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Never had that issue, it's always been the case. I would start with a good wipe down with naphtha. That's safe on the nitrocellulose finish.

Is the smell in the guitar, case or both?

I currently have two of the redline cases. The one that came with the J45 Legend left with the guitar. They're okay cases, nothing special in my opinion. The latches are a little difficult to operate. I think it's just a nostalgia thing.

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The owners of the company I work for have a big spread in Fishtail Montana about 2 hours from Bozeman. They have a guest house that sleeps 16 that employees are allowed to reserve. Someday I will reserve it and make the visit to Bozeman.

I don't stand enough nowadays to worry about the strap pins, but if I need one, I have a few. IMHO, the two handiest/most comfortable positions are 3 and 4. I have one of each. I got both of them used and they came that way. The L00 with the 3 position is my favorite. Someone glued an extra block adjacent to the neck block to support it. The other one is a '52 J45

Don’t listen to Murph. He’ll have you nailing the strap to the guitar. 😊

I’ll be okay. I’ll pickup Murph on the way. As an added measure, we’ll meet Larsongs there.

Heck with Nashville! Let’s go to Bozeman. That’s where it came from.

Since this thread started, the wife and I have been taking the krill oil. From all the benefits linked to the krill oil, most benefits are based on how you feel and I'm not proud to say that I am easily convinced from advertisements. Oh, the power of suggestion. One measurable benefit is the balance of cholesterol levels of which I have a problem. Our next blood work will be in August, so we will see if there is an improvement.

Have you ever attended one of the sessions at the Ranch?

The J200EP I recently got had a lot of compound residue in the corners. No big deal. Those are great looking guitars and I'd love to play one of those. They are pricey.

Reverb sold prices in US$ for a reference. Looks like there hasn't been many sold on Reverb in the past couple years. Reverb Estimated Value Based on orders for Custom Shop EDS-1275 2004 - 2018 Cherry in Excellent Condition Estimated Price Range $4,859 - $12,087 Transaction History Date Condition Final Price August 31, 2021 Excellent $4,850 July 23, 2021 Excellent $5,000 June 8, 2021 Excellent $4,200 May 20, 2021 Excellent $5,850 April 19, 2021 Excellent $4,499 April 12, 2021 Excellent $5,199 December 12, 2020 Excellent $10,000

CS52619 Not for sure but based on this, it's the 2,619th Custom Shop built in a 2005 Custom Shop regular production models CSYRRRR CS stands for "Custom Shop" Y indicates the production year RRRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of production Example: CS10845 is the 845th reg. production CS model produced in 2001. If it were a specific reissue that would have a different numbering system per below. Gibson Custom 1952-1960 Les Paul, Explorer, Flying V, and Futura reissues (since late 1992): M YRRR or MYRRRR M is the model year being reissued Y is the production year RRR(R) indicates the guitar's place production for that year. NOTE: This number includes all models for a particular reissue year - so, for example, a 1958 Reissue serial number may include '58 Reissue LP Standard and '58 Explorer production. Example: 7 5123 is the 123rd 1957 reissue model produced in 2005. 1961-1969 Firebird, Les Paul, and SG reissues (since 1997): YYRRRM Y is the production year RRR(R) indicates the guitar's place in production for that year. M is the model being reissued Reissue model codes: 1= SG Custom and Special 2= SG Standard 3= 1963 Firebird 1 4= 1964 Firebird III 5= 1965 Firebird V & VII 8= 1968 Les Paul Custom Examples: 050102 is the 10th SG Standard reissue produced in 2005. 030084 is the 8th 1964 Firebird III reissue produced in 2003. Historic ES MODELS (since 1995): (A or B)-MYRRR M is the model year being reissued Y is the production year RRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of Historic ES production for that year. Reissue model codes: 2= ES-295 3= 1963 ES-335 (block inlays) 4= ES-330 5= ES-345 9 with an "A" prefix = 1959 ES-335 (dot inlays) 9 with a "B" prefix= ES-355 Example: A-38005 is the 5th '63 ES-335 Reissue produced in 1998. Carved Top models (serial number on orange label) YDDDYRRR YY is the production year DDD is the day of the year RRR indicate the guitar's place in the sequence of carved tops made that day. NOTE - as of 2000, 1st digit will be a "2" Examples: 91418009 is the 9th carved top produced on the 141st day of 1998. 20045002 was the 2nd carved top stamped on the 4th day of 2005. Custom Shop regular production models CSYRRRR CS stands for "Custom Shop" Y indicates the production year RRRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of production Example: CS10845 is the 845th reg. production CS model produced in 2001. CS Signature Models: The list below is not an exhaustive listing but we have included many of our most popular Signature models. Please contact us at service@gibson.com should you have any questions. Ace Frehley Les Paul 1997 Limited run, numbered in sequence as "ACE xxx" Note: The discontinued Gibson USA Ace Frehley Signature Les Paul has a standard 8 digit serial number. Andy Summers ES-335 Limited edition of 50. Numbered in sequence as "AS xxxx" Dickey Betts '57 goldtop Les Paul Limited edition of 114. Numbered in sequence as "DB xxx" Dickey Betts '57 red top Les Paul Numbered in sequence as "DBR xxx" Gary Rossington Les Paul Limited edition of 250. Numbered in sequence as "GR xxx" Gary Rossington SG Limited edition of 250. Numbered in sequence as "13xxx" Jimmy Page Les Paul (3 versions) -1st 25 aged models were hand numbered 1-25 and signed by Jimmy Page, no other number is on this model. -Limited run of 150 aged models are numbered in sequence as "PAGE xxx" -Unlimited run of Custom Authentic models are numbered in sequence as "JPP xxx" Note: The discontinued Gibson USA Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul has a standard 8 digit serial number. Joe Perry Les Paul (2 models) Joe Perry Signature Les Paul from 1996 (trans black finish) - numbered in sequence as "JPxxx" Boneyard LP - Pilot Run models have an inked number and hand written "Pilot Run". The production version (no difference in spec) numbered in sequence as "BONE xxx" Note: The discontinued Gibson USA Joe Perry Signature Les Paul made has a standard 8 digit serial number. Johnny A. Numbered in sequence as "JA xxx" Pete Townshend LP Deluxe Limited run of 75, numbered in sequence as "PETE xxx" Peter Frampton Les Paul (2 models) PF LP Custom - numbered in sequence as "PF xxx" PF LP Special - numbered in sequence as "PFYxxx" Y indicates the year of production. Slash Les Paul (2 models) 1997 limited edition model, cranberry finish: numbered in sequence as "SL xxx" Regular production model introduced in 2004, also numbered in sequence as "SL xxx" Note: The discontinued Epiphone Slash Les Paul made has a standard Epiphone serial number. Tony Iommi SG Numbered in sequence as "TI xxx" Zakk Wylde Les Paul Bullseye and the rare "Rough Top" version numbered in sequence as "ZW xxx" Camo version numbered in sequence as "ZPW xxx"

