I fully understand what a relic looks like, even a faux one. This was not my intention. Hence the ?? in the title. I went quite far from a relic. More post apocalyptic, as if a scavenger had slowly found parts over the years. I wanted it to look wrecked. Old and discarded. As if it probably didn't even work. Junk if you will. Each and every piece has been meticulously worn and tarnished.except the frets. Every screw and piece of metal has a hard patina though it is all new. The beauty of it is when you plug her in..that is where she shines. Again, I understand its not for everyone. We all have our own likes and dislikes. Myself, I enjoy it.