Kinda looks like Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor got hold of it!

Newfie_J. · February 23rd, 2008, 02:08 PM

I hate it when such a beautiful word like customized is used to describe garbage.

I cannot afford vintage so tasteful relicing appeals to me on SOME guitars but I get the feeling that in a few years there will be alot more parts guitars floating around.
For Sale, 1 Tele body, 1 owner, SLIGHTLY abraded, make an offer!

blue metalflake · February 23rd, 2008, 02:15 PM

What a ?^%$ing mess. The only interesting thing is, what did he do to the pickguard?

bug music · February 23rd, 2008, 02:42 PM

Makes you think there should be a 30 day waiting period for some folks to buy belt sanders.

-Jay

Wop Geronimo · February 23rd, 2008, 03:46 PM

I would say it is worse in that Joe's is a copy of an actual guitar he played to death.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddydex

Almost looks as bad as the Joe Strummer Tele.

Dan

Chuck 909 · February 23rd, 2008, 03:57 PM

Now that is psycho.

I logged in to my long unused fleabay acct. and sent him a message. Basically saying, "put away the orbital sander and stop abusing guitars."

Geez.

Mark Davis · February 23rd, 2008, 04:22 PM

I just wonder whats going thru someone brain when they get an idea to do this and screw it up so bad.

Ok he wants to relic the edges but leaves the center part as new. Thats just dumb its impossible for a guitar to get that much wear on the edges without the middle also getting damaged scratched etc.

MulliganChebichev · February 23rd, 2008, 04:39 PM

Wow, I'm at a loss for words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue metalflake

What a ?^%$ing mess. The only interesting thing is, what did he do to the pickguard?

The guy sells wood pickguards.

BroadMaster · February 23rd, 2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddydex

Almost looks as bad as the Joe Strummer Tele.

Dan

+100

ThreePlyGuy · February 23rd, 2008, 06:44 PM

I would much rather chew aluminum foil!
Don't get us started.

Nick JD · February 23rd, 2008, 07:23 PM

Ahhhhh - another one of Captain SandpaperFingers' guitars hits the auction floor!

Gimme a hundred, a hundred .... opening bid's at a hundred ... fifty, do I hear a fifty ... twenty ... comeon people this is a once in a lifetime op .... OKAY, we have twenty ... man in the back with the dark glasses and the Labrador ... do I hear a twenty five ... twenyfi? Twenfi?

giginthesky · February 23rd, 2008, 07:50 PM

it gives me that feeling of fingernails on a chalkboard.

doster · February 23rd, 2008, 08:45 PM

The horror.....the horror!

whodatpat · February 23rd, 2008, 09:05 PM

"It has upgraded Bill Lawrence Pickups that sound amazing. It is the best sounding Tele I have ever played. The Grover tuners & straplocks are new and have not been aged."

So it just needs a new MIM body, neck and hardware and you will have a real keeper.

lambchop · February 24th, 2008, 03:15 AM

Yoiks what a hummer!!

dagenhamjim · February 24th, 2008, 04:30 AM

What a dam shame, makes you wanna go buy it just to restore it to its former glory. would make an interesting project as I would have no idea how to deal with those big 'teeth marks' at the end of the body! Any idea's Guys?

cband7 · February 24th, 2008, 07:39 AM

That looks like it was dragged behind a truck down eleven miles of gravel road. That's not relic'd, it's roached!

neocaster · February 24th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Give the guy some credit. He sure knows how to get his pickguards showcased on the TDPRI... Best $300 for a used MIM and an hour of sanding he ever spent.

BroadMaster · February 25th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brittwin

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-Fender-Stan...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like a new forem of termite has been found that nibbles the paint off around the edges first before attacking the wood..... kinda like eating an Oreo

I wrote this seller (thru ebay) and informed him that it did not look like it had been played in, consequently his *relic* 2002 tele was not likely gonna sell. He replyed with 'keep your opinions' to myself and he was gonna report me to ebay for harassment. I'm shakin' with terrible fear as I type this...... NOT!

