Members pinyowat Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Got the white one, I am dissapointed that ist's not the one MF had listade w/ebony board and black pup rings, what I got was the guitar above from Gibson's site....hmm. It's st still pretty dam nice for $999...i will have to think about this. The GT I has shipped to my work.Any actual pics of yours? Mine is still on the way. I cancelled the GT with P90 that I posted earlier and went with this one instead. I was hoping it has the black pup rings as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Does GFS ever actually have promo codes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Just a warning. I went to Amazon and bought a Gibson 1958 Les Paul Plain Top VOS Electric Guitar, Faded Tobacco for $1130, instead of the $3700 street price.Nice deal, and everything looked legit. I've gotten great discounts from Amazon.The problem?I originally was interested in a different guitar, the price was also very low compared to the market, so I asked the seller if their guitars were new, came with a case, and so on.The response was that the guitars were new, unplayed, and that I should check for more information in the seller's description. Interestingly, this information is not present in some links, but in essence they mention that it is a good quality replica that takes between 4 to 6 weeks to be delivered.The page I visited had the official description from Gibson, said it was for the Gibson Custom Shop, showed the list price of $5,174.00, and so on.Similarly for the other guitar, it says it's from Ibanez, list price is $3,466.65, and everything on that link looks likes it's the real deal at the bargain price of $1050.As soon as I found this information I canceled my order and contacted Amazon about it (and never heard back). I don't know if this has been covered here, but wanted to warn potential buyers to make sure they're not getting a fake.http://www.amazon.com/shops/AKOEJIQC3X57DIf you go through that link, everything looks official. For example, the Fender Artist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Tone.If, on the other hand, you search "Fender Artist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Tone," click the result (a $1700 guitar), click "4 new from $1329," under Seller Information you'll find:"*NEW IN BOX.* Please Read! Shipping takes 3-4 weeks. Though very similar to the original model, this is an extremely high quality replica"The replica part is hidden until you select "Read more" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Any actual pics of yours? Mine is still on the way. I cancelled the GT with P90 that I posted earlier and went with this one instead. I was hoping it has the black pup rings as well. It's basicly what I posted, however, it seems a little more aged white (Not black rings or ebony neck) but very {censored}in cool...I've been busy playing this guitar, right out of the box and I'm in love...this very well could be the best playing and sounding guitar I ever owned...I'm pretty sure I will end up keeping the GT as well, it's at my work, I didn't go in today, so I will check it out tomorrow. Anyway this white one kicks-ass, plays great, great neck profile, sustains all day long, well balanced, not to heavy, better neck accesability and the pickups rule:thu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Couldn't resist! I'm crazy for ya Pink Thing... I have a Bill Lawrence keystone that was looking for a home... Maybe I can find a Hello Titty decal for it? Edit: Holy {censored} they make one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megaboogie Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tru-Bypass Pedal Tuner for $65.68 w/ free shipping at Amazon.com Normally sells for $99 at MF. http://www.amazon.com/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-Poly-Chromatic-Tru-Bypass/dp/B0033PSGSW/ref=lh_ni_t A great tuner, I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DTSH Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Off topic, but... okay, so this thread is AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Similarly for the other guitar, it says it's from Ibanez, list price is $3,466.65, and everything on that link looks likes it's the real deal at the bargain price of $1050. I noticed that douchebag's listing for the Ibby a week or so ago. How did you contact Amazon re: these obvious counterfeits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Washburn WD40SCE Acoustic Electric Guitar - Natural $329.95 (Reg $429) so it's $99 off. http://www.americanmusical.com/RSS_Feeds/Ndnd.aspx Washburn WD40SCE Acoustic Electric Guitar The Washburn WD40SCE is a dreadnought style cutaway acoustic electric guitar. With an excellent full sound, the WD40S features a solid Alaskan sitka spruce top with flame maple back and sides. Great for any level player. Washburn WD40SCE Acoustic Electric Guitar Features: Dreadnought cutaway style Solid Alaskan Sitka Spruce top Quarter sawn scalloped bracing Flame maple sides and back Satin finished maple neck with two-way trussrod Neck and headstock binding Rosewood fingerboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle Flame maple capped headstock with abalone Washburn logo & stylized with inlay Gold die cast chrome tuners Fishman Isys plus Tuner/Preamp System Comes equipped with D'Addario strings Fishman Isys Preamp Features: Onboard easy to read 7-segment LED tuner Volume control