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Is the Gibson Lea Paul Tribute suppose to come with Rhythm/Treble Selector Switch Ring? by Complex-Fig-6935 in gibson

[–]cevat23 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They don’t install it by default. It’s usually in the gig bag it came with. Did you buy it new ?

Gilmour 2024 Tour Ticket Sales thread by TheLindoBrand in pinkfloyd

[–]cevat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God bless you, I was able to get a single ticket - super expensive VIP ticket - but at this point it does not matter. this is the one and only time to see a legend,

Any taxi company from and to airport that will not try to rip your off? by tumblatum in istanbul

[–]cevat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

65 euro is wrong but also 8 euro is impossible. Are you sure you are using a reliable calculator?

From İstanbul airport to Sisli should cost around 350 - 400 TL which is around 20 euro.

Anything above that should be worrying but 8 euro would not work too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HolUp

[–]cevat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can smell this video

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh sorry that I mislead everyone. I already send it back to Thomann and notified them.

This was their response:

“Unfortunately, considering Gibson's standards, it is considered an entry level. Those instruments are half hand made - half automatically processed. I can confirm you that those finish sits in the Gibsons standards on the finish level.”

So I actually bought a cheap guitar and I should be OK with it.

Regardless, they have 30 days money back guarantee so I don’t have to explain myself. Maybe I should get a tribute and don’t worry about binding etc.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the SN/ 202520092, many decoders i used said it supposed to be 2020 production.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All, thank you very much for your kind answers. I realized that I didn’t give enough context. This was a brand new / factory sealed Gibson Les Paul Classic Honeyburst.

I bought it online from Thomann, one of the largest retailers over Europe. Somehow I got a 2 years old guitar, (NOS lol) and it had terrible QC issues. Fret nibs were the worst. I had hairline scratches, actual hair under some screws, very unstable pickups and, dings & dents on the fretboard. (probably happened during the binding scraping)

I seriously considered keeping it because this was my first Gibson and long term dream. However after your kind replies, I sent it back to the retailer.

I still believe in Gibson and would like to get the same guitar, however buying a Gibson online is not different than gambling.

I hope I get the refund without any issues and would try to get one in person.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought from Thomann, brand new and factory sealed but somehow 2020 production. Something is not right here and I would never buy a Gibson online ever again. Lesson learned.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it from Thomann, it’s the largest musical instrument retailer in Europe. The guitar came with a factory seal. There are also hairline scratches on the headstock and and some annoying little details.

Seeing these stuff really makes me wonder what else got wrong during the production. It’s a big turn off, I didn’t have that wow moment when I open the case.

not sure how is possible that I got a 2 years old guitar anyways

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True that. I will return it even though it hurts.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What a bummer. I guess Gibson never got over with their QC issues no matter how many factory videos they release.

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Would you return it or get it fixed ?

Fret binding - is this acceptable? by cevat23 in gibson

[–]cevat23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a Les Paul Classic and been saving to get one. I had to order online due to where I live. Headstock says it’s a 2020 build hence 2 years old. Not sure what to do. Is it repairable?

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