evildoer993 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I didn't do a profile pic since they exist.. Enjoy.. or hate. My only dissapointment is the case isn't stamped government series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scott0 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looks killer. What color is that? Diggin the black hardwares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildoer993 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 It's "Government Tan". Also, the back of the headstock is stamped 2013. Which makes sense, since these were made available this month. It plays nice. It's kind of refreshing, because ultimately, I'm kind of a fender guy. Five guitars.. four are fender. I've had some Epi LP's before (two or three), but never the real deal. It's fun to play and the neck is pretty beefy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I see it comes with the pickguard, does it also come with the poker chip? I really like it, but I think I'd have to add the guard and chip. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildoer993 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Double checked.. I did not recieve a pokerchip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrian66 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Great looking guitar. I like that a lot better than the first Govt series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mKwatra427 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I see it comes with the pickguard, does it also come with the poker chip? I really like it, but I think I'd have to add the guard and chip. NHTom How would you add a poker chip to the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 How would you add a poker chip to the guitar? Take the knurled nut off the switch and place the poker chip over it before replacing the but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildoer993 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sorry guys, had to remove the pics with the serial #'s since these shot up in value pretty quickly. I've seen $2000+, one on Ebay is going for $2650+ with a day to go (36 bids). I intended to hang on to it for a while, now I'm not so certain. I'm a little afraid to play it because I think this might be more legit collectors territory, where I'm kind of a hobbyist. We'll see. I'm thinking about selling it to get my dad his dream guitar. Just a heads up if anyone is legitimately interested in this specific guitar. It's been played about an hour (lightly total) and is being stored in a non-smoking house in its case, in my closet. I apologize if anyone takes this as a "bump" or a "trade attempt". It's not. I just wanted to let everyone know I took down a few pics in case someone is doing research or what not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Congratulations! I love it! Nice color. I've found a very nice strap for You, that fits the theme of the guitar: http://www.google.se/imgres?um=1&sa=N&biw=1255&bih=781&hl=hu&tbm=isch&tbnid=Tmyh9k6pTgfuNM%3A&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vadaszat-vadaszbolt.hu%2F%3Foldal%3D2%26kat%3D492%26termek%3D269&docid=fLNd7fBzWbeJmM&imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vadaszat-vadaszbolt.hu%2Fimages%2Fcache%2F2%2F6%2F269s400c7102.00i.jpg&w=475&h=400&ei=YFf7UsuLHYrj4QSFroD4Bg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=781&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=0CGoQrQMwBw ;) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 ...I intended to hang on to it for a while, now I'm not so certain. I'm a little afraid to play it because I think this might be more legit collectors territory, where I'm kind of a hobbyist.... Whilst I like the guitar I can understand your dilemma. If it was mine I'm pretty sure I'd sell it now when they are fetching big bucks. If you were to get $2,500 or more you could choose - either for your dad or yourself - something you'd possibly be unlikely to buy under different circumstances. Good luck with the decision-making process! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 ...then I assume those Double Diamond series would be even more sought-after... Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sorry guys, had to remove the pics with the serial #'s since these shot up in value pretty quickly. I've seen $2000+, one on Ebay is going for $2650+ with a day to go (36 bids). So is that 36 stupid individuals, or two stupid individuals doing something stupid 18 times each? 3 and 6 maybe? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hello! Couldn't find any on eBay...probably, some offered 6-digit figures for them BIN. ;) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 What makes these so special?..and people are paying daft money for them?.... So Gibson had some wood....the Government took the wood....Government gave back the wood, And Gibson make another version of the Studio with the wood they had before the Government took the wood.would you believe it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 a handful of bidders on that one still in it http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=141186459780&showauto=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yes, they are indeed all way too smart to pay for the frivolous binding and fancy paint jobs on standards. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 What makes these so special?..and people are paying daft money for them?.... So Gibson had some wood....the Government took the wood....Government gave back the wood, And Gibson make another version of the Studio with the wood they had before the Government took the wood.would you believe it? Indeed I do believe so. It may have taken them a certain time for reconditioning the wood since it perhaps has been stored under less defined or inappropriate conditions, and so it took long until approval for using it. I am sure this is not a publicity stunt but definitely the wood as declared by the certificates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Oh I do believe it's returned wood...but why the big bucks?...that I can't figure... Gibson Flying V Government Series II NEW COA Dirty Fingers pickups=Price: US $1,285.00 Approximately £779.54 gibson government series ll les paul Price: US $1,195.00 Approximately £724.95These two much more like studio price. Two e-bay auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 In my opinion this is due to being rare and collectable. The price listed on the Gibson website is that of a '70s Tribute Les Paul coming with Dirty Fingers stock, too. When it is about tone, the LP and SG '70 Tribute models will do. However, they don't offer models comparing to the Government Series Explorer and Flying V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Oh I do believe it's returned wood...but why the big bucks?...that I can't figure... I mean they are basically studio guitars but it was a pretty big story when the government seized their wood so I can see how there would be a market for the guitar that was used from that wood. Who knows, perhaps they'll be even more valuable in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoross Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 With all due respect to everyone taste i find the government guitar absolutely horrible i really prefer my own gibson les paul studio 2014 DESERT BURST which is really stunning and plays like a dream i still dont know why the government is so popular while its so horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Pretty cool! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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