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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: shobet on January 26, 2010, 02:32:01 PM

Title: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on January 26, 2010, 02:32:01 PM
Has anyone bought any stuff from this company? http://relicguitarstudio.com/

The prices they have seem very reasonable to me.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: MrBump on January 26, 2010, 03:35:26 PM
They do look tasty.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: d1dsj on January 26, 2010, 03:50:40 PM
cr@p! Now I've got relic Sonic blue Strat GAS... cheers  :lol:
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Ratrod on January 26, 2010, 04:28:26 PM
I'm relicing my guitars the old fashioned way: time and usage.

Only problem is that when it's done, it's probably out of style.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Ian Price on January 26, 2010, 06:19:12 PM
Very nice. I like the bound tele custom. The relicing looks very good indeed!

GASGASGASGASGASGASGASGAS
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: AndyR on January 26, 2010, 06:22:19 PM
It does all look rather toothsome :D

But I'm keeping my hands in my pockets...

(Added the site to Favourites though... :lol:)
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Philly Q on January 26, 2010, 10:24:43 PM
Nice to see somebody doing this stuff in the UK, and at reasonable prices.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 27, 2010, 01:10:37 AM
Nice to see somebody doing this stuff in the UK, and at reasonable prices.

Wonder who it is /where they are?
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: gingataff on January 27, 2010, 01:47:50 AM
Am I missing something or do those 'extremely rare' no-line Kluson tuners look just like a regular set of Gotohs?
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Frank on January 27, 2010, 02:03:29 AM
noticed that they only seem to offer 7.25" fingerboard radius and 21 frets, that's probably a bit too vintage for most people
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: gingataff on January 27, 2010, 02:16:35 AM
noticed that they only seem to offer 7.25" fingerboard radius and 21 frets, that's probably a bit too vintage for most people
Especially when you consider that a few early Fenders actually had a 9.5" radius, and any guitar which has been used enough to be worn that much has probably been refretted a few times, wouldn't that flatten it out a bit?
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Frank on January 27, 2010, 03:07:28 AM
Just had another look at the site - do they actually build those bodies and necks or do they just buy Allparts and relic them?
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on January 27, 2010, 08:39:05 AM
Just had another look at the site - do they actually build those bodies and necks or do they just buy Allparts and relic them?
I believe they're bought in as on their About Us page is states 'our bodies and necks all come from "licensed by Fender" sources'.

Nothing wrong with that, I believe that a couple of the more regarded people making relics do the same. I think Nash (http://www.nashguitars.com/) guitars may be another parts assembler. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong about Nash.

I am seriously tempted by one of these, I better hide the credit cards.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Prawnik on January 27, 2010, 08:59:02 AM
As someone who builds illegal guitars, I know where these guys get their parts: Monsterrelic. I am not sure that Monsterrelic parts are licensed, however, but I recognize the manufacture.

The parts themselves are not bad, but I really wish they'd nail down some of the accuracy issues. Like 12th fret marker spacing on their 1966 neck should be narrow, and everyone knows that after 1955 or so, all blonde Fender bodies were ash and all ash bodies were blonde.

Anyway, if you want to order from these guys, do it soon, as I suspect Fender will be on them like a bulldog on a steak.

Besides the issue of where they get their parts from: for one thing, they use the "Strat" and "Tele" names without attibution. For another, they use the Strat headstock as their logo, both of which will assuredly draw the wrath of the Big F.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Ian Price on January 27, 2010, 12:06:55 PM
I noticed the 7.25 radius theme as well. I'm a convert to 9.5 and really woudn't want to go back to 7.25.

I'm in two minds about this now - I really wanted to get that tele body but have a 9.5 radius. I also wanted to buy some woodworking tools and won't be able to afford those and the tele.

