The whole used and abused look seems to be really catching on, there must be a market out there who just loves the used look. Check out this. New York Uber Fender Custom Shop Dealer called The Music Zoo have teamed up with John Cruz to create a new line of Fender Strats called the Ultimate Relic Series

Tell me does this look like Steve Ray Vaughns guitar?

Now here is what Tim Reynolds from the Zoo had to say about the new line of guitars and the aged look

“We are doing a run of guitars with varying years from 1954-1969, all reissues with extra heavy relic aging by John Cruz. The guitars are on par with the aging done on Tribute pieces, such as the Andy Summers Tele and the SRV ”Number One“ Tribute Strat. I worked with John to establish the concept of what the guitars should look like, being careful to create our own style that wouldn’t be replicating any signature guitar or famous Strat that already exists, but rather create a stand-alone, been to hell and back player guitar. I have to admit though, it’s really John’s vision and skill that makes these guitars what they are.

…The guitars feel so broken in and ”at home“ in your hands. They look and feel like a vintage piece right out of the case. Tonally, with a minimal amount of finish left, you’ll find the instrument resounds extremely well, and you tend to get more openness and sustain by allowing the wood to ring freely, much in the same way a vintage player guitar comes alive from the first note you play.

Bottom line, we just wanted to make the most badass Relic around.”

Now dont worry if your not into the burnt, dinged look as there are various options available

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