Relic’d guitars, How they age

There's a huge amount of bands/artists that have modest success, maybe a couple of hits and a few years of fame. Then maybe a few years more of gigging making a reasonable living. ... [thegearpage Logo]  Hi there! Highlighted posts [What happens when you don't make the big time?](  March 24, 2021  •  221 posts  •  8,799 views  [The Sound Hound Lounge](   [Barquentine said]( — There's a huge amount of bands/artists that have modest success, maybe a couple of hits and a few years of fame. Then maybe a few years more of gigging making a reasonable living. ... [Read more »](  [Does anyone else’s Guitar Center currently look like this?](  March 23, 2021  •  268 posts  •  16,123 views  [Guitars in General](   [chillybilly said]( — A lack of inventory is one thing but their wildly elaborate and over-the-top covid-related entry policies were a large nail in the coffin. A 10,000 sq ft store admitting 5 people ... [Read more »](  [Can a guitar be to light?](  March 24, 2021  •  81 posts  •  1,505 views  [Guitars in General](   [crhfish said]( — I have parts caster tele with a body that's just over 3lbs. When I play it standing up I find it hard to play. Can a guitar be to light? I also think the light wood is not goo ... [Read more »](  [Why has nobody attempted boutique tube production?](  March 23, 2021  •  94 posts  •  2,869 views  [Amps and Cabs](   [9985 said]( — Stumbled across an interesting article about home brewing vacuum tubes & amplifiers (not guitar amps) from 2016 here. Got me wondering: why hasn't anyone in the US (or UK) ... [Read more »](  [Tone bender mkI builders who actually have access to an mkI](  March 22, 2021  •  137 posts  •  3,461 views  [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things](   [Gallery said]( — So there are plenty of builders who mention NOS parts to give the impression of authenticity and accuracy to the original, but which builders actually own or have access to an ... [Read more »](  [What does Boutique mean to you?](  March 24, 2021  •  69 posts  •  908 views  [Amps and Cabs](   [sll said]( — Small, narrowly focused, unique, expensive? I'm not sure what makes one manufacturer boutique and another not. Interested in your opinions on this. Do prices justify titles or ... [Read more »](  [Relic’d Guitars, How They Age](  March 23, 2021  •  78 posts  •  1,470 views  [Guitars in General](   [83lltunneL said]( — I just bought my first relic'd guitar - a FCS Journeyman relic. I've owned poly finished guitars that have remained unchanged and sparkly for 30 years. Do relic'd guitars age faster ... [Read more »](  [High end Boutique PAF's... how do they compare? (Throbak, Holmes, Lollar, Wizz, ReWind)](  March 24, 2021  •  118 posts  •  3,051 views  [Guitars in General](   [kingsxman said]( — I think your projecting your own values onto the OP's values/intentions on why he's doing this. You made a comment about this all being snake oil earlier. Last time I checked, ... [Read more »](  [Pushing dirty Marshall](  March 24, 2021  •  44 posts  •  707 views  [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things](   [D strange said]( — So in short My main amp is a Jcm800 2203 with 6550 power tubes (100w) into a standard 1960a cab so 75w speakers 300w total, so a lot of head room all round. I have used different ... [Read more »](  [Why do so many great guitar players use Strats?](  March 23, 2021  •  133 posts  •  5,054 views  [Guitars in General](   [Betos said]( — From Hendrix on Hendrix: Hendrix: I use a Fender Stratocaster. Everyone's talking about the 7yr old Telecaster, the 13yr old Gibson, and the 92yr old Les Paul. They've gone into ... [Read more »](  You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for thegearpage or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20thegearpage%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of thegearpage by  [Threadloom]( The Gear Page, 140 Vets Highway #482, Commack, NY 11725