A tough one as I do really want to give building a guitar (or a body at least) a go but also like the idea of having a relatively hassle free approach to putting a guitar together i.e. these guys or warmoth.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: gingataff on January 27, 2010, 12:24:13 PM

A tough one as I do really want to give building a guitar (or a body at least) a go but also like the idea of having a relatively hassle free approach to putting a guitar together i.e. these guys or warmoth.

Don't forget All-Parts, Stew Mac and Musikraft (the latter I'm hoping to do a build with later this year) for finished bodies and necks.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Jonny on January 27, 2010, 04:02:20 PM
Hendrix Monterey please.

They do look really good, and the website as well.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Guitarmonkey on January 27, 2010, 11:29:39 PM
Has anyone bought any stuff from this company? http://relicguitarstudio.com/

Consumer Direct Tips for Buying Online

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/online-shopping/tips


Just saying...
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on January 27, 2010, 11:51:51 PM
Has anyone bought any stuff from this company? http://relicguitarstudio.com/

Consumer Direct Tips for Buying Online

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/online-shopping/tips

  • A company might have a great website, but that doesn't mean it's law-abiding.
  • Make sure you know the trader's full address - especially if the company is based outside the UK. The internet makes buying from abroad easy so it’s important you know your rights.
  • Don't assume an internet company is based in the UK just because its web address has 'uk' in it - check out the physical address and phone number.

Just saying...


You'll have to excuse the sarcasm in my comment and I also have to ask, have you got a grudge or something against them as that's a strange first post? 

So the internet spreads outside the borders of the UK, wow, thanks for that, I'd have never known...

The site is hosted in LA in that there Yanky-land, probably on a time sliced server somewhere near my own stuff hosted by the same company. Dreamhost if you're wondering, more than likely in their LAX based facility. ;) 

It's nice that you care about my online well-being, but I find that paying for stuff with a credit card gives me all the protection I need, as if it goes Tits-Up™ I can file a charge-back against them and it's then responsibility of my credit card company to claim the cash back off the online vendor.

I didn't ask for advice on how to shop online, I asked if anyone had done business with them as I am interested in the quality of the goods they have for sale.

Don't try and teach granny to suck eggs as I've eaten them all and have gotten fat on all the yokey goodness!
 


Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Afghan Dave on January 28, 2010, 01:53:07 AM
SH!TTTTTttttttttttttttttttttt..... ARHHHHHHH

They look REALLY good at a price that's right.

GASssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss  :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: gingataff on January 28, 2010, 02:20:01 AM
As someone who builds illegal guitars, I know where these guys get their parts: Monsterrelic. I am not sure that Monsterrelic parts are licensed, however, but I recognize the manufacture.

I just took a look at the monsterrelic site.
It's exactly the same stuff, same stock photos, etc. In fact, if you go to the dealers section you see that relicguitarstudio is listed there.

I'm not saying the stuff isn't good (I think their Rory Gallagher Strat looks better than the Fender version) but they don't make it clear that they are importing everything from Singapore.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on January 28, 2010, 09:23:46 AM
Yep the Monster Relic post was the most informative here, it's told me everything I need to know about Relic Guitar Studio.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Prawnik on January 28, 2010, 09:42:17 AM

A tough one as I do really want to give building a guitar (or a body at least) a go but also like the idea of having a relatively hassle free approach to putting a guitar together i.e. these guys or warmoth.

Don't forget All-Parts, Stew Mac and Musikraft (the latter I'm hoping to do a build with later this year) for finished bodies and necks.

I have had decent luck with Musikraft parts. Finishes, not so great - but I have only gotten one finished guitar body from them (I could not get that color lacquer in Ukraine) so I do not have a good sample size to work from.

A lot of people recommend USACG, although they are not licensed Fender and therefore require a bit of re-work. I have never used them.

Re: RelicGuitarStudio: I am not saying not to use them, a lot of people use Monster Relic parts. For instance, Monster Relic is the only source I can find for Fender 1969 reverse pearloid pickguards, although the Monster Relic guards are truly cr@ppy from the standpoint of accuracy.

