Artificially aged guitars... what do you think?

[64Guitars]

Also I have a real problem with signiture Guitars. Its great to buy a guitar that benifits from a particular artists set up and feel, but I am not sure I would want the artists name on it I would feel a bit of a fraud

I feel the same way about signature guitars. And have you noticed that you seldom see the artist playing his own signature guitar? Maybe a few publicity shots to fulfill the contract but then they switch to some other guitar. If their signature model isn't good enough for them, why should I pay a ridiculously inflated price for it?

[steveblues50]

i think "aged" guitars are cool enough as art but i take very good care of my guitars and just don't see the point in buying a new guitar preaged ,no problem if it were a sweet sounding naturally beat up old git tho.artist models are lame BUT i probably could be talked into buying one of those buddy guy polka dot fenders.

[guitarron]

i think "aged" guitars are cool enough as art but i take very good care of my guitars and just don't see the point in buying a new guitar preaged

yes very well crafted

i agree about the signature models, although i like the clapton model's v neck and lace sensor p-ups

[beleg]

However,   this is an ARTificially aged guitar I could get into.





http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/steampunk-guitar-with-clockwork-gears-and-a-lot-more/

[Wiley]

I should post a picture of my bass guitar.  It is naturally aged. Bought in the middles 70's.  A gibson Les Paul bass.   Have only ever seen 2 other guitars like it.  List price was $899 way back then.  Wonder what it's worth now.

Wiley

[Flash Harry]

I like my guitars to look pristine. I dinged my black Godin and was gutted. I had to take it to my guitar tech to have it repaired. the ding is hardly noticable but I know it's there and it bothers me.

I bought a cheapo strat copy to take to rehearsals to prevent a repeat of the ding on my Godin. I haven't put a mark on it.

I have a really nice Aria bass which has a few marks, but because it has a natural finish it's not noticable.

I dropped my son's bass on the road on the way to a practice session, carrying too much stuff, and took a great chunk out of it. I was horrified. My son thought it had just 'come of age' and was taking on a bit of character.

They have to be beautiful and be a joy to play.

My wife says that she wished that I was as careful with the car.....

[henwrench]

it's like them shitty jeans you can buy.... I mean if I cover them in oil/burns/sperm/blood then cool, but I don't want someone else doin' for me.

                                                 henwrench

[Gritter]

sperm/blood

You should wash those dude.

[bannybassman]

I agree with most of the guys here, artificially aged guitars seem a fairly stupid concept to me. If you want your guitar to look aged you should at least have the pleasure of battering it about yourself!

[Glenn Mitchell]

I think it's a poser market but I did try a $1000 "vintage" strat that was really nice to play.
In the end I got a pristine 92 Korean strat that I think is just as nice for half the cost.