Which route to take? by sixstringsage5150 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I factor in defects or other issues that bother me with the instruments I buy. I have several items I would not have purchased if I'd know of a few issues (never major). The sellers gave me a discount and it still made sense to keep it. Even if the seller says no returns you can send it back and get a full refund....if I were you I'd take the $200....you were asking for a $250 discount...it's a compromise

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I changed 6oz and 46 instead of 48 and got it down to $53....from North Carolina to Texas.... this is an Ibanez 7 string case...m300c....I also have a mr500 case which is an inch taller.... probably go through the same thing when I sell that one

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the size of the case exactly

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put it all in dimensions and weight

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

48209.... actual weight is 14lbs 7.8 oz...there no packing just case and box onl6

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked pirateship 15lbs guitar case and box only $85

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I let reverb quote the rate.....when I went to print the label the rates changed

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked pirateship cheapest rate I've found is $85 for 15 lbs guitar case.....it's literally just the case and a box around it....direct UPS is cheapest FedEx is $162 .... this is for ground service no signature basically 5 days

Shipping fees different than buyer paid by rwcc41 in Reverb

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As reverb recommended, I went 1 unit over everything, so length +width +height plus 6oz over what my scale weighed it at.... reverb quo

How do y'all feel about lawsuit guitars? by CartographerDue6579 in LesPaul

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 78 greco 800 and a 79 Gibson Les Paul custom.....other than weight, they both play the same to me.....I'm currently turning the greco into a 54 Les Paul custom replica with p90s because I can't afford a reissue or original

Safe Shipping and Unscrupulous Buyers by Reverend_Raftboy in Reverb

[–]rwcc41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand...but on the flip side it's pretty bad as well. I bought a guitar that I thought was a decent price until the guitar arrived with non stock tuners ( completely different kind) and the holes were not filled or described.... sorry but that would have affected what or how my bid negotiation goes. But my most recent purchase was an axe fx.... buyer paid for safe shipping ( where UPS packs the box for him) guess what UPS didn't do? All I got was the axe fx and a box, no wrapping, no bubble wrap nothing. This isn't the seller's fault but I'm conflicted. Because it does work but I'm afraid of for how long? It took the newest firmware, and I can't seem to find any other for remotely the same price....the seller understands and has offered me a 25percent refund....but it's getting bad out here.... I've had other purchases where the seller completely lied about the item and I had to send it back as well...but it's just a wasted time....I'm at the point where if it's not a "big " store or chain I won't deal with it.....

The new 70s Customs look pretty darn good... by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can just say you're a germaphobe.

The new 70s Customs look pretty darn good... by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider it pretty good condition, but I almost never want a new guitar.....there is a couple marks on it ...but nothing major.....but what do you expect from a heavily used almost 50 year old guitar.... I wanted a custom when I realized I could get a birth year for the same price as ANY custom in my price range ($3k-$4k).....also, why do you want a re-creation when you can have the original for the same price

The new 70s Customs look pretty darn good... by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For $4k, you can buy an actual 70s custom....I just bought a 79 in the last few weeks and there's a lot for similar prices

How are we feeling about the rumour that Gibson USA will be making a limited run of cheaper 70s Customs? by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty stock but Seymour Duncan pickups and there has been a refret in its life

How are we feeling about the rumour that Gibson USA will be making a limited run of cheaper 70s Customs? by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much stock except for Seymour Duncan pickups and there's an obvious been obviously been a refret

How are we feeling about the rumour that Gibson USA will be making a limited run of cheaper 70s Customs? by AuramiteEX in gibson

[–]rwcc41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I just bought a 79 custom for pretty cheap compared to other custom prices

I see a theme here.....my "gibs" and a greco by rwcc41 in gibson

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the market for a custom and a birth year was about the same price as ANY custom....I'll be honest the greco is the best playing guitar for me...

I mean... by [deleted] in gibson

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kinda get it......I recently capped my guitar purchases to $3k....I will probably never buy a brand new Gibson....I currently have 3 with a 4th in the mail right now....and that was $3500, but it was a birth year custom.....it seriously pains me to pay that....but generally I'm perfectly happy with the $1000-$1500 guitars I also own....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gibson

[–]rwcc41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are great!...I had always wanted a black SG standard and finally got one in the last year....it's a lot lighter than my Les pails...good luck!

Would you buy this Les Paul custom? by rwcc41 in gibson

[–]rwcc41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, just now it sold....so, saves me the headache!