Quote Originally Posted by andrewdosborne View Post
Greg Koch (Fender Roadshow) made a comment in regards to all the 'F' custom shop guitars he tests. He suggested he had a general dislike for reliced guitars, however as they have less finish (nitro) on them their tone was far superior to a 'standard' finished axe.

I recently rebuilt a mim tele that was covered in that awful poly finish. Sounded like a dead squid. I refinished in Wudtone and about 3 layers of top coat - it now sounds totally awesome (with no fuzz effect !)
Yep, its all about less finish is best...
BTW, I absolutley detest those rip off relic things that F are foisting on folk... I mean, who in thier right mind is going to pay 38k for a 5150 Frankenstrat copy?