The Ultimate Relic Stratocaster

Fender does offer a couple very nice Surf Green vintage remakes in the $2K range but these models are not exactly to my specs, and once again, the price is not within relic stratocaster body
 my budget. Strat features I was looking for: Artificially aging instruments with scratches, dings, and tarnish is always controversial—just scan our readers’ comments after a relic guitar review! Some players love the faux finishes, while others consider them silly, if not moronic, and this particular relic job may be more controversial than most. (More on that in a moment.) Here’s how I do a “relic” job on a new finish. It doesn’t require a lot of experience, and you’ll get great results with very simple tools. But at risk of spoiling the suspense, let’s tackle the big question first: Does this feel and sound like a fine sexagenarian Strat? Oh my, yes.