"Gibson Dependable"
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Jethro_Dull
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Re: "Gibson Dependable"
I don't give a rat's ass whether it's in mint condition or not - I know how to look at photographs and I'm currently the high bidder: http://www.ebay.com/itm/35102170561...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649#ht_2641wt_1124 If I can get this body and neck for a reasonable price, he can be the biggest ****** in the world and I'm cool with that.
I don't give a rat's ass whether it's in mint condition or not - I know how to look at photographs and I'm currently the high bidder: http://www.ebay.com/itm/35102170561...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649#ht_2641wt_1124 If I can get this body and neck for a reasonable price, he can be the biggest ****** in the world and I'm cool with that.
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Re: "Gibson Dependable"
his rating system is pretty silly. If I was looking at any item, Id want to know exactly what the flaw is on that particular item. alot of overlapping in his system. It should either be mint, very good, good, poor. sounds like he is trying to make everything sound better than it probably is. This guitar is fair mint. it is pretty beat up, but has a mint pickguard......
his rating system is pretty silly. If I was looking at any item, Id want to know exactly what the flaw is on that particular item. alot of overlapping in his system. It should either be mint, very good, good, poor. sounds like he is trying to make everything sound better than it probably is. This guitar is fair mint. it is pretty beat up, but has a mint pickguard......
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: "Gibson Dependable"
Although the wording is obviously his marketing tactic, I can understand his grading system. He's someone who doesn't deal with C, D, and F level gear....only things that look new. So his grading system is basically subdividing the A's and B's. In a way, I actually like his system, because I know what degree of mint he's talking about. Rather than just stating it's "mint," he's letting the anal retentive buyer know exactly what to expect.
Although the wording is obviously his marketing tactic, I can understand his grading system. He's someone who doesn't deal with C, D, and F level gear....only things that look new. So his grading system is basically subdividing the A's and B's. In a way, I actually like his system, because I know what degree of mint he's talking about. Rather than just stating it's "mint," he's letting the anal retentive buyer know exactly what to expect.
GuitarStv
Sock Market Trader
Re: "Gibson Dependable"
It's funnier if you read it in a Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure kinda voice . . .
It's funnier if you read it in a Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure kinda voice . . .
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: "Gibson Dependable"
I've always wondered if these used parts sellers end up selling all their popular parts, then get stuck with box upon box of undesirable parts. And since nobody wants that stuff, it eats into their overall profit.
I've always wondered if these used parts sellers end up selling all their popular parts, then get stuck with box upon box of undesirable parts. And since nobody wants that stuff, it eats into their overall profit.
uOpt
Something Cool
Re: "Gibson Dependable"
I just received a AVRI Strat body and trem from them.
Can't say I am too thrilled. Extremely dirty, disgustingly so and I just re-checked the photos, it isn't visible. They went through the trouble of removing the plug from the plate and putting the plate back on, same for pickguard, and it's all assorted unidentified original owner fluids there. There are some paint flakes off around the neck pocket, also not visible.
This is probably not their fault, but the trem has a non-magnetic coated block. It looks like it is from that AVRI and the saddles do match, I think this is the risk you take when jumping on a "too early" AVRI. Well at least Fender is in the business of making guitars better over time, as opposed to a major competitor...
I just received a AVRI Strat body and trem from them.
Can't say I am too thrilled. Extremely dirty, disgustingly so and I just re-checked the photos, it isn't visible. They went through the trouble of removing the plug from the plate and putting the plate back on, same for pickguard, and it's all assorted unidentified original owner fluids there. There are some paint flakes off around the neck pocket, also not visible.
This is probably not their fault, but the trem has a non-magnetic coated block. It looks like it is from that AVRI and the saddles do match, I think this is the risk you take when jumping on a "too early" AVRI. Well at least Fender is in the business of making guitars better over time, as opposed to a major competitor...
The Dali
MeltedClockologist
Re: "Gibson Dependable"
Too funny - I don't even remember starting this thread.
I do often wonder how "Gibson Dependable" and the "Stratosphere" type sellers acquire all their gear. A friend of mine thinks they have deals with Fender and Gibson on the side. I think they probably have deals with music stores to sell stuff outside of the store (used gear and also new stuff) to avoid issues with Fender/Gibson and selling licenses.
Too funny - I don't even remember starting this thread.
I do often wonder how "Gibson Dependable" and the "Stratosphere" type sellers acquire all their gear. A friend of mine thinks they have deals with Fender and Gibson on the side. I think they probably have deals with music stores to sell stuff outside of the store (used gear and also new stuff) to avoid issues with Fender/Gibson and selling licenses.
