golfski

It was sold as new online at GuitarCenter.com, I called to inquire about shipping timelines and they did inform me the box was open, but that it was still brand new, so didn't think much of it. When I got it and saw the condition, I called the 800 number and they gave me a 20% refund. So, it is sold as new for registration and warranty purposes, etc. Not sold as used, I was sure two clarify. I assume it was a wall hanger, it actually had a replaced g-string, lol, where all the other strings were coated except the g-string was a PB string, so I am assuming it was the GC employees jamming on it over the years.

Thanks for all the details and advice! I do tend to escalate fast when I get into things, my poor bank account took a beating when I first got into watches 🙂. One of the advantages of learning later in life (almost 40) is I can afford the nicer guitar as a noob. I tend to go through a bunch up front, trying to find something that will last forever and that I will build a relationship with, lol. I tried two take more pictures of the headstock imprint but I can't seem to post anymore to this thread(?). To answer fortyyearspickin, I think it might just be the finish. I can't really feel the imprint but I see it. At first I thought it was glue, but it is definitely not, it is some sort of imprint as I couldn't wipe it off. Based on one comment about about getting a snark tuner to put over it, I looked at Snark tuners (unfamiliar to me, I use iPhone) and I found an amazon review that seems to call this out EXACTLY! https://www.amazon.com/Snark-Instrument-Clip-Chromatic-Tuner/dp/B003VWKPHC?th=1. "Update:Do not use a Snark on Gibson or any Nitrocellulose headstock. It will leave impressions that cannot be undone! They now admit this on their website." I took it to GC yesterday and they did a setup and looked over it, they said it looked great, only those cosmetic things. I trust the luthier there (as far as a noob can) as he has done my setups on my D-18 and other acoustics (I told you, I tend to escalate fast, I have 5 guitars already including an LP!). I also got them to throw in some free strings (sent to me) and some other swag/gear. Since they have a 45-day return policy, I am inclined to see if I bond with this thing, she is sounding amazing after setup and new strings. To the point above, if I like the sound and feel of this guitar after playing, I worry I might get something that doesn't sound good to me.

Hey All, Been playing only about 6 months but have fallen in the deep end and in love with playing guitar! The SJ-200 has always been on my radar even before playing (Oasis, The King, etc.). I just couldn't hold off any longer so I ordered a new one from GC and was so excited! However when I got it, it obviously was a long-term wall hanger, it was built in late 2019 and other than plenty of swirls and one deeper scratch on the back, condition wise would be excellent/very good on Reverb. The only other area that showed some abuse was there is an indent on the headstock from what appears to be a tuner left on for a VERY VERY long time. I called up GC and they gave me a 20% discount on this one or a 10% discount on a new one that wouldn't be delivered until July. I am inclined to keep this one and start making music! It took a lot to work up to getting this mentally given all the other guitars I have bought in my early journey and I normally am pretty anal about my expensive items/collectables, but I also know what it will look like 6 months from now after playing it for hours a day :). What would you do? Would it bother you or take the deal and run on one of the hardest to find guitars right now? My only real concern is if the headstock imprint a symptom of poor storage (humidity, etc?).