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I suspect you're right, jedzep, as it isn't all of them, just the upper 4 (so far, at least, but I figured the tension of the low E string would be strongest so I'm surprised that one didn't pull forward as well). If they fill and re-drill, do you think that will impact the tone? Like I said, I'd played a number of new J-45s over the years and this one has the best tone I'd heard, hence being extra bummed about this issue. Also, the model is out of stock (says the Gibson website) so if they did decide to replace I'm guessing I wouldn't be getting the same model (really like the chunky neck).

Thanks, Zomby. In addition to the shaft looking bent, the grommets were lifting in the back and digging into the wood in the front. It almost seems like the holes were just drilled too large so everything was loose. When I first noticed it I detuned and pushed them back down, but as soon as it was back up to tune it was the same thing (and no, I didn't put on super heavy strings or anything that might cause it). And I definitely love my Epis, but have been wanting a Gibson since I was in my early 20s (almost 50 now), so was thrilled to finally get this. Again, hope it can be fixed instead of replaced!

Thanks for the reassurance, Dave! It had been three weeks with no word until I called so I was starting to get tense. I absolutely love that guitar (first time out of the case it felt like it had been in my hands for decades) and hope they can fix instead of replace as the tone is really amazing. I've been playing old ones in various shops for years and knew I couldn't afford that, but of all the new ones I've played this one came closest to that kind of tone.

Hi folks, I've been playing for years but have never been able to afford a Gibson, so it was mostly vintage Epiphones (I do have some really great ones). Just recently got a new job where I could afford a Gibson and got a 50's J-45 (not from the actual 50s but one of the new ones modeled on that as I really like the big chunk necks). Had it for about 2 weeks and noticed the tuning peg grommets pulling up and the pegs pulling forward. I don't live near a Gibson authorized repair shop so the folks at Gibson had me send it to their shop in Nashville. Called yesterday and was told they've confirmed my diagnosis but no word on if they can repair or need to replace. Love the guitar (amazing tone) but am concerned as this seems pretty off. Am wondering if anyone else has had similar issues, and thoughts about how Gibson might handle it.