Schecter After Hours: How to Relic Hardware

In this episode of Schecter After Hours tech department manager Todd Reich takes us through the process of relicing hardware.
!!NOTE!! This is an extensive procedure. If you are unsure of the procedure or do not feel comfortable performing the procedure DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO IT and consult with your local guitar tech.

[@mrfester42]

This guy speaks very eloquently which is very helpful in describing such an intricate task where attention to detail is required for achieving the desired realistic result.

[@Banjoandguns]

I love the safety parts. Then
When you jumped in the acid you left the safety glasses on your head

[@gormygorm]

I love nitrocellulose finished guitar bodies and necks because of the way they wear down. On a one piece maple neck and fretboard, finished with nitrocellulose lacquer, the finish on the fretboard will wear down in a way unique to your playing, that is what I love about this sort of stuff. It is like the wear is showing your playing style, based on where on the fretboard it is worn down under each string.

[@rasalrew]

What grit abrasive dremmel pad are you using?

[@ReubenGuitars]

How to relic the back and front of a neck. Gloss and unfinished!
Thanks for the tutorial Todd, will sure help me out someday.

[@JCavLP]

"It's really tough to get around these nuts" lmao

[@74dartman13]

Thanks for all the info...appreciate it!

[@rifosi]

Great tips, thank you.

[@shawnsweeney3779]

Good job and “patina” is in! Oh and hey you should wear your safety glasses while handling acid ;)

[@Nikkibausch]

That’s a rad shirt Todd:)

[@AkiraSpectrum]

very cool video idea!

[@jgmopar]

No dust mask while using the little die grinder? the black stuff on your hands will be in your nose and lungs as well. I have a few guitars were the low E saddle is really worn away from palm muting. Very cool video. I will have to try this

[@OliAcid]

What's the tool please ?

[@Nikkibausch]

“It can be really tough to get around these nuts” lol

[@megadethdudeluke]

sand paper wd 40 works well

[@jakobmorningstar]

Pretty sure he called it a “motory” tool smh

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

The base layer for chrome is nickel. Not "looks like nickel" . Watch a video on plating.

[@AverageWannabe]

horrible relic... regards

[@rvs55]

I've always wondered why someone would "cause damage" to their new guitar just to achieve a worn down look?
Couldn't you just buy a used axe, or maybe.... you know... use your axe for the next few years?
Relic-ing just all seems so poseurish to me. Nothing at all that adds functionality or playability to the instrument.

[@Ibaneddie76]

If you want an old guitar buy one or play the shit out of the one you have. Then you'll realize relic means messed up and you won't like it so much anymore.