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GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
edited August 2021 in Made in the UK tFB Trader
Hello everyone. The powers that be on the Fretboard have graciously allowed me to start new detailed thread which coincides with the business becoming a full time job for me. I will update this thread from now on. The other thread pretty much details the first 12 months of the business as a "part time" company however as I have mentioned elsewhere I have been working on it about 30 hours a week since the start of 2017.

If you're new to what I do, who I am and where im based ill happily tell you now. My name is Scott and I have been living in Northern Ireland for 17 years. At 34 years old its maybe a bit late to "go it alone" but ive certainly worked hard to get here so a lot more hard work wont hurt me I am into the 2 week lead in time now for going full time so id like to start the next chapter with a clean and concise thread. So, everything is about to get very different in my life. My working day will change dramatically and being my own boss will certainly take a level of discipline I know I possess. Implementing it, however, will take a lot of balance. Im sure im about to have a very stressful and changeable year ahead but hopefully I am on the right path.

Now, details about the business. Why "SC Relics"? Well, this is simply my initials and Relics married together. Id like to stress that "relics" does not mean every body is aged. It quite simply denotes that we work with nitro cellulose and the finish type is one that will naturally aged, wear and tear. We will probably create an alternative to "SC Relics" which will be "SCR Guitars". Hopefully this will cover a few more bases and no one will be put off by the word "relics". 

Whats our online presence like? The website is a work in progress. Once the new camera arrives next week we will be photographing everything properly and detailing it online. Prices for services including refinishing will also be detailed as well as the various finishes, colours and styles available. 

You can find the website at www.screlics.co.uk . We are also daily posters on Instagram which is tied to the Facebook page. Again, once the new camera arrives you will notice a massive leap in how I present the work I do. You can find the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/screlics and for Instagram its https://www.instagram.com/screlicsguitars/?hl=en .

I can be contacted on here, the website, Facebook and Instagram. Once I have a phone sorted you'll also be able to call me for a chat if needs be. It cant be bad to have a chinwag about guitars

Whats happening going forward? This is where it gets exciting.... a lot of investment has been made. I am currently finishing up with a batch of commissions due for pre Christmas delivery with more coming in for January. The largest stock order I have ever done is already being sprayed. A list of bodies that will be available are listed below. You'll the pickup configuration, wood type, body type and weight. I have also marked each body for the colour coat option I have chosen. This will go ahead unless someone request the body for a commission. I aim to have these bodies live and finished for sale at the start of January. They are priced at £225 plus shipping. I am also stocking a mixture of necks which will range from AllParts to custom made necks. I will be able to cater for anyone who wants to spend £225-375. With the custom necks I will be cutting my own headstock shapes for my own range of guitars I plan to release next year. Refinishes will also be accommodated from £150 which includes the stripping. 

To help with the running of the business I have invested in a workshop which will facilitate all prepping and finishing as well as a display area/showroom for the finished pieces. This will be my new home away from home (well, about 30' from the back of my home ) so it'll be a very different working experience instead of working a typical 9-5 with a car commute. Id imagine a 5am start will give me a good chance of balancing the workload with spending more time with my children which is a massive part of this move. 

I hope that gives you some insight into what im doing for any of you who havent seen the evolution of the business and if it was a boring read I can only apologise.... at least you made it to the end


1. Ash tele SS 4lb (blonde)
2. Ash tele SS 4lb 7oz (butterscotch)
3. Ash tele SS 4lb 1oz (3 tone sunburst)
4. Ash tele SS 4lb 2oz (butterscotch)
5. Ash tele SS 4LB 13OZ (blonde)
6. Ash strat SSS 4lb 7oz (3 tone sunburst)
7. Ash strat SSS 3lb 13oz (3 tone sunburst)
8. Alder tele SH 4lb 4oz (shell pink)
9. Alder strat SSS 3lb 10oz (CAR)
10. Alder strat HSS 3lb 5oz (charcoal frost)
11. Alder tele SS 4lb 13oz (daphne blue)
12. Alder strat SSS 3lb 10oz (sonic blue)
13. Alder strat SSS 3lb 10oz (LPB)
14. Alder strat HSS 3lb 12oz (surf green)
15. Alder strat SSS 3lb 12oz (sea foam green)
16. Alder strat SSS 4lb 2oz (burgundy mist)
17. Alder tele SS 4lb 5oz (olympic white)
18. Alder hardtail strat 3lb 10oz (shell pink)
19. Alder strat HSS 3lb 12oz (3 tone sunburst)
20. Alder tele SS 4lb 2oz (fiesta red)

As mentioned above, the colours have been chosen by me until a customer over rides it. If you want to talk more about anything on the list please let me know.