Just you should know what you are getting.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on January 28, 2010, 10:31:45 AM
I'm not bothered about 100% historical accuracy. What do the people you know say about the bodies and the necks?
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Ian Price on January 28, 2010, 10:40:56 AM
I'm not bothered about 100% historical accuracy. What do the people you know say about the bodies and the necks?

Me neither. As long as it looks great, plays great, sounds great and is a good price it's okay by me.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Matt77 on January 28, 2010, 12:36:20 PM
Has anyone bought any stuff from this company? http://relicguitarstudio.com/

Consumer Direct Tips for Buying Online

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/online-shopping/tips

  • A company might have a great website, but that doesn't mean it's law-abiding.
  • Make sure you know the trader's full address - especially if the company is based outside the UK. The internet makes buying from abroad easy so it’s important you know your rights.
  • Don't assume an internet company is based in the UK just because its web address has 'uk' in it - check out the physical address and phone number.

Just saying...


You'll have to excuse the sarcasm in my comment and I also have to ask, have you got a grudge or something against them as that's a strange first post? 

So the internet spreads outside the borders of the UK, wow, thanks for that, I'd have never known...

The site is hosted in LA in that there Yanky-land, probably on a time sliced server somewhere near my own stuff hosted by the same company. Dreamhost if you're wondering, more than likely in their LAX based facility. ;) 

It's nice that you care about my online well-being, but I find that paying for stuff with a credit card gives me all the protection I need, as if it goes Tits-Up™ I can file a charge-back against them and it's then responsibility of my credit card company to claim the cash back off the online vendor.

I didn't ask for advice on how to shop online, I asked if anyone had done business with them as I am interested in the quality of the goods they have for sale.

Don't try and teach granny to suck eggs as I've eaten them all and have gotten fat on all the yokey goodness!
 




Welcome to the forum :)
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: horsehead on January 28, 2010, 05:27:43 PM
the monster relic site has got a beautiful rosewood strat neck that makes me feel funny!
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: closetrockstar on January 28, 2010, 06:42:02 PM
Not from these guys, but I did purchase an SG relic form Blackpoole Relics and it is very nice indeed. Not sure what pups are in it but they are surprsingly very nice as well.  Thought for sure I'd have to repalce them straight away.  The relic work is excellent as well.  They don't have a website, but you can find them on Ebay.

Cheers   8)
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: closetrockstar on January 28, 2010, 07:34:46 PM
Monster Relics has some sweet looking stuff . Nothing like a battered maple on maple neck. Too cool.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Sifu Ben on January 28, 2010, 07:36:05 PM
Not from these guys, but I did purchase an SG relic form Blackpoole Relics and it is very nice indeed. Not sure what pups are in it but they are surprsingly very nice as well.  Thought for sure I'd have to repalce them straight away.  The relic work is excellent as well.  They don't have a website, but you can find them on Ebay.

Cheers   8)
The blackpoole guys give me really bad Tele GAS  :(
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Prawnik on January 29, 2010, 10:35:22 AM
I'm not bothered about 100% historical accuracy. What do the people you know say about the bodies and the necks?

Me neither. As long as it looks great, plays great, sounds great and is a good price it's okay by me.

I have a friend who deals in them (Montreux Guitars) and so do CrazyParts. Full disclosure: I am a Montreux dealer. Yuichiro seems to think that Monster Relic are decent, mostly-correct Fender copies.

Really, beyond a certain point, when building a guitar from parts it comes down to the luck of the draw and some experimenting. I'd consider using Monster Relic if they'd work on some of the details, although I'd probably prefer to paint my own bodies and I would have to paint my own necks for any Fender after mid-1967 or so.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Tellboy on January 29, 2010, 02:52:26 PM
Not from these guys, but I did purchase an SG relic form Blackpoole Relics and it is very nice indeed. Not sure what pups are in it but they are surprsingly very nice as well.  Thought for sure I'd have to repalce them straight away.  The relic work is excellent as well.  They don't have a website, but you can find them on Ebay.

