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Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster 3 Colour Sunburst

Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster 3 Colour Sunburst

£1,469.00 £1,649.00
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Fender Jason Isbell Telecaster Chocolate Burst Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Jason Isbell Telecaster Chocolate Burst Rosewood Fingerboard

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£1,399.00 £1,519.00
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Atkin Historic Series The Forty Three Aged

Atkin Historic Series The Forty Three Aged

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£3,499.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Reissue Ultra Light Aged Goldtop Double Gold

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Reissue Ultra Light Aged Goldtop Double Gold

£5,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup Ultra Light Aged Ebony

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup Ultra Light Aged Ebony

£6,999.00
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Gibson Custom Shop 59 Les Paul Standard Made 2 Measure Hand Selected Top Aged Cherry Sunburst Murphy Lab Light Aged

Gibson Custom Shop 59 Les Paul Standard Made 2 Measure Hand Selected Top Aged Cherry Sunburst Murphy Lab Light Aged

£6,999.00 £7,999.00
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Atkin D37 Aged

Atkin D37 Aged

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£3,299.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged 60s Cherry

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged 60s Cherry

£6,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged Dirty Lemon

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged Dirty Lemon

£7,799.00
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Atkin OM37 Aged

Atkin OM37 Aged

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£3,299.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar Ultra Light Aged Ebony

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar Ultra Light Aged Ebony

£7,099.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony

£6,399.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged 60s Cherry

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged 60s Cherry

£5,999.00 £6,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Golden Poppy Burst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Golden Poppy Burst

£7,999.00 £8,699.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Kindred Burst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Kindred Burst

£9,999.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Pelham Blue

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Pelham Blue

£5,499.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Faded Cherry

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Faded Cherry

£6,499.00 £6,799.00
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Charvel Henrik Danhage Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HS FR White Relic Maple Fingerboard

Charvel Henrik Danhage Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HS FR White Relic Maple Fingerboard

£1,349.00 £1,649.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Aged Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V Polaris White

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Aged Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V Polaris White

£6,999.00 £7,899.00
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Sigma GMC-15E Aged

Sigma GMC-15E Aged

£439.00
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Fender Custom Shop 52 Telecaster Relic Aged Nocaster Blonde

Fender Custom Shop 52 Telecaster Relic Aged Nocaster Blonde

£3,999.00 £4,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Sunrise Teaburst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Sunrise Teaburst

£6,499.00 £6,799.00
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Suhr Classic Antique T Trans Butterscotch Swamp Ash Maple Fingerboard

Suhr Classic Antique T Trans Butterscotch Swamp Ash Maple Fingerboard

£3,299.00
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Mooer MTR1 Trelicopter Optical Tremolo Mini Pedal

Mooer MTR1 Trelicopter Optical Tremolo Mini Pedal

£49.99 £59.99
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged

£8,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Ultra Light Aged Cherry Red

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Ultra Light Aged Cherry Red

£4,699.00 £4,999.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 SG Special Lightning Bar Ultra Light Aged Classic White

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 SG Special Lightning Bar Ultra Light Aged Classic White

£4,699.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Slow Iced Tea Fade

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Slow Iced Tea Fade

£8,499.00
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Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire Relic 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck Aged Nocaster Blonde

Fender Custom Shop 1950 Double Esquire Relic 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck Aged Nocaster Blonde

£3,999.00 £4,699.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Factory Burst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Factory Burst

£6,799.00
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EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Maple Fingerboard Red

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Maple Fingerboard Red

£999.00 £1,269.00
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Charvel Pro Mod Relic San Dimas HH Floyd Weathered Black

Charvel Pro Mod Relic San Dimas HH Floyd Weathered Black

£1,149.00 £1,259.00
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Charvel Pro Mod Relic San Dimas HH Floyd Weathered Orange

Charvel Pro Mod Relic San Dimas HH Floyd Weathered Orange

£1,099.00 £1,259.00
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Vintage V52 Icon Distressed Butterscotch

Vintage V52 Icon Distressed Butterscotch

£369.00 £499.00
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Vintage V59MRSB V59 Icon Distressed Sunburst

Vintage V59MRSB V59 Icon Distressed Sunburst

£349.00 £369.00
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Vintage VJ74MRSSB VJ74 ICON Bass Distressed Sunset Sunburst

Vintage VJ74MRSSB VJ74 ICON Bass Distressed Sunset Sunburst

£349.00 £479.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony

£5,399.00 £6,599.00
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Fender Custom Shop 58 Stratocaster Relic Super Faded Aged Surf Green

Fender Custom Shop 58 Stratocaster Relic Super Faded Aged Surf Green

£3,499.00 £4,049.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Reissue Light Aged Goldtop Darkback

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Reissue Light Aged Goldtop Darkback

£6,199.00
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Lemon Burst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Lemon Burst

£9,999.00
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About Relic Guitars

Relic guitars have gained a large and dedicated following in recent years. While many of us love the look of a genuine vintage instrument, sadly the very high price tag and rarity make them unobtainable for most. Relic guitars allow you to get a similar look at a fraction of the cost!

The idea of relicing is to authentically reproduce the look and feel of a guitar that has already seen years of action on the road. This ranges from light relicing right through to a heavy aged look. It is a long and attentive process carried out by skilled craftspeople; we do not recommend giving it a go yourself!

Many companies make use of this popular technique on their models such as Atkin with their acoustic guitars, or Fender Custom Shop on Stratocaster and Telecaster electric guitars plus Jazz and Precision bases. Another fine example is the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab which recreates iconic models such as the 1959 Les Paul with very impressive levels of accuracy.

Our relic guitars come included with a guitar case.

 

Why Should I Choose a Relic Guitar?

  • An authentic vintage look at a fraction of the price
  • Expertly crafted by highly skilled luthiers
  • Each guitar has its own unique character

Frequently Asked Questions about Relic Guitars

Question: Do relic guitars sound better?
While the relic'ing process does alter the finish on a guitar which can contribute to the tone, the most noticeable aspects are the looks and the playability. Many players enjoy the feel of a "worn-in" neck as well as the overall vintage aesthetic.
Question: How much does it cost to relic a guitar?
A lot of work goes into authentically relic'ing a guitar which can make it a costly process. It is extremely time-consuming due to the high attention to detail involved but when done well, the results speak for themselves.
Question: How do you relic a guitar naturally?
Many years of touring and performing gradually take their toll on a guitar. For those of us not in that position or who don't fancy waiting, relic guitars let you get that look.