So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

If it plays well, you like it and the only issue is the little bit of finish wear on the headstock corner, I'd take whatever discount is offered and keep it. Just a suggestion ... if no discount is offered and replacement only, I'd still consider keeping it. You could end up swapping for a CM that needs fret work, or has a buggered nut or any host of other issues. I came across several sub 1K LP models that were clearly lacking in QC before stumbling into a well done 2013 Tribute that I ended up taking home.

PS. What does the CM stand for? I read somewhere that it was Carved Mahogany. But I think they did have some CM models with a maple cap. CM=Country Music? CM=Crap Muncher? CM=Carl Marx? Nope, cant be it, that would be KM.

I was under the impression that the C.M. stood for Carved Maple seeing as though it has a Maple cap & Maple neck but apparently I was wrong. The C.M., & I got this from a Gibson employee, stands for "CHICK MAGNET"!!!

Anyway, I guess as soon as I'm seen in public with it I'll be beating them off with a stick & if I'm not, then I think Gibson needs to give me a refund on the grounds of false advertising????

LOL, I think I'm going to just go ahead & keep on telling myself it stands for Carved Maple until I start to believe it again?

 

[Darg1911]

Re: So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

I was under the impression that the C.M. stood for Carved Maple seeing as though it has a Maple cap & Maple neck but apparently I was wrong. The C.M., & I got this from a Gibson employee, stands for "CHICK MAGNET"!!!

Anyway, I guess as soon as I'm seen in public with it I'll be beating them off with a stick & if I'm not, then I think Gibson needs to give me a refund on the grounds of false advertising????

LOL, I think I'm going to just go ahead & keep on telling myself it stands for Carved Maple until I start to believe it again?

That's funny. If it really does stand for "chick magnet" at least that's a hell of a lot better than Chelsea Manning.

 

[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

Hell no I'm not keeping it stock, I'm a compulsive modder!!!

LOL, Ive modded much nicer & more expensive Gibson's so I'm definitely not stopping with this one! Still not 100% sure what I'm going to drop in for a pup yet, perhaps a Dimebucker or a P-Rail with a mini toggle to tap it? In any case I've got several choices on hand & I've already bought myself some Grover Keystone tuners to replace the G-Force so I'm going to get those on this evening.

As for the flaw on the headstock I think I'm going to take Drag's suggestion & just go for some kind of partial refund. Personally I'd much rather have a good player with a barley noticeable rub in the finish than something that looks pristine & play's like garbage...

Yeah.... Barely!!!

 

[Wattage]

Re: So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

So what did you end up doing?

 

[Zombiwoof]

Re: So I Just Bought A Gibson CM, Not Really Sure How I Feel About It???

I thought it meant "cheeky monkey"!.
Al

That's funny. If it really does stand for "chick magnet" at least that's a hell of a lot better than Chelsea Manning.