Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

[Spider Riff]

I was looking to get a Fender relic strat but after making a 6100 Dunlop fret request the price jumped up from $2400 to $3300.I said screw that. Now I am looking to get a japan strat and have it refretted and reliced. Any opinions? Any better places to get a Fender relic? Anyone own one?

[The Eristic]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

I <3 Fender Japan.

[data187]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

at that price why not get something custom from a smaller builder?
maybe a suhr, grosh or even a tom anderson...

[gtrbuyer]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

I get my relic work done over at www.melodycustom.com by Nate.
There are several other places that do great relic work also, www.nashguitars.com and a few others...

[Ralph E.]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

You can also go to rsguitarworks.net they are establishing a pretty good reputation from what I understand.

[Spider Riff]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

Thanks guys! I already own two Tom Andersons Data...I am glad someone appraciates them here! I was looking for something to bring to these open mic night jams. I had someone trying to talk me into a 1954 Fender reissue 5oth but they cost $3800! The Fender custom shop is backed up because of shutting down for a year to make the anniv. custom models.

[DonP]

Re: Fender relic or Japan re-issue + customize

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You can also go to rsguitarworks.net they are establishing a pretty good reputation from what I understand.

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Ditto. RoyB on this board work there (is the owner?)