Ok so the the pickup mod worked great. I replaced the ceramic bar magnets and poles from these cheap overseas pickups with Alnico 5 magnets and they sound really good. I'm very impressed. That high-gain rhythm riff at the beginning of he demo, same guitar. The neck has a flat radius like a modern guitar. I didn't like it at first. I wanted a more vintage radius but the flat board is growing on me. It's a light Strat due to the mahogany. Most Strats are pretty heavy. I'm having running stability issues because of the reliced string trees. I could install graphtec string tress and have zero issue but then the overlook would be disrupted. Having to tune after use the tremolo bar is the price to pay for looking cool.
I use tiny drop of Lucas oil treatment on all string contact areas and it enhances the patina and does eliminate any sticky areas.... fantastic job man..👍
I have yet to own a relic guitar, and I have by no means done a lot of research on the practice, but I thoroughly enjoyed your videos on this project. I’m no expert on what the best methods are. You’re a very talented artist and I think you have great imagination in your work.
Man, every single thing about this is beautiful. From the craftsmanship and vision, to the shooting and editing of the video, to the music/score. Beautiful work man!
I did a similar project a few years ago. I put butchers wax over the original finish on the areas I wanted exposed. After painting it blue, the next step was to lift the blue paint with a credit card. The butchers wax lifted off.
One thing that can be said in defense of relicing is that many modern violins, when they are made our antiqued. It’s not exactly the same thing. It’s more of a finish thing, rather than a beating up the wood kind of thing… But I think it’s a way to sort of get the instrument certain vibe and mellowing out the look so it doesn’t look so new and so bright. In a way so you can concentrate more on the music.
Me neither. I love my guitars looking beautiful. I understand if I’m the one that has aged the instrument through years and years of play. Why pay for a nice looking guitar if you’re just going to ruin it. Also, I guarantee nobody could ever tell the difference in sound given a blind test.
I’m right there with you. It’s interesting to see someone relic a guitar up but as far as purchasing an artificially ruined guitar, I’d never do it. I want to ruin my guitars myself over years of playing lol
A good relic guitar can best be compared to a well-broken in baseball glove. It is supposed to look and feel as if it were played for thousands of hours absorbing all the subtle nuances that an instrument takes on in that time.
the body and neck were mahogany. lots of open grain. without grain filling the paint would just sink into the open pores and wouldn't give you a level finish.
Awesome video. Incredibly inspiring. Can you tell us more about the neck relicing? After the second (satin) coat of nitro, what did you use for additional darkening? And did you apply that over the nitro? Thanks!
I used graphite lubricant powder: amzn.to/4774Q5g it's dark and once applied it is really difficult come out cause the particles are so fine. I applied it right over the nitro. Rubbed it in and feathered it out to taste. I used alcohol to feather and acetone to remove the graphite when necessary.
Great series.. was the hardware patina solely from the acid or did you also include some dyes to get that color.. ? if it becomes a solid player one could always relic better hardware..
I appreciate the art of it but I have never seen a real vintage guitar with as much “relic” as most people do these days. Maybe Willie Nelson’s guitar, Trigger.
Why did you put epoxy on the bare wood? I would think you stain it first. I relic-ed a $100 Squier that was brand new. Someone upgraded the pickups and electronics, but I didn't like the shiny sunburst. I did every kind of technique I could find - sanding, keys, rocks, tools, razors, cigarette burns, nitro cracks, finger wear, belt wear, dents, dings, aging all the metal and the end result is something you'd find in a back room swamp bar in South from the 1950's - and it sounds killer. I want to learn more about technique, and wish you would have showed more of the headstock cutting gluing (which turned out great!). I wish I videoed my project.....