Thanks for you time, support, custom and friendship so far. I hope to add more to this thread shortly.


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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 27345
    Good to see another guitar business arising from our midst!
    Having trouble posting images here?  This might help.
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  • Top stuff Scott, best of luck to you buddy.
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  • rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1373
    Good luck man!
    An official Foo liked guitarist since 2024
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  • rexterrexter Frets: 369
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    Nice one for taking the big leap! 
    Custom colours, vintage restorations, high end guitar finishing
    www.rexterguitars.co.uk
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  • sweepysweepy Frets: 4159
    Good luck and fortune in your adventure
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    Thank you chaps. I will endeavour to update the thread regularly. However, I don’t want to become the resident pain in the ass with updates. I will probably update the thread with some basic pics tomorrow evening and wait until my new camera arrives mid week.
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  • ChuffolaChuffola Frets: 2014
    Excellent stuff. Good luck!
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  • gavin_axecastergavin_axecaster Frets: 526
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    Good luck Scott!
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  • Resident pain in the ass? Mate we are community that thrive off pictures of guitars (we are possibly all suffering from some weird perversion). So you be a pain in the ass and post LOTS of pictures for us and when you think you’ve done too many, make sure you pop a couple more up! ;)
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    Resident pain in the ass? Mate we are community that thrive off pictures of guitars (we are possibly all suffering from some weird perversion). So you be a pain in the ass and post LOTS of pictures for us and when you think you’ve done too many, make sure you pop a couple more up! ;)
    This is VERY true! Gear porn is a clinical addiction after all... and it needs satisfying ;)

    I shall post what I can when the camera arrives :)
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  • Exciting times. All the best @lonestar !!
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  • m_cm_c Frets: 1211
    lonestar said:
    Resident pain in the ass? Mate we are community that thrive off pictures of guitars (we are possibly all suffering from some weird perversion). So you be a pain in the ass and post LOTS of pictures for us and when you think you’ve done too many, make sure you pop a couple more up! ;)
    This is VERY true! Gear porn is a clinical addiction after all... and it needs satisfying ;)

    I shall post what I can when the camera arrives :)
    Posting pics never sells things to people randomly browsing threads on here. It not as though I ever fell for...oh..well maybe there was this one time where somebody posted a pic of an absolutely stunning reliced butterscotch telecaster body...
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    m_c said:
    lonestar said:
    Resident pain in the ass? Mate we are community that thrive off pictures of guitars (we are possibly all suffering from some weird perversion). So you be a pain in the ass and post LOTS of pictures for us and when you think you’ve done too many, make sure you pop a couple more up! ;)
    This is VERY true! Gear porn is a clinical addiction after all... and it needs satisfying ;)

    I shall post what I can when the camera arrives :)
    Posting pics never sells things to people randomly browsing threads on here. It not as though I ever fell for...oh..well maybe there was this one time where somebody posted a pic of an absolutely stunning reliced butterscotch telecaster body...
    You’re totally right. What was I thinking :lol: 
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  • Glad that I got mine early - you certainly seem busier now! Hope all goes well Scott, looking forward to seeing the strat once it's ready!  :)

    p.s. nice pics
    Only way to feel the noise is when it's good and loud!
     
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6914
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    lonestar said:
    ... no one will be put off by the word "relics". 
    The word "relic" when applied to guitars is a registered trademark of FMIC https://www.fender.com/pages/terms-of-use so perhaps best not use it.

    Best wishes for your venture though!
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    lonestar said:
    ... no one will be put off by the word "relics". 
    The word "relic" when applied to guitars is a registered trademark of FMIC https://www.fender.com/pages/terms-of-use so perhaps best not use it.

    Best wishes for your venture though!
    Interesting! Mmmm... now, how do Rock n Roll Relics get away with it then? 
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  • ellwoodellwood Frets: 1113
    Good luck mate!
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
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    ellwood said:
    Good luck mate!
    Thanks mate :) just got my first working day under my belt.. I could get used to it!
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  • GoldenEraGuitarsGoldenEraGuitars Frets: 8820
    edited August 2018 tFB Trader
    I said I would hold off until i got my new camera.. but this is too beautiful not to share!



    Birdseye maple  neck
    V profile
    Compound 10”-12” radius 
    Paddle headstock was shaped by me
    Fingerboard edges rolled 
    Fret ends bevelled 

    Absolutely delighted with this one. Hopefully this is an indication of what can be offered. 
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  • Congratulations on making the move.

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