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New Gibson sg, gutted
- Thread starter Donkeytwonk75
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That must have been disappointing. I’ve had similar disappointments. I think it’s disgusting that (some) manufacturers let instruments leave the shop floor, especially at this price point. Send that back!
The two photos at the top of the thread don't show me much, and they're lousy photos. I have no idea what the problem is.
I haven't read the whole thread because I don't like guessing games.
What's the specific problem? Action looks high, but that's adjustable.
I haven't read the whole thread because I don't like guessing games.
What's the specific problem? Action looks high, but that's adjustable.
I’m usually pretty forgiving when it comes to a minor QC issue that might slip through. That fretboard is garbage. A $100 Glary bass has a better finish than that. That’s just unacceptable, pack it up and send it back. Gibson will rebuild it and re sell it as a mod shop bass.
I’m usually pretty forgiving when it comes to a minor QC issue that might slip through. That fretboard is garbage. A $100 Glary bass has a better finish than that.
Well, when more than 70% of your instruments get hung on a wall, or live their entire lives unplayed in someone’s massive horde of guitars, these QC issues aren’t as much of a blocker.
The finish on the side of the fretboard is a hot mess, it almost looks like someone tried to dress the fret ends with an angle grinder.
The big glob of clear coat on the neck spilling onto the edge of the fretboard. It looks like it was applied with a putty knife.
I can't really see either one from those photos. It's all reflections and I can't make anything out. I'll just leave it alone now.
One good instrument does not negate a whole bunch of bad ones
"A whole bunch" may be a bit on the exaggeration side, but in all fairness there shouldn't be a single instrument like this that passes QC. Given the brand name as well as the tradition and presumed prestige behind it, they should do *a lot* better...
I agree bad is bad, but my point was just answering the post above as to why would someone buy a gibson, and my example is why, there are good ones apparently, and it makes me smile...
Having owned more (post WW 2) Gibson instruments than I'd dare count over the past 42 years, I'd beg to differ. With that being said, I consider the stuff produced in this millennium strictly on a "try before you buy" basis.
Obviously, YMMV.
This millenium is 22 years and counting. It's been "this instrument is great, that one is awful" for twice as long. That's a tradition whether we like it or not.
Not in my experience.
Even in the much-maligned-Norlin-era finish flaws like what we see in the OP didn't happen. The early days of Henry J. were fine as well. Once he decided to turn Gibson into a "lifestyle brand" all bets were off.
I had high hopes that the new management would straighten the QC issues out once and for all, but given the thread that we're both posting in, they haven't gotten there yet.
I have to say I've never seen a green SG bass and it is beautiful. How bad is the neck dive? It's an issue with the guitars, I can only imagine what it's like with a long bass neck.