Cheers   8)
The blackpoole guys give me really bad Tele GAS  :(

Yes me too ....... but this cured it  :roll::-

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/Tellboy/BlackpooleTele/Tele8.jpg)

Looks like some wiley sort of guy put a Fender logo on it... :lol:

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/Tellboy/BlackpooleTele/Tele4.jpg)

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/Tellboy/BlackpooleTele/Tele2.jpg)

(http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/Tellboy/BlackpooleTele/Tele6.jpg)

P.S. Their website is now up and running - http://www.blackpoole.com/ (http://www.blackpoole.com/)

Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Bainzy on January 31, 2010, 02:15:30 PM
Cool concept, pleasantly surprised to see a UK business doing it to be honest. I know 'relic' guitars aren't everyones thing but its great to have the choice isn't it.

When I first saw the title I was expecting to see mixing desks and studio monitors that'd been knocked around a bit, ie an actual studio made to look like it had seen better days...
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Prawnik on February 01, 2010, 08:19:39 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but these guys are re-selling Asian relics, not producing in the UK.

If you want a UK-made guitar body/neck, meow at me by PM. I warn you, good ones are not cheap.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on February 01, 2010, 09:30:27 AM
I believe http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk are a UK producer. He says he makes his own bodies anyway.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: PhilKing on February 02, 2010, 05:03:14 AM
I believe http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk are a UK producer. He says he makes his own bodies anyway.
John makes everything himself, bodies, necks and he ages metal and plastic parts (though he makes some of his own plastic parts too).  I have been to his workshop several times and have 3 instruments from him.  He even turns some small metal parts on a lathe that he has.   He is a bit of a fanatic, but the guitars really do have the mojo in them.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on February 02, 2010, 11:32:23 AM
It's getting hold of them though.

He doesn't take custom orders any more and almost every time I check his for sale section it's either empty or there's a message saying that the guitar featured has been sold already. The times I have been lucky enough to check and there has been something there for sale, he's either not replied to my email enquiry or it's been a bloody bass.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Prawnik on February 02, 2010, 12:54:03 PM
The Bravewood guitars look amazing, and I do not say that lightly.

Normally I am not a fan of "over-the-top" relicing, but this guy makes it look real.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: PhilKing on February 02, 2010, 06:13:45 PM
It's getting hold of them though.

He doesn't take custom orders any more and almost every time I check his for sale section it's either empty or there's a message saying that the guitar featured has been sold already. The times I have been lucky enough to check and there has been something there for sale, he's either not replied to my email enquiry or it's been a bloody bass.
I thought he was taking orders again.  He has a Tele Custom coming up soon I think.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: kavanaghscam on February 05, 2010, 05:52:06 PM
Relic Guitar Studio http://relicguitarstudio.com/ is Kavanagh Customs reborn. A complete scam. Chinese imports passed off as quality parts.

Just checked this guys reviews:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Kavanagh+Customs/Strat+Body/10/1

Supposedly this guy's name is John Kavanagh - I have my doubts.

He/they - whoever they are were kicked off ebay last year.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: shobet on February 05, 2010, 06:06:01 PM
Oooh interesting, ta.
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Afghan Dave on February 05, 2010, 08:47:14 PM
THANKS FOR THE WARNING!!  :o

Looks like the old saying "if it looks too good to be true.."

Get something from of quality from Devries Custom Guitars..  :? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Relic Guitar Studio
Post by: Andrew W on February 05, 2010, 09:19:56 PM
I just did a "whois" look-up for the www.relicguitarstudio.com domain and it's been registered by one of the "Contact Privacy" type sites so you can't see who actually runs it - not what I would look for in a company I would consider doing business with.  Caveat Emptor.