Relic Service
Don’t you wish you could afford a vintage guitar?
So do we. But the coolest vintage guitars are priced beyond the reach of most players. And if you could afford to buy one, would you ever leave the house with it? Here at Chicago Fret Works we can simulate the look and feel of an expensive vintage instrument at a fraction of the cost.
We’re not just talking about dragging your guitar through the alley and rubbing some dirt on it. We’re talking a detailed simulation of the aging process. Create an instrument from scratch with licensed parts or convert a guitar you already own with authentic parts and finish. You can have that vintage vibe without breaking the bank.
Rare, Medium, or Well Done?
Does your dream guitar look like it’s spent the last 30 years touring smoky bars across the country or nestled softly in a case under grandma’s bed? Let us know and we’ll do all the intricate details by hand: from checking lines in the finish to the worn hardware to the cigarette burn mark on the headstock.
Check out our Sonic Blue relic or stop by the shop for a closer look. Then give us a call to start creating the guitar of your dreams!
“Outstanding job. I am impressed. So many details and simulated layers of age. It has surpassed even my highest expectation. The only problem is I can’t stop looking at it, checking out all the little details. I notice something new every time I play it. You are gifted at what you do. It looks like the real deal. Thank you for giving me the closest thing I will ever have to a 57′ Standard.” -NickTake a look at some of our relic work!
Vintage Guitar Repairs
These same techniques can be applied to actual vintage pieces that have had substantial repairs. When a vintage guitar comes in with a broken headstock, or even if its headstock is completely missing, we’ll blend the repair in with the original finish to make it look like it never happened.
