New Light Box for Relicing Nitrocellulose Finishes

Just finished making this light box to relic nitro finishes on guitar bodys. The 2 fluorescent tube are specialized to output UVB light at 313nm - this is the band of light that ages nitrocellulose to that nice vintage amber. Its my first try at this technique but from all my research its the way to go - much more authentic than applying a slight amber tint over existing finishes.

The guitar will be featured in a long post I am putting together detailing the relicing process. I am keeping a few secrets to myself though.

Black Strat Heavy Relic

This started as a nearly new Mexican Strat - full relic to all hardware, neck, pickup covers, plastics etc

Just had to do the cigarette burn

Custom Relic Service

We are now offering custom relic services from £75. If you are looking to give your guitar that vintage vibe you can always have it Relic'd. Most people agree that the sound, the look, the feel, the history is what attract us to vintage guitars. How many people have the £5,000 to £50,000+ to buy an original vintage guitar?

We have developed many different techniques to transform your standard guitar into a piece of history - or at least make it look like one.

Click on this link for more info:

http://www.tcellisguitars.com/relicservice.html