Members JR13 Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 So I caved and bought of the Gibson Les Paul Special Single Cutaways for $800 from MF. I've only heard horror stories about Gibson's QC so I made sure I could return it. Guitar arrived today with the selector switch broken off and a black line in the finish running down the body beside the neck joint. Guess I should have listened to my own advice to my friends and not bought a Gibson on the bright side I'll be using the money from it to build a tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBanHammer Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 tough luck, is very bad?an PICS:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnewb1 Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sorry to hear that, Man. It's hard to buy a guitar sight unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think you're making the right choice with the Tele, especially building it yourself but don't worry, the gibson fanboys will be here in no time to say you're full of {censored} and your story about a defective gibson can't possibly be true or at best... one in a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 here's a cell phone pic. I wouldn't say the switch being broken is a big deal. its easy to see how it could snap being in the case. And the black line isn't very noticeable. I just think that its unacceptable for a guitar that sells for $1300 to have basic flaws like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think you're making the right choice with the Tele, especially building it yourself but don't worry, the gibson fanboys will be here in no time to say you're full of {censored} and your story about a defective gibson can't possibly be true or at best... one in a million. you're right. Honestly I was already in the mindset that if I didn't love everything about this guitar I was gonna return it. Looks like I need to shoot mark jenny an email now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 Seems like you're giving up awfully easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think you're making the right choice with the Tele, especially building it yourself but don't worry, the gibson fanboys will be here in no time to say you're full of {censored} and your story about a defective gibson can't possibly be true or at best... one in a million. I would almost consider myself a Gibson fanboy - I love them. That said, I'd never buy one without playing it first. Their QC is notoriously bad. The good ones are great, but there are definite duds. One in a million? No way. I was shopping for a Faded SG, and I played three duds in a row, and the last one had a hump in the fretboard. When shopping for a 339 (which I just recently bought), at the first store I went to, the 339 I played had multiple errors in the binding. It looked like an amateur put it on. I was stoked to find on that didn't have any QC issues. To the OP - sucks that your guitar didn't come in the condition it should have, but I hope you enjoy the future Tele! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scottgd Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 here's a cell phone pic. I wouldn't say the switch being broken is a big deal. its easy to see how it could snap being in the case. And the black line isn't very noticeable. I just think that its unacceptable for a guitar that sells for $1300 to have basic flaws like that.. I played a couple of those at Guitar Center this weekend. However, the ones I played had bound necks. They had a dark brown one and a rather dark red one. Both were flawless. They were asking $999.00. I haven't been able to find them on the web. All the ones I find either don't have a bound neck or they are the historic versions (way too pricey). Gibson does have their QC issues (every company does) but when you find a good one it's very good. Sometimes I think that these big box stores ship out product without looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 Have you contacted MF and told them about the problems? They usually will offer you some money back to keep it. And if you play hardball, they may offer you a lot. That is if you like the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 you're right. Honestly I was already in the mindset that if I didn't love everything about this guitar I was gonna return it. Looks like I need to shoot mark jenny an email now.. What do you have planned for that Tele? If I were building one now, it would have to be an aged Thinline, with a P90 in the neck position and a standard Tele bridge. 9.5 radius on a soft V neck. :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zackb911 Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 you're right. Honestly I was already in the mindset that if I didn't love everything about this guitar I was gonna return it. Looks like I need to shoot mark jenny an email now.. Mark Jenny is the way to go... I have a Dakota Red Tele from him and it is awesome. I've been thinking about selling it, but don't get too excited, my buddy has first dibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 What do you have planned for that Tele? If I were building one now, it would have to be an aged Thinline, with a P90 in the neck position and a standard Tele bridge. 9.5 radius on a soft V neck. :love: I was thinking a classic tele in sonic blue... but now you've got me looking at the thinlines... shell pink thinline ..Do you know any guitars I can find at guitar center that have a soft V neck tot ry out? I honestly can't recall playing a guitar with one... gotta explore my options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HELSTRUME Posted August 15, 2011 Members Share Posted August 15, 2011 That sucks. I'm at the point where I won't buy any guitar without playing it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 I was thinking a classic tele in sonic blue... but now you've got me looking at the thinlines... shell pink thinline ..Do you know any guitars I can find at guitar center that have a soft V neck tot ry out? I honestly can't recall playing a guitar with one... gotta explore my options Sure. Try Fender's Baja Tele. That's exactly the neck I'm talking about. Maybe you could have one of those on a Mark Jenny body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 if i'm gonna spend that kind of money on a guitar, i shouldn't have to play 30 to find a good nor should i have to worry about buying sight unseen... for that kinda' scrilla it should be perfect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 if i'm gonna spend that kind of money on a guitar, i shouldn't have to play 30 to find a good nor should i have to worry about buying sight unseen... for that kinda' scrilla it should be perfect... Exactly.You'd think with the high prices and all the "Only a Gibson is good enough" poser thing, they could at least get their {censored} together and you wouldn't have to go through 30 to find a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 That sucks! I guess I got lucky with my MF LP Special...flawless. Anyway, Shell Pink Tele would rule...I've been saying I'm going to build one for a few years now. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhorne Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's just bad luck. I've ordered over 40 Gibsons, most online, and the only problem was one with a bad 3-way switch. Not saying there aren't bad ones out there, but you certainly don't have to go through 30 to find a good one like some people like to exaggerate around here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's just bad luck. I've ordered over 40 Gibsons, most online, and the only problem was one with a bad 3-way switch. Not saying there aren't bad ones out there, but you certainly don't have to go through 30 to find a good one like some people like to exaggerate around here... See? What did I tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhorne Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 I think you're making the right choice with the Tele, especially building it yourself but don't worry, the gibson fanboys will be here in no time to say you're full of {censored} and your story about a defective gibson can't possibly be true or at best... one in a million. But this has always been your MO, and I expected no less when I made my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 here's a cell phone pic. I wouldn't say the switch being broken is a big deal. its easy to see how it could snap being in the case. And the black line isn't very noticeable. I just think that its unacceptable for a guitar that sells for $1300 to have basic flaws like that.. I really like the case. For $1300.00 you should seriously take a look at the Godin line. An XTSA or one of the ICON series are really, really nice for around $1000.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's just bad luck. I've ordered over 40 Gibsons, most online, and the only problem was one with a bad 3-way switch.Not saying there aren't bad ones out there, but you certainly don't have to go through 30 to find a good one like some people like to exaggerate around here... that's the entire point though... for what they charge for the {censored}ing things, there should never, NEVER be a bad one that leaves the factory... you don't here near as much negativity about Fender or PRS... and i mean for Chris'ts sake, if the Chinese can produce a $130 SX that's perfect as far as fit and finish goes, the "so proud to be made in the USA" workers at Gibson should damn well be able to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 I think there is a bit of difference between sharing my experience with Gibson what you told us:But this has always been your MO, and I expected no less when I made my post. Oh lighten up fanboy! It's just a funny and continue enjoying your 40 gibsons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted August 16, 2011 Members Share Posted August 16, 2011 that's the entire point though... for what they charge for the {censored}ing things, there should never, NEVER be a bad one that leaves the factory... you don't here near as much negativity about Fender or PRS... and i mean for Chris'ts sake, if a little Chinaman can produce a $130 SX that's perfect as far as fit and finish goes, the "so proud to be made in the USA" workers at Gibson should damn well be able to... I'm not an expert, but I was under the impression that the phrase "little Chinaman" is derogatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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