Sanford Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I just watched a program on the manufacturing of Fender guitars. It seems that some rock stars order guitars that are exact replicas of ones they have been using for twenty or thirty years - right down to the worn paint! Yes, they actually have the Fender factory reproduce every nick, scar, scratch, and the worn finish of their origionals, and pay a huge premium for the service. Might the Leica factory consider such a service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Oh if it's stupid enough and they think they can make a buck, I'm sure they will consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Relic Leica? Closet Classic Leica? NOS Time Machine Leica? The thing with the Fender Relics, is that they wear the finish, but not the action or electronics. That is, they have unworn frets, straight necks (not the oh-too-common 15th fret "Fender rise"), and unscratchy pots and switches. So, its all vanity. When I got my 52' Reissue Tele a few years back, the Relic version was about four times as much. Whats REALLY neat is the Relic tweed cases that go with 'em. OH man, they oughta be fun to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_shepherd Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 >>Might the Leica factory consider such a service? In the past I think they "outsourced" to Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I have a friend that "Relics" guitars REALLY well. He does such a good job that he recently found one of his fakes up for sale for $8.000. He immediately recognized it as his work and ruined the seller's day when he showed him his signature inside the pickup cavity and on the inside joint of the neck. I happen to own lots of very worn cameras, bags and giutars...I love the look of worn gear....but it would be the ultimate in Poseur-dome to pay to have a Leica worn out for you. WEAR IT OUT YOURSELF :) jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Like faded/stonewashed bluejeans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 That´s something laready been done, this Japanes Gentlemam that takes chrome off leica bodies and paint them black, also worn them if you ask to, I can also do it, just take a little longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug herr Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 A fool and his money are soon parted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octavio bustard Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Why dont you just buy an old user? Too obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I for one think that this is a trend that should be encouraged! The hell with pristine coddled M Leicas that sat unused for going on half a century when you could have one with dents and dings and brass, had photographed rock stars and presidents, travelled the country? Anybody can buy a new camera and stick it in a closet or display case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Not even Leica would consider this. what a waste. Enjoy your camera, dings and all. It is not jewelry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_hahn Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 In clothing catalogs like J Crew and Lands End they sell distressed pants for thirty dollars a pair. These pants are frayed at the pockets and the hems, just like a pair of pants you could buy at a thrift store for three bucks. <p>There must be a section of the population who want the look of wearing/owning something old but either don't want to go to thrift stores or pawn shops or don't want to wear/own something <I><B>used</I></B>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers_. Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Send it to me Sanford. I'll charge a minimal fee, but I'm really backed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_. Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 if leica doesn't want to provide such a service for its loyal customers for a fee, I will be happy to use as hard as I can with your brand new leica for free and hand it back to you after a couple of years. gauranteed to look very worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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