How to relic guitar

A lot of you have been waiting for this penultimate step of our guitar aging project, so let’s do some damage!

Users on a UK guitar forum find images of Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters with very similar relic patterns. Do these point to automated processes at Fender Custom Shop? And if they do, so what?

Few simple methods for aging and relicing plastic guitar parts such as pickup covers and knobs.

Yes, it is possible to age your instrument. But there are pitfalls to avoid and techniques to master.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a guitar pedalboard or would like to know how to set up a pedalboard, we show you.

When guitarists discuss relicing a guitar, they are talking about making a newer instrument look worn. This is similar to "wearing in" clothing or deliberately causing something to look more aged. In the guitar market, it can be profitable...

No. 1: Squier guitars can be great!

Relicing guitars is a popular trend that’s only growing more common. Of course, the “natural” — and best — way to relic a guitar is to buy your axe new and simply play it for decades! Over time, it will pick up dents, dings, and scars that come together to create a stunning vintage look.

In this video, StewMac presents their new Mini T-Style and Mini S-Style guitar kits. These kits are a super fun weekend project that can be built by anyone with a soldering iron and a screwdriver.

Are you unhappy with your guitar? Before you trade it in for another axe, have you taken a good look at the strings? This article will reveal how to find and fix guitar string problems that can cause your instrument to sound or play badly. Keep on reading to see if your strings are the things that are making you sad.