Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've never understood pics posted sideways... Use your imagination Tilt your head a little... Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DTorg Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 Use your imagination Tilt your head a little... Sorry Tilt my head??...ok, I guess that is one way to address the issue...with a silly quip:rolleyes:...unfortunately, every prospective buyer will still be tilting his head and using his imagination to try and decipher the exact extent of the repair...which may be major part of the reason you haven't sold the guitar yet. I understand it is something that detracts from the guitar but posting great, clear pics of the rest of the guitar then posting distant, dark or blurry sideways pics of the repaired area can more often times than not be a road block. Since those were taken with your cell phone camera, I suggest finding someone with a regular digital camera and snap a couple detailed pics to show. Bottom line is, the repair is there, you can't change that so you might as well let people know just how well it was done and that it's not an issue to the playability and structural integrity of the guitar. New clear pics could be a positive thing and help get the guitar sold during these tough economic times. Goodluck with the sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 Tilt my head?? ...ok, I guess that is one way to address the issue...with a silly quip:rolleyes:...unfortunately, every prospective buyer will still be tilting his head and using his imagination to try and decipher the exact extent of the repair...which may be major part of the reason you haven't sold the guitar yet. I understand it is something that detracts from the guitar but posting great, clear pics of the rest of the guitar then posting distant, dark or blurry sideways pics of the repaired area can more often times than not be a road block. Since those were taken with your cell phone camera, I suggest finding someone with a regular digital camera and snap a couple detailed pics to show. Bottom line is, the repair is there, you can't change that so you might as well let people know just how well it was done and that it's not an issue to the playability and structural integrity of the guitar. New clear pics could be a positive thing and help get the guitar sold during these tough economic times. Goodluck with the sale! I am not trying change anything. I'm sorry that I don't currently have the technology you have to take great photos. I have been trying to find someone with a better camera and I intend to drive home and find one today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members captain_orville Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am not trying change anything. I'm sorry that I don't currently have the technology you have to take great photos. I have been trying to find someone with a better camera and I intend to drive home and find one today. It looks like you had the technology when you took the photos in the o.p. I would really like to see something clear and straight on like you did with the top of the headstock photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Litcrit Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm reading through this thread (slow day at work) and I'm shaking my head.. I own and have owned many headstock-repaired Gibsons over the years. Most were bargains and most were excellent players. My favorite 175 is a head-repaired '56. So here we have what by all accounts looks like a well-repaired vintage axe with mostly original parts, at exactly the right price: about 1/2 of retail, and the sellers' getting a really hard time. That over-spray dark-out is Very Very typical of repairs done, many of mine look exactly like that. That was the fashion years ago: lots of coats of overspray that naturally darken and hide the repair. Not fishy, just the common way things were repaired. I actually have a '67 SG special with head repair that's much more visible that this that I've been offered 1700 for.. (keeping it for now...great players). Bottom line: Nice guitar at a very fair price. Don't like it? Ok, but why give the guy such a hard time? It is what it is..probably a really good player. My credentials? About 1,000 good guitar deals over the past 20 years ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tonedude Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm reading through this thread (slow day at work) and I'm shaking my head.. I own and have owned many headstock-repaired Gibsons over the years. Most were bargains and most were excellent players. My favorite 175 is a head-repaired '56. So here we have what by all accounts looks like a well-repaired vintage axe with mostly original parts, at exactly the right price: about 1/2 of retail, and the sellers' getting a really hard time. That over-spray dark-out is Very Very typical of repairs done, many of mine look exactly like that. That was the fashion years ago: lots of coats of overspray that naturally darken and hide the repair. Not fishy, just the common way things were repaired. I actually have a '67 SG special with head repair that's much more visible that this that I've been offered 1700 for.. (keeping it for now...great players). Bottom line: Nice guitar at a very fair price. Don't like it? Ok, but why give the guy such a hard time? It is what it is..probably a really good player. My credentials? About 1,000 good guitar deals over the past 20 years ... +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm reading through this thread (slow day at work) and I'm shaking my head.. I own and have owned many headstock-repaired Gibsons over the years. Most were bargains and most were excellent players. My favorite 175 is a head-repaired '56. So here we have what by all accounts looks like a well-repaired vintage axe with mostly original parts, at exactly the right price: about 1/2 of retail, and the sellers' getting a really hard time. That over-spray dark-out is Very Very typical of repairs done, many of mine look exactly like that. That was the fashion years ago: lots of coats of overspray that naturally darken and hide the repair. Not fishy, just the common way things were repaired. I actually have a '67 SG special with head repair that's much more visible that this that I've been offered 1700 for.. (keeping it for now...great players). Bottom line: Nice guitar at a very fair price. Don't like it? Ok, but why give the guy such a hard time? It is what it is..probably a really good player. My credentials? About 1,000 good guitar deals over the past 20 years ... Thank you SOOO much! Finally someone who understands! Thank you for doijg that man, seriously. I have been getting eaten alive for no reason. Thanks again. This thing has been getting a LOT of interest! Nothing solid yet, still available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 bumpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 night bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members q-4000 Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 i will give you 350 cash today for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DTorg Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I forsee the near future............ :soapbox: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 i will give you 350 cash today for it No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 all skepticism aside... if you drop this to 1000$ I bet it'd be gone in an instant.... just look to sweeten the deal if you want the full 1600$. Make me an offer! I am pretty flexible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 haha i would, if i were in the market for this... i was trying to give a little selling advice, not that you need it Oh ok. Haha. I have been getting a lot of offers. 1600$ OBO! Shoot me an offer, I'm a pretty flexible guy! Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mayonaise 812 Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 "This is a great deal for its condition. I am selling this because tough times have struck my life very hard and I need financial help." http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/msg/1388081676.html lol whats the meaning of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mayonaise 812 Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 this thread has become very lulz worthy. first you have NO intention of selling it because of sentimental value but jsut want to know how much its worth (lol ok man). Then your friend is in financial trouble and want to help him out. Then on craigslist your the one needing help. hahaha. quite a misfortune and quick change of heart you have on your hands. good luck selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 this thread has become very lulz worthy. first you have NO intention of selling it because of sentimental value but jsut want to know how much its worth (lol ok man). Then your friend is in financial trouble and want to help him out. Then on craigslist your the one needing help. hahaha. quite a misfortune and quick change of heart you have on your hands. good luck selling. I'm not going to post the exact same thing OVER AND OVER the exact same. I have posted this over and over in many places and I am sick of it. This IS for my friend. Even if it was for me just to sell, it doesn't even matter. Thanks for stopping by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have also posted a recent one stating that it is to raise money for my friend. We are both broke and that is why I am open to almost anything. I need this to be gone for a good price so that we can get temporarily out of this hole. Say something useful next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mayonaise 812 Posted September 26, 2009 Members Share Posted September 26, 2009 I'm not going to post the exact same thing OVER AND OVER the exact same. I have posted this over and over in many places and I am sick of it. This IS for my friend. Even if it was for me just to sell, it doesn't even matter. Thanks for stopping by! why do you mention it if "it doesnt even matter". Changing stories leads me to not believe a thing you say. If i were in the market for a guitar of this style i would definately turn to my other options just because of this. but to each their own and good luck man i know youve been semi struggling to sell it probably half becauase its a horrible time to sell second hand guitars of that value. it seems like all high end used prices have been slashed recently. btw sg's of this era are kickass i have a vintage sg with a vibrola (circa 69 or so) its a great guitar and of course i would never sell it but no hard feelings bro (except for the guitar ) free bump for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 why do you mention it if "it doesnt even matter". Changing stories leads me to not believe a thing you say. If i were in the market for a guitar of this style i would definately turn to my other options just because of this. but to each their own and good luck man i know youve been semi struggling to sell it probably half becauase its a horrible time to sell second hand guitars of that value. it seems like all high end used prices have been slashed recently. btw sg's of this era are kickass i have a vintage sg with a vibrola (circa 69 or so) its a great guitar and of course i would never sell it but no hard feelings bro (except for the guitar ) free bump for you. Yeah man, I don't WANT to sell it, but times are tough man, tough for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sold! Pending payment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fewlio Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 I bet this sale falls through and it goes back up for sale...place your bets gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 I bet this sale falls through and it goes back up for sale...place your bets gentlemen Wanna bet? Man, there are a lot of dick on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schiz Posted September 27, 2009 Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Wanna bet? Man, there are a lot of dick on this forum. Your attitude brings it out in people man. There are actually some really good people on these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted September 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2009 Your attitude brings it out in people man. There are actually some really good people on these boards. Sorry. It's people like you that have nothing better to do that bitch about other people and their grammar and picture taking ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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