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Okay, a few months ago, before I got my '58 RI, I bought a '57 RI LP Custom off eBay from a "guitar store." It was described as "Mint." A few days later, my good friend from Brown shows up with box in hand and I proceed to rip though the box like a kid at Christmas. I crack the case open only to see a LP '57RI thats 'less than mint!'. Some bucklerash, and various dings/nicks throughout the body. Granted, nothing terrible, but for $2500.00, it was far from mint. So, back goes the Custom and I head down to my local mom and pop Gibson dealer and order up a '58 RI. Couldn't be happier.
So....I'm still jones'n for a LP Custom '57 RI (Yes, Christian, this is the same guitar we spoke of!) and find one on eBay for $2100.00. Again, described as a "9.5+ out of 10" from a "guitar shop". I buy it, it arrives a few days ago, and surprise, its FAR FROM MINT! :smack: This one is actually worse than the first Custom! It looks to have a bad binding repair from about the first to 4th fretts. The finish between the neck and binding is literally flaking off and its rough as hell to touch! I was pissed beyond belief! I called the seller (who also confirmed the guitars condition BEFORE I purchased it) and he's going to issue me a full refund. That money is going to my local Gibson dealer who just ordered me a '56 LP Goldtop w/ P-90's.
I'm takiing these 2 experiences as a sign that I'm not destined to own a LP Custom (at least a used one). I refuse to buy one new because I don't think its worth the $3000.
Unless I know the seller (like a forum bro or something), I think I'm done with online guitars sight unseen!
So....I'm still jones'n for a LP Custom '57 RI (Yes, Christian, this is the same guitar we spoke of!) and find one on eBay for $2100.00. Again, described as a "9.5+ out of 10" from a "guitar shop". I buy it, it arrives a few days ago, and surprise, its FAR FROM MINT! :smack: This one is actually worse than the first Custom! It looks to have a bad binding repair from about the first to 4th fretts. The finish between the neck and binding is literally flaking off and its rough as hell to touch! I was pissed beyond belief! I called the seller (who also confirmed the guitars condition BEFORE I purchased it) and he's going to issue me a full refund. That money is going to my local Gibson dealer who just ordered me a '56 LP Goldtop w/ P-90's.
I'm takiing these 2 experiences as a sign that I'm not destined to own a LP Custom (at least a used one). I refuse to buy one new because I don't think its worth the $3000.
Unless I know the seller (like a forum bro or something), I think I'm done with online guitars sight unseen!
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