Light relic - "Almost fresh"
The guitar still looks fresh, although it shows some signs of wear here and there.
- minor dings
- glossy finish
- light scratches
- hardware like new
Moderate relic - "Workhorse"
This is what a guitar looks like that doesn’t spend much time in its case.
- more minor dings
- finish cracks
- bit of patina on hardware
- slight discoloration
Heavy RELIC - "Guitar with a history"
The guitar you lent to a friend. That’s why he’s no longer your friend.
- lots of dings
- larger wear spots
- more cracks and discoloration
- patina on the hardware
- yellowed plastics