Of course, I misread the title… I thought of that it said, Stew Mac Relic Kit… And I thought to myself oh… Wow… Stew Mac is selling a kit for you to relic your guitar. What a doofus! 😂😂😂
well, unfortunately none of that really looks very convincing. Wood, plastic, and finish just don't naturally age like that with use. For one, the exposed wood would be more dried out and grey, not evenly stained brown
Thank you for doing this!!!!!! Just freaking awesome!!!!!!!!
Ok so the the pickup mod worked great. I replaced the ceramic bar magnets and poles from these cheap overseas pickups with Alnico 5 magnets and they sound really good. I'm very impressed. That high-gain rhythm riff at the beginning of he demo, same guitar. The neck has a flat radius like a modern guitar. I didn't like it at first. I wanted a more vintage radius but the flat board is growing on me. It's a light Strat due to the mahogany. Most Strats are pretty heavy. I'm having running stability issues because of the reliced string trees. I could install graphtec string tress and have zero issue but then the overlook would be disrupted. Having to tune after use the tremolo bar is the price to pay for looking cool.
Why don't you file the area where the strings are in contact with string trees ? Hopefully it works.
@@Pujan-ph2ci Yeah, I was wondering if you could polish underneath with a dremel.
I use tiny drop of Lucas oil treatment on all string contact areas and it enhances the patina and does eliminate any sticky areas.... fantastic job man..👍
Such an amazing job man. I liked everything, but what really transcended the end result is the pickups, pickgourd, knobs job. it's a killer. LOVE IT!
I have yet to own a relic guitar, and I have by no means done a lot of research on the practice, but I thoroughly enjoyed your videos on this project. I’m no expert on what the best methods are. You’re a very talented artist and I think you have great imagination in your work.
mark this is some of the best work i’ve seen on a relic job love this guitar
Impressive neck transformation!!
Man, every single thing about this is beautiful. From the craftsmanship and vision, to the shooting and editing of the video, to the music/score. Beautiful work man!
What was that powder-like substance you applied at 6:24 to give it a dirty look?
I did a similar project a few years ago. I put butchers wax over the original finish on the areas I wanted exposed. After painting it blue, the next step was to lift the blue paint with a credit card. The butchers wax lifted off.
Great vid. I particularly enjoyed the ambient music whilst you were relicing the parts.
That guitar surely rules❤ it stayed in tune in spite of the 2 string trees you have in there,kudos👍
dayum that's hot. the atmosphere, the picture, the music. love it. subbed. hope you'll share some techniques later down the line.
I'm really enjoying your videos - they're intriguing to watch and I always learn something new. Thank you.
Amazing work!!!!
dude your vids are amazing man! love your work.
ámazing dude!, always from the basic to the extraordinary!
Wow!! Looks great!!
One thing that can be said in defense of relicing is that many modern violins, when they are made our antiqued. It’s not exactly the same thing. It’s more of a finish thing, rather than a beating up the wood kind of thing… But I think it’s a way to sort of get the instrument certain vibe and mellowing out the look so it doesn’t look so new and so bright. In a way so you can concentrate more on the music.
Your guitar looks amazing and you're really rocking it !!
Love it! Excellent job.
I really really want one!
Lovely job... always look forward to your demos :)
Really great work. I did one in shell pink but didn't do the relic thing. Now I'm getting impatient for it to age on it's own.
Like a well worn - broken in baseball glove these guitars play smoothly . An ebony fret board would be best - like a violin . 🏆✨🇺🇸✨🎸
Cool looking guitar 👍🏼
That came out pretty cool! 👍👍👍👍
rad, next time I'm off work I'm doing a white one in a similar style!
레릭. 제대로 이쁘네요 good!!
Love the video, but would prefer if you could tell us what chemicals you were using and when and why
Great videos Mark. I really enjoyed watching these videos. Well filmed. Well explained and the result was fantastic
Great video. Is that just wood stain you used on the neck after the nitro lacquer?
heavy dirty... nice job!!!
great content but the music felt like I was tabbed out of my resident evil game and I could still hear the audio lol
Hey Mark I really appreciate your content, thank you. Are you willing to share what kind of laxer cutter you use?
