Gibson GAS?
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JOLLY
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Nagash
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Re: Gibson GAS?
There's something I still don't understand. In Europe, Flying Vs cost around 950 bucks new (roughly $1350). Les Paul Custom : 2600 € which makes $3700, while they cost $3900 on the internet in the USA.
Find a Flying V used around $900 and you'll have a very good price I guess, form what I just said.
There's something I still don't understand. In Europe, Flying Vs cost around 950 bucks new (roughly $1350). Les Paul Custom : 2600 € which makes $3700, while they cost $3900 on the internet in the USA.
Find a Flying V used around $900 and you'll have a very good price I guess, form what I just said.
The Dali
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IanBallard
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Re: Gibson GAS?
I would rather(only) buy a Gibson used. The pickups would have to go too. But I have a thing for V's.
I would rather(only) buy a Gibson used. The pickups would have to go too. But I have a thing for V's.
Aceman
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Re: Gibson GAS?
As a general rule:
MSRP x .6 = Retail Availability, or $1048. So 11-12 hunnard seems a typical price.
That said - EVERY other manufacturer in the world can make a guitar just like, that doesn't look old and tired, in more colors and AT LEAST the same quality - if not better for 600 NIB.
I like the 800 used option. I'll pay 200 more for the Gibson in Decent condition. I won't pay enough for a V AND an amp.
I'm eyeing a Dean V for 300 or less that will kick the @$$ of that thing - or at least hold it's own.
As a general rule:
MSRP x .6 = Retail Availability, or $1048. So 11-12 hunnard seems a typical price.
That said - EVERY other manufacturer in the world can make a guitar just like, that doesn't look old and tired, in more colors and AT LEAST the same quality - if not better for 600 NIB.
I like the 800 used option. I'll pay 200 more for the Gibson in Decent condition. I won't pay enough for a V AND an amp.
I'm eyeing a Dean V for 300 or less that will kick the @$$ of that thing - or at least hold it's own.
TeleLubber
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Re: Gibson GAS?
Bought one (black/white pg) used at GC for $550 cash.. Gibson USA, has a 1/2" U-shaped crack in the finish in the back, on the lower horn, hardly noticable.. I've since upgraded it quite a bit, (pickups, tuners etc).. fantastic guitar..
You can find 'em used all over the place, for 6-800 bucks.. I get alot of "oohs" & "ahhs" when I gig with it.. it's a pretty simple creature really.. wood + wire = guitar
which is appealing to me..
Ridiculous MSRP for 1800.. lol
Bought one (black/white pg) used at GC for $550 cash.. Gibson USA, has a 1/2" U-shaped crack in the finish in the back, on the lower horn, hardly noticable.. I've since upgraded it quite a bit, (pickups, tuners etc).. fantastic guitar..
You can find 'em used all over the place, for 6-800 bucks.. I get alot of "oohs" & "ahhs" when I gig with it.. it's a pretty simple creature really.. wood + wire = guitar
which is appealing to me..
Ridiculous MSRP for 1800.. lol