Luthier Parts & Tools

Relic Series

The Relic Series creates unique textures in each individual part. It is possible for the texture and appearance to further develop and change depending on operating conditions and age.

Gotoh

Gotoh began manufacturing stringed instrument parts in 1960 and is the only machine head manufacturer in Japan. Their parts are sold worldwide and are a common choice of musical instrument makers.
String Guide - Gotoh, RB20 Relic, for Bass, Aged Nickel
The Gotoh Relic bass string guide is a convincingly aged part that is perfect for a vintage or relic'd bass. Parts from the Gotoh Relic series are uniquely worn for an aged look that offers the functionality of a new part.
$2.95
String Guide - Gotoh, RG105/RG130 Relic, Aged Nickel
Aged nickel for guitar. String guides are also known as string trees or string retainers. For matching aged hardware, please check out the rest of the Gotoh Relic series:
  • Dome Knobs - P-GGT-90
  • Tele Bridge - P-GGT-85
  • String Ferrules - P-GGT-87
  • 6-in-a-line Tuners - P-GGT-81
  • Strap Buttons - P-GGT-86-AC
  • Neck Plate - P-GGT-89
  • Control Plate - P-GGT-91
$4.50
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