I’ve never understood the allure of vintaging guitars. But I have to say you do great work!
Me neither. I love my guitars looking beautiful. I understand if I’m the one that has aged the instrument through years and years of play. Why pay for a nice looking guitar if you’re just going to ruin it. Also, I guarantee nobody could ever tell the difference in sound given a blind test.
I’m right there with you. It’s interesting to see someone relic a guitar up but as far as purchasing an artificially ruined guitar, I’d never do it. I want to ruin my guitars myself over years of playing lol
A good relic guitar can best be compared to a well-broken in baseball glove. It is supposed to look and feel as if it were played for thousands of hours absorbing all the subtle nuances that an instrument takes on in that time.
What was the purpose of using the epoxy before putting the aged nitro on the neck?
the body and neck were mahogany. lots of open grain. without grain filling the paint would just sink into the open pores and wouldn't give you a level finish.
Alternate title: "I made the world's second dirtiest Strat... on purpose!" Love the videos! Thanks for sharing!
What is the first one tho?
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did the relicing cause and issues with the tuners? Are they still turning smoothly?
Yes, still smooth. The relicing was from the vapors of the muriatic acid.
Awesome video. Incredibly inspiring. Can you tell us more about the neck relicing? After the second (satin) coat of nitro, what did you use for additional darkening? And did you apply that over the nitro? Thanks!
I used graphite lubricant powder: amzn.to/4774Q5g it's dark and once applied it is really difficult come out cause the particles are so fine. I applied it right over the nitro. Rubbed it in and feathered it out to taste. I used alcohol to feather and acetone to remove the graphite when necessary.
Very cool! The wood on the neck looks Mahogany. Is it maple?
It's mahogany.
Great series.. was the hardware patina solely from the acid or did you also include some dyes to get that color.. ? if it becomes a solid player one could always relic better hardware..
Just acids. I used the muriatic acid fumes for the tuners.
молодец!!!классно!!!!
I appreciate the art of it but I have never seen a real vintage guitar with as much “relic” as most people do these days. Maybe Willie Nelson’s guitar, Trigger.
. . . and you won't. There are no real worn guitars that worn.
Why did you put epoxy on the bare wood? I would think you stain it first. I relic-ed a $100 Squier that was brand new. Someone upgraded the pickups and electronics, but I didn't like the shiny sunburst. I did every kind of technique I could find - sanding, keys, rocks, tools, razors, cigarette burns, nitro cracks, finger wear, belt wear, dents, dings, aging all the metal and the end result is something you'd find in a back room swamp bar in South from the 1950's - and it sounds killer. I want to learn more about technique, and wish you would have showed more of the headstock cutting gluing (which turned out great!). I wish I videoed my project.....
it was a mahogany body, it needed to have the pores filled with the epoxy prior to base coat.
strange background music and mysterious voice makes me think of frightening images. Also, I don't see any links to these products. very odd
Rust in peace
Of course, I misread the title… I thought of that it said, Stew Mac Relic Kit… And I thought to myself oh… Wow… Stew Mac is selling a kit for you to relic your guitar. What a doofus! 😂😂😂
Nice job I think. Lol
oil finishes are such a cop out
Whats up with the horror film music?
love relics but this looks like shit. were you going for 2017 squire strat left in a barn?
I love your video, but the music was killing me.. respectfully
well, unfortunately none of that really looks very convincing. Wood, plastic, and finish just don't naturally age like that with use. For one, the exposed wood would be more dried out and grey, not evenly stained brown
Dude what's with the scary music
Yo that background music has to go
Why this "fashion" of "relic"?
This is ridiculous!!!
I can't understand this kind of weird taste.
@@charlesleeray4932 Pretending to be a guitar hero...
Like you see on music industry nowadays everything goes to retro again but in a modern way. Same goes with this relic guitar thing