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Used Nate's Custom Relic USA Made Nate's Custom Relic Stratocaster, Alnico 5 Pu's, Comfortable Neck, Pro Build, Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard
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Listed 2 months ago
USA Made Nate's Custom Relic Stratocaster, Alnico 5 Pu's, Comfortable Neck, Pro Build, Sunburst INCLUDES HARD CASE.
Man I hate to sell this one! If you've been jonesing for a custom shop relic strat but can't justify spending 5 grand, I've got the value of the century for you.
This is a USA made relic strat built by the one and only Mr. Nate in Jasper, Georgia. He is a master luthier who builds these meticulously by hand one at a time, then sells at astonishingly affordable prices.
My personal experience is his relic work is extremely realistic and detailed. You have to see this guitar in person. I was a kid in the 60s and this looks like a guitar I got young and played 1,000 gigs with.
The Alnico 5 PU's have lowish output and remind me of the pure vintage 57/62. They are more mids focused which, in my opinion, is ideal for live performance. I'm including the skb hard case in the photo.
Here is Nate's description below from when I bought the guitar recently. He uses quality parts that I feel are better than a comparable Fender. I'm only selling this because I'm moving overseas and have to seriously thin the herd. Sales only to lower 48 US states, please no returns:
Nate says:
Stand out in the crowd with this Relic Custom built electric guitar by Nate's Relic Guitars. The beautiful Worn Sunburst finish gives it that vintage look and feel of a road worn instrument. Made with all new quality parts made to look old. 22 Medium/Jumbo frets are in new condition and have been polished with rounded edges to assure very smooth play. Features rolled fretboard edges for a comfortable feel. Professional Luthier set up with new Ernie Ball 10-46 strings. Intonated and ready to gig. She is loaded with our premium Alnico 5 single coil pickups that deliver awesome tone (see video link below for tone demo). 5.2k-6.3k pickup ratings. Electronics include full size pots, Switchcraft output, Panasonic 223J capacitor, treble bleed circuit and Oak style 5 way switch. The Panasonic 223J Capacitor was chosen for it's old school tone. The treble bleed circuit allows the volume to be turned down without losing tone. The solid Mahogany body measures 1 11/16" thick. Total guitar weight is 6 lbs. 13 oz. The body and neck are finished in nitro. The slim C profile maple neck measures 41.6 mm at nut, 8" fret board radius and 25 1/2" scale. The neck depth measures .81" at the 1st fret and .92" at the 12th fret. Features Quality relic tuners that tightly hold tune. Features a spring tremolo bridge (smaller block) with vintage style saddles and whammy bar. Many hours have gone into finishing this guitar with attention to detail including relic hardware and aged neck. If you are looking for a high quality relic without having to mortgage your home to pay for it, this is it. Comes with plenty of dents, chips, cracks, blemishes, wear and rust! This is not a brand name guitar, it is a custom made guitar, hand finished in our North Georgia USA guitar shop. While this guitar was built in the USA, not all parts were manufactured in the USA. Check us out on the web at Nate's Relic Guitars and read our feedback from customers who have bought one and sometimes two or three.
My honest testimonial: These are fabulous relic guitars that play like butter, are made to last, and will quickly become one of your favorites. Check out all Nate's new models.
Man I hate to sell this one! If you've been jonesing for a custom shop relic strat but can't justify spending 5 grand, I've got the value of the century for you.
This is a USA made relic strat built by the one and only Mr. Nate in Jasper, Georgia. He is a master luthier who builds these meticulously by hand one at a time, then sells at astonishingly affordable prices.
My personal experience is his relic work is extremely realistic and detailed. You have to see this guitar in person. I was a kid in the 60s and this looks like a guitar I got young and played 1,000 gigs with.
The Alnico 5 PU's have lowish output and remind me of the pure vintage 57/62. They are more mids focused which, in my opinion, is ideal for live performance. I'm including the skb hard case in the photo.
Here is Nate's description below from when I bought the guitar recently. He uses quality parts that I feel are better than a comparable Fender. I'm only selling this because I'm moving overseas and have to seriously thin the herd. Sales only to lower 48 US states, please no returns:
Nate says:
Stand out in the crowd with this Relic Custom built electric guitar by Nate's Relic Guitars. The beautiful Worn Sunburst finish gives it that vintage look and feel of a road worn instrument. Made with all new quality parts made to look old. 22 Medium/Jumbo frets are in new condition and have been polished with rounded edges to assure very smooth play. Features rolled fretboard edges for a comfortable feel. Professional Luthier set up with new Ernie Ball 10-46 strings. Intonated and ready to gig. She is loaded with our premium Alnico 5 single coil pickups that deliver awesome tone (see video link below for tone demo). 5.2k-6.3k pickup ratings. Electronics include full size pots, Switchcraft output, Panasonic 223J capacitor, treble bleed circuit and Oak style 5 way switch. The Panasonic 223J Capacitor was chosen for it's old school tone. The treble bleed circuit allows the volume to be turned down without losing tone. The solid Mahogany body measures 1 11/16" thick. Total guitar weight is 6 lbs. 13 oz. The body and neck are finished in nitro. The slim C profile maple neck measures 41.6 mm at nut, 8" fret board radius and 25 1/2" scale. The neck depth measures .81" at the 1st fret and .92" at the 12th fret. Features Quality relic tuners that tightly hold tune. Features a spring tremolo bridge (smaller block) with vintage style saddles and whammy bar. Many hours have gone into finishing this guitar with attention to detail including relic hardware and aged neck. If you are looking for a high quality relic without having to mortgage your home to pay for it, this is it. Comes with plenty of dents, chips, cracks, blemishes, wear and rust! This is not a brand name guitar, it is a custom made guitar, hand finished in our North Georgia USA guitar shop. While this guitar was built in the USA, not all parts were manufactured in the USA. Check us out on the web at Nate's Relic Guitars and read our feedback from customers who have bought one and sometimes two or three.
My honest testimonial: These are fabulous relic guitars that play like butter, are made to last, and will quickly become one of your favorites. Check out all Nate's new models.
