Rock N Roll Relics

I purchased a relic’d RnR telecaster, on a whim, a couple of years ago, at Real Guitars, in SF. I had never – ever – considered buying a «relic» guitar, as I thought the whole idea of pre-​aging a guitar was a goofy bourgeois waste of resources, so I wasn’t really looking for another guitar that day. But, while dropping off a repair for Gary Brawer, I randomly picked up this tele and was *shocked* at how amazing it sounded. To set context, I have 25 guitars, including several vintage Fenders, Gibsons, Rickenbackers, from the ‘60s, along with a Bill Crook Custom Paisley, an MusicMan Albert Lee BFR, a Collings 360 Custom, and some early PRS and G&L models. I recently went back to college for another degree, this time in Music, so play guitar a couple of hours/​day.
Fast forward to today.. . I almost never play anything other than my Rock N Roll tele. It is sonically indistinguishable from $ 60K vintage telecasters. Every manufacturer wants to convince you that their relic’d guitars are comparable to the real thing, but this is truly the first guitar I have ever touched that is truly so. It looks, feels, plays, and sounds absolutely spot-​on.
I almost hesitate to write this review, as I know my next RnR will cost more, when everyone finds out about Billy Rowe, but he deserves the attention. His guitars are works of true genius, in a world of failed promises!

I love Fender Telecasters!
I don’t know if it’s growing up listening to Springsteen with my dad, or that bright sound that only they bring to the table. I just know that I see them, and I like them. It’s sort of the way I feel about cupcakes, but with cupcakes, it’s a much stronger desire.
Ever since I’ve been aware them, I’ve been looking for the perfect butterscotch Tele. I could buy a new one, but that just feel wrong. This guitar is all about history. I want one that looks and feels the part. The only problem is I don’t have 20k+ sitting around.
Enter Rock n Roll Relics.
If you want a guitar that looks like it’s been through the 80s with a hangover, but plays like you just bought it in 54, please look no further.
I know guitar relics have gotten big and there are a bunch of custom shops putting them out right now. (Fender is even cracking them out at crazy prices to meet the trend.) Unlike some creators, Billy is a guitar player in the true sense. He’s been there so he knows what a guitar is supposed to look and sound like. He loves what he does and it shows in his work. Take a look. It’s hard to get over how amazing his work is.
To sum up like a research paper; his attention to detail is unparalleled and I want everyone to see his guitars in person.
Please check out his site and if you’re interested, give him an email or a call. I promise you will not be let down.