“I hate the term relic’d guitars. We don’t relic guitars. We age guitars”: Mark Agnesi explains the difference between relic’ing and aging guitars – and Gibson’s vision for making the vintage guitar experience more accessible

Three Gibson Murphy Lab-aged guitars.

Let’s face it, unless you’re Joe Bonamassa, purchasing a bona fide vintage guitar à la a 1959 Les Paul is out of reach for the large majority of guitar players.

However, according to Gibson's Director of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi, aged guitars open up the world of old-school specs and vintage feel to more players, minus the insurmountable price tag.