Leonard McCoy Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Bizarre that they can’t give you an update on the build. I can’t imagine being given no updates and an unexplained missed ETA for anything else that was being build to order (for a large sum of money). Yes, I'm not impressed either. I have inquired further with the dealer who let me know from day one and on multiple occassions since then that he's terribly sorry for how lacking the implementation of the M2M program still currently is (at least in Germany) especially in terms of timely communication (e.g., custom order inquiries with Gibson take weeks and weeks to be answered). Well, I do have unlimited patience especially with, and complete faith in, Gibson knowing full well that it will pay off in the end. Or at least that's the hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 You have enviable patience Leonard! I hope the next update is that the fine folks at Gibson say no problem with your tuner request, and NGD pictures. Of course some Gibson swag, red line case or something should be in order for being such a gent about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Update #8 It's done. My dealer just got word from Gibson confirming that they finished the build and that the J-180 is currently being made ready for shipping. Unfortunately, the tuner change didn't go through since it was requested too late in the process (that's on me). There's a good chance she will arrive this year still across the pond (if CITES plays along). Hope is the next update is just an J-180-featured NGD with plenty of pictures and sound samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 You have enviable patience Leonard! Let's put it this way, the patience is entirely an acquired one: if you've waited for years and years for an opportunity to get your custom J-180 made (a guitar nigh-nowhere to be found as a lefty in an acceptable state), a few more weeks or months don't hurt as much. It also helps to have a phenomenal Gibson Les Paul Standard to keep you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 L, Good for you! All the best and enjoy playing Cat Stevens tunes on it! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Update #9 Shipping limbo. My dealer once more confirms with me that the guitar build is complete and that Gibson are only waiting on the respective authorities for a permit due to the CITES regulations to get her shipped off overseas. This sounds slightly ill-informed to me since I always assumed Gibson, like any other manufacturer, had export permits in bulk instead of having to apply for individual ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Update #9 Shipping limbo. My dealer once more confirms with me that the guitar build is complete and that Gibson are only waiting on the respective authorities for a permit due to the CITES regulations to get her shipped off overseas. This sounds slightly ill-informed to me since I always assumed Gibson, like any other manufacturer, had export permits in bulk instead of having to apply for individual ones. I talked to Jimmy at his shop in Houston about 2 weeks ago ... he was telling me the rosewood restriction has made it very hard to ship anything to Europe.I’d rather Gibson take an extra step to get your guitar safe than it never getting in your hands. All the best JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Update #10 CITES beat. I just got word that the custom-ordered Gibson J-180 managed to successfully cross European borders. It shouldn't be long before it's delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 the patience of Job... can't wait till the NGD pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Holy crap. Man, I hope you like it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Update #10 CITES beat. I just got word that the custom-ordered Gibson J-180 managed to successfully cross European borders. It shouldn't be long before it's delivered. Hurray! (and hurry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I just got word that the custom-ordered Gibson J-180 managed to successfully cross European borders. It shouldn't be long before it's delivered. Well, that's just darn exciting! Now, about those pickguards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Looking forward to pictures and a tune or two Bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 How long did the whole process take from the day you placed the order until finding out its finally in Europe? Hopefully it's in your hands soon. Killer New Year for you. My wife's uncle is a lefty and I hear him all the time complaint about the lack of lefty axes. The guitar arrived at my dealer today, January 4, 2019. The order was placed with a Germany-based dealer on June 14, 2018. It is a custom order made possible by Gibson's Made 2 Measure program. I already have stunning NGD pics at the ready (made by my dealer) which I will post once the guitar arrives here in Berlin. I will also post some raw sound samples which I will have to record, the guitar's full specs, and my uncensored opinion on the build quality and her fresh-out-of-the-box sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 The guitar arrived at my dealer today, January 4, 2019. The order was placed with a Germany-based dealer on June 14, 2018. It is a custom order made possible by Gibson's Made 2 Measure program. I already have stunning NGD pics at the ready (made by my dealer) which I will post once the guitar arrives here in Berlin. I will also post some raw sound samples which I will have to record, the guitar's full specs, and my uncensored opinion on the build quality and her fresh-out-of-the-box sound. Wow, this is almost as exciting as the summer of "Who shot JR?" Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Leonard, I can't wait to see how it looks and sounds! Really hoping it's a lifetime keeper for you. My J180 just keeps getting better and better, a wonderful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Congratulation on getting it. I had a custom Gibson mandolin made a few a few years back, it took 10 months. I had a custom Martin made a few years ago, It took 6 months. Per my experience, your wait time was normal. Hope you enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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