Anybody else get a reply from this feller? I read his feedback and the bulk of his sales are for generic wood pickguards. I didn't care much for the p'gs either. Clearly, not the best at manufacturing a legit looking relic in my opinion. OMMV

February 23rd, 2008, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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February 23rd, 2008, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,703 36 Photos	Well spotted brittwin, as usual it's an "I dont really want to sell 'cos it's so good" but hang on ----- there's a "left handed version also available", do you think that's to good to sell too ??. Forget "The Blackguard book", there should be a book of fleaBay beauties. __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

February 23rd, 2008, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dan German Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rupertsland Age: 48 Posts: 752	When will people learn..... never, ever,ever wear your fully functional orbital sander belt buckle while playing. Sheesh! PS: I am not a fan of "relicing". But I never knew I would find it funny. __________________ Higgy

February 23rd, 2008, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Daddydex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,725	Almost looks as bad as the Joe Strummer Tele. Dan __________________ Teles are like Mr. Potato head

February 23rd, 2008, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alamo Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Age: 51 Posts: 744	Reminds me of...

February 23rd, 2008, 01:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
shoretyus Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 349	Look like he tied it to the bumper on the way home from the store. No worries dude you won't have to part with it.

February 23rd, 2008, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
smitty54017 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Richmond, WI Age: 36 Posts: 379	Kinda looks like Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor got hold of it!

February 23rd, 2008, 02:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Newfie_J. Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Bay Age: 28 Posts: 204	I hate it when such a beautiful word like customized is used to describe garbage. I cannot afford vintage so tasteful relicing appeals to me on SOME guitars but I get the feeling that in a few years there will be alot more parts guitars floating around. For Sale, 1 Tele body, 1 owner, SLIGHTLY abraded, make an offer!

February 23rd, 2008, 02:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
blue metalflake Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ireland Age: 55 Posts: 2,343 10 Photos	What a ?^%$ing mess. The only interesting thing is, what did he do to the pickguard?

February 23rd, 2008, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
bug music Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 745 3 Photos	Makes you think there should be a 30 day waiting period for some folks to buy belt sanders. -Jay __________________ "When I die they're gonna say He couldn't play sh*t, but he sure made it sound good" - Hound Dog Taylor

February 23rd, 2008, 03:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck 909 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 288	Now that is psycho. I logged in to my long unused fleabay acct. and sent him a message. Basically saying, "put away the orbital sander and stop abusing guitars." Geez. __________________ ...bring it down! bring it down... make it so lowdown and funky they can smell it! - Buddy Guy

February 23rd, 2008, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,871	I just wonder whats going thru someone brain when they get an idea to do this and screw it up so bad. Ok he wants to relic the edges but leaves the center part as new. Thats just dumb its impossible for a guitar to get that much wear on the edges without the middle also getting damaged scratched etc. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

February 23rd, 2008, 06:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
ThreePlyGuy Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California/Arizona Age: 60 Posts: 391	I would much rather chew aluminum foil! Don't get us started.

February 23rd, 2008, 07:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nick JD Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 2,597	Ahhhhh - another one of Captain SandpaperFingers' guitars hits the auction floor! Gimme a hundred, a hundred .... opening bid's at a hundred ... fifty, do I hear a fifty ... twenty ... comeon people this is a once in a lifetime op .... OKAY, we have twenty ... man in the back with the dark glasses and the Labrador ... do I hear a twenty five ... twenyfi? Twenfi? __________________

February 23rd, 2008, 07:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
giginthesky Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,080 6 Photos	it gives me that feeling of fingernails on a chalkboard.

February 23rd, 2008, 08:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
doster Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 330	The horror.....the horror! __________________ “You don't find a style, ... a style finds you.” Keith Richards

February 23rd, 2008, 09:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
whodatpat Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: College Park MD Age: 36 Posts: 272	"It has upgraded Bill Lawrence Pickups that sound amazing. It is the best sounding Tele I have ever played. The Grover tuners & straplocks are new and have not been aged." So it just needs a new MIM body, neck and hardware and you will have a real keeper. __________________ What this thread needs is more cowbell. Run Pat Run

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lambchop TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England, U.K. Posts: 85	Yoiks what a hummer!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/solenoidlopez

February 24th, 2008, 04:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
dagenhamjim Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheffield Sth Yorks UK Posts: 181	What a dam shame, makes you wanna go buy it just to restore it to its former glory. would make an interesting project as I would have no idea how to deal with those big 'teeth marks' at the end of the body! Any idea's Guys?

February 24th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
cband7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kwajalein, Marshall Islands Age: 54 Posts: 180	That looks like it was dragged behind a truck down eleven miles of gravel road. That's not relic'd, it's roached! __________________ "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith." --Albert Einstein

February 24th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#25 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,530 11 Photos	Give the guy some credit. He sure knows how to get his pickguards showcased on the TDPRI... Best $300 for a used MIM and an hour of sanding he ever spent. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."