Best relic(er) refinishes in the U.K.?

joebonamassa15

Seen a few old threads about some decent remixers in the U.K. (mainly SC relics). Just wondered if there were now any other options? 

danny_777

I'd imagine Clive Brown - his relic work is world-famous. Generally works on proper vintage pieces though, and not cheap.

munckee

My tele was refinished by @iamf68 and I'm really pleased with the result and he was a pleasure to deal with.

https://i.imgur.com/6qR3BCY.jpg

In terms of relic it was recreating the wear it already had which was exactly as I wanted.

richardhomer

Is @WezV still around? Not seen him on here for ages - which is a shame - his work is brilliant.

lovestrat74

munckee said:

My tele was refinished by @iamf68 and I'm really pleased with the result and he was a pleasure to deal with.

https://i.imgur.com/6qR3BCY.jpg

In terms of relic it was recreating the wear it already had which was exactly as I wanted.

Ooh... that looks nice Mr @munckee ;

lovestrat74

Don't think you can go wrong with any of the chaps that ply their trade and are present on this forum chap!

joebonamassa15

danny_777 said:

I'd imagine Clive Brown - his relic work is world-famous. Generally works on proper vintage pieces though, and not cheap.

Emailed a few months back, he doesn’t like to do refins on new guitars 

joebonamassa15

There are quite a few relicers  in the U.K., but with no disrespect to any of them, because I certainly couldn’t do any better lol, but a lot of their work you can tell is very artificial, like a razor to the paint kind of thing. So far I’m impressed with the suggestions that you guys have given me. 

boogieman

munckee said:

My tele was refinished by @iamf68 and I'm really pleased with the result and he was a pleasure to deal with.

https://i.imgur.com/6qR3BCY.jpg

In terms of relic it was recreating the wear it already had which was exactly as I wanted.

Another vote for Rich’s work, he’ll do exactly what you ask for. Also gives lots of consultation before he starts work and then regular progress updates along the way.  

Danielsguitars

i don't use razors ever but it takes much longer to get a good aged look, i can spend months doing one guitar 

soma1975

I've spent 15 years relicing my Strat. 

mikeyrob73

another Vote for @lamf68 ;
Rich work is just stunning 

Jimbro66

I see you are in Taunton @joebonamassa15 so someone for you to consider is Paul Neild at Retro169 in Newquay Cornwall. He is very good at aged and reliced finishes and his prices are OK.

https://en-gb.facebook.com/Retro169/

guitars4you

Believe @IvisonGuitars can do such work now as required

GoldenEraGuitars

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A nice variation for you to snack on.

You’re a braver man than me for asking Clive to refinish a new guitar!

As @Danielsguitars said it takes a while to achieve certain looks. And as you’ve also mentioned there are plenty of others doing the “aged thing” with a sheet of 80 grit sandpaper and a pack of Stanley blades after spraying their finishes with aerosols. How they make a living I do not know. Their sandblasted finishes certainly makes it difficult for the rest of us to show people how it’s supposed to be done.

Give me a shout if you need anything. 

poopot

What happened to the other 14 bonamassas?

GoldenEraGuitars

poopot said:

What happened to the other 14 bonamassas?

They’re making videos with Norm. Oh, and signing new endorsements for some rare Gibson mash up guitars

Philly_Q

Out of curiosity, if it was a new guitar - assuming a nitro finish - would you relic the existing finish or strip it off and start over?

Danielsguitars

poopot said:

What happened to the other 14 bonamassas?

Christ that's all we need cloned bonamassas, imagine how many notes that lot could cram into a solo

joebonamassa15

Thanks for all the comments guys. It’s actually a fender baja telecaster I would like to have refinished like a real aged 50s blackguard 

joebonamassa15

Thanks for all the comments guys. It’s actually a fender baja telecaster I would like to have refinished like a real aged 50s blackguard