Members Redsand187 Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I ordered a Gibson Classic Custom from Sweetwater going on 3 months ago, come Wednesday. I was supposed to get the "first one," that comes in May 1st, then May 31st, now, June 13th. WTF, I don't know who to blame, Gibson or Sweetwater. Is Sweetwater passing my guitar off to preferred customers, do they just assume every shipment from Gibson will have all the guitars they need in it, or is Gibson just not sending them the guitars as ordered? I've been waiting patiently for my NGD, but 6 weeks longer then expected with no real faith that it will even come then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Call them and see what's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nothing ever "gets done" on time. Rarely anyway. I would bug them for a legitimate answer and if they give you a date, ask for some guarantee on that date (call their bluff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Black says "In Stock" http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTEBCH Red Says "Limited Quantities" http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTWRCH White and Natural Says "ariving soon" http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTCRCH/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redsand187 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Black says "In Stock"http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTEBCHRed Says "Limited Quantities"http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTWRCHWhite and Natural Says "ariving soon"http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCCTCRCH/ Yeah, that's how it was when I ordered. When I placed the order, I was told that half of the ones due the first of May were spoken for, but I'd get one of them. Then of course, I was like WTF? "Oh, we didn't get as many as expected, the rest will be in May 31st, and you'll get the first one." Now, I'm like WTF again, "Sorry, for the delay, you'll get the first one in on June 13th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members terryd5150 Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Please keep us posted. I'm going to order a black one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brianeharmonjr Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Without knowing for sure, and having dealt with Gibson and Sweetwater directly on different ocasions, I'd guess any screw up would be on Gibson's end. Having said that, just call Sweetwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanmass Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have faith in SWS. Not so much Gibson. But, better "right" than " right now". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hope you get your guitar soon, man! The red one is quite drool-worthy. Which color did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 If you can find them somewhere else, cancel the order and buy somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redsand187 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 Now they are saying the end of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 So, you want a White or Natural one? Five will get you 10 they haven't shipped from Gibson yet. They won't all sell out from every dealer right away, if no one has them in stock...they haven't shipped. If they are in stock elsewhere, buy it and cancel the Sweetwater order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 if guitar is out of stock, its not Sweetwater fault. I had a guitar on b/o from MF for 4 months. it finally did arrive. try and get something free from them for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/14557/Gibson-Les-Paul-Classic-Custom-Electric-Guitar-Antique-Natural/ They have others (not all guitars on this page are Classic Customs, but a few of them are) http://www.themusiczoo.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?keywords=les+and+paul+and+classic+and+custom&TEMPLATE=PDGCommTemplates%5Csearchall.html&defaction=search&search.x=0&search.y=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redsand187 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I want a white one,(although, I want a natural one too ) Musician's Friend site is showing them in stock. I've had nothing but bad experiences with them, plus I have to pay sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vikingrat Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I got the hots fore the natural and gold top one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I want a white one,(although, I want a natural one too ) Musician's Friend site is showing them in stock. I've had nothing but bad experiences with them, plus I have to pay sales tax. MF has a history of listing products they don't have and then not finding out until they try and pull the product for shipping. See if anyone else has it in stock, especially a dealer that shows the actual guitar. Music Zoo isn't showing White in stock but have multiples of the rest. I am guessing White isn't the most popular color. I is my belief the Natural, Goldtop and Black are going to sell faster (the natural because it's a rarer finish and the Goldtop for the Bonamassa look), though every color they picked is classic and has its appeal. I would find it very hard to believe Music Zoo and other dealers sold all their White ones and still have more than one of the other colors. I know if I were in the market, I would buy the Natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 In cases like this, whether it's books, car parts, guitars, etc, delays are almost always caused by the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CTBthefourth Posted June 5, 2012 Members Share Posted June 5, 2012 I've been waiting for pictures of the "actual" guitars for a few months now. I was going to place my order back when they had the 18 months no interest for one with a natural finish, but I wanted one that was heavier and had a darker fretboard than what was available at the time. I'm glad I haven't placed an order, as I would be just as pissed as the OP is for having to wait so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redsand187 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Well, after raising hell with Gibson. I finally got my guitar today. I was told the multi-layer bonding, and color required much more time and care, so that was the reason for the delay. Apparently, they didn't take enough care with the finish, as there are two flaws in it. They look like dents, but they are completely smooth. I sent pictures to sweetwater, and to the "President," and "Product Manager," at Gibson to see what they suggest at this point. Build date on the guitar is 6/21/12. So for whatever reason, apparently, it is true they haven't made any of these in the last 5+ months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted June 29, 2012 Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Bummer you waited so long and there's a flaw. Hope it gets resolved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted June 29, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 29, 2012 Easy to get all colours in Uk and mainland EU at the moment:idk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted June 29, 2012 Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 one of the reasons I'm reluctant to buy Gibson, there shouldn't be flaws on an $1800 guitar. hope everything gets set right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanmass Posted June 29, 2012 Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Well, after raising hell with Gibson. I finally got my guitar today. I was told the multi-layer bonding, and color required much more time and care, so that was the reason for the delay. Apparently, they didn't take enough care with the finish, as there are two flaws in it. They look like dents, but they are completely smooth. I sent pictures to sweetwater, and to the "President," and "Product Manager," at Gibson to see what they suggest at this point. Build date on the guitar is 6/21/12. So for whatever reason, apparently, it is true they haven't made any of these in the last 5+ months. At that price, for how long you waited, I would return it. Tthere is simply no excuse. That guitar is a blem/c stock with those dimples. I am really sorry. I am livid and it is not my guitar. Call Heritage. I'd bet they'd get you a 150 toot sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted June 29, 2012 Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 I would return it immediately. What a bummer for you. I agree, after you raised hell they sent you a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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