Bass and Treble controls for enhanced tone shaping Phase switch Low battery indicator Low profile control knobs P.S. with AMS sales, you can have Zzounds give you a "beat it" price match, and those are good for 5 days to give you a little more time to think about it. They both have the same stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I noticed that douchebag's listing for the Ibby a week or so ago. How did you contact Amazon re: these obvious counterfeits? When I canceled my order there was an option to send them feedback. They never replied, though. I don't doubt that some person will fall for this scam unless Amazon takes action against the seller, or they advertise the instruments for what they are, replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TunaNugget Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I reported him to Amazon about a week ago. Sorry, I don't remember which link I used to send feedback. Haven't seen it make a difference, anyway. He does state on his sale link that the guitar is a "replica," but that doesn't make it OK to sell counterfeits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I reported him to Amazon about a week ago. Sorry, I don't remember which link I used to send feedback. Haven't seen it make a difference, anyway. He does state on his sale link that the guitar is a "replica," but that doesn't make it OK to sell counterfeits.Screw reporting it to Amazon. I reported it to Gibson. Let their legal team deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I reported him to Amazon about a week ago. Sorry, I don't remember which link I used to send feedback. Haven't seen it make a difference, anyway. He does state on his sale link that the guitar is a "replica," but that doesn't make it OK to sell counterfeits. And a big issue is that in some pages there's no mention about them being replicas. Everything is set up as though these were the real guitars at low prices. Only through some links is there mention of the guitars being replicas. And indeed it's a good idea to report it to Gibson (and others) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Screw reporting it to Amazon. I reported it to Gibson. Let their legal team deal with it. As did I Back OT: Amazon has a BC Rich Mockingbird Archtop marked down to $390.... $599 at MF [edit]Act fast: there's only 2 in stock as of this posting, so it'll go back to regular price as soon as one is bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I also reported it to Ibanez, PRS, Rickenbacker and Martin. I'll call Taylor and Fender when they open. They have the legal teams to deal with it. I already got a response from an actual person (as opposed to a mailbot) at Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I also reported it to Ibanez, PRS, Rickenbacker and Martin. I'll call Taylor and Fender when they open. They have the legal teams to deal with it. I already got a response from an actual person (as opposed to a mailbot) at Martin. PunkKitty bringin the smackdown on the scammers! :cop: Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 PunkKitty bringin the smackdown on the scammers! :cop: Well done, sir! Um...I'm a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Um...I'm a woman. Dammit! Something told me as soon as I posted that comment that I was wrong.... I KNEW that I had seen you post that you were a girl. My apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Dammit! Something told me as soon as I posted that comment that I was wrong.... I KNEW that I had seen you post that you were a girl. My apologies. No problem. I realize that most electric guitar forums are male dominated. It's no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Note to self: Never mess with or anger PunkKitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 She loves it! :poke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floyd Rosenbomb Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 purrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Note to self: Never mess with or anger PunkKitty. Not true. I'm a very easy going person with a thick skin. I can take the BS and I can dish it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members George Jetson Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm pretty sure I will end up keeping the GT as well, it's at my work, I didn't go in today, so I will check it out tomorrow. I just picked my GT up at work today. It is exactly as shown on the MF website. It says "dark back" on the box, but it is in fact a solid black back and neck. Sort of like a Joe Bonamassa P90 DC LP. Now all I have to do is put black covers on the pickups and mismatch the knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members golias Posted August 24, 2011 Members Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hello Music has the MOTU UltraLite MK3 Hybrid for $350 I've heard not-great things about these MOTU firewire units when used with PC's, but I can say for a fact that they are great with Macs. I've got the old 1st Gen 828 and I love it. I snapped one up, and it will either replace the old 828 or maybe I'll use them together in the studio. We'll see. The MK3 is better for live applications than my old rig, because it can be "pre-set" and then run without the computer, and it also has better no-latency monitoring options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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