My daughter's first collision was while she was away at college and 90 minutes away. Not her fault and no one was hurt but she was really shaken up. We hopped in the car and got there as quick as we could. Seems like yesterday but it was 23 years ago.

Daughters are good for that, glad she's okay. I had someone's daughter rearend me a couple months ago. I felt sorry for her because she was so shaken up.

I've been through this process on a couple issues. I have two Gibson Authorized repair shops near me. I've taken my guitar to them, they inspect and suggest repair, they sent the report to Gibson. Gibson decides to not approve, approve repair shop to do the repair or issue a RM. Both times I used the local shops, Gibson authorized them to do the repair. The only time (twice) I've received an RM was on new purchases via the dealer. Both issues were resolved. Granted, both of these RM were in the time frame where I could return the guitar for a refund. If your car is under warranty issued by the OEM, you don't take it back to them. You take it to the dealer. Make the dealer earn his markup. Gibson Repairs U.S.A., Gibson Service Centers (service-center-locator.com)

Great job!

You know we're not the brightest crayons in the box. We need visual aide. How about some outside and inside pictures of the damage? I've bought quite a few Gibson guitars in the 2007-2023 range. I did see a drop in quality in the mid teen years. I have a 2016 Nick Lucas 12 Fret Mystic Rosewood. To me, a dream guitar. I purchased one from Musicians Freind and had to return it because the bridge plate was damaged. I was negotiating one from another 5-star dealer but they looked at the bridge plate per my request and it too was damaged. I then negotiated one from CME. They ensured me they looked at it and everything was good. Apparently, they did not double check it per my request. This is what I received. When I received it and called, they were very apologetic. They asked if I wanted to return it or have it fixed. I really liked it, so I chose the fix it option. CME took control of it and got it to the factory and back to me in about 6 weeks. As mentioned by someone before, I would try to go through the place I purchased it if possible. Here's my repaired plate.

This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Any instrument that has been altered or modified in any way or upon which the serial number has been tampered with or altered. Any instrument whose warranty card has been altered or upon which false information has been given. Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or improper operation. The subjective issue of tonal characteristics. Shipping damages of any kind. Any instrument that has been subjected to extremes of humidity or temperature Normal wear and tear (i.e., worn frets, worn machine heads, worn plating, string replacement, scratched pickguards, or damages to or discoloration of the instrument finish for any reason). Any instrument that has been purchased from an unauthorized dealer, or upon which unauthorized repair or service has been performed. Any factory installed electronics after a period of one (I) year following the original date of purchase. Cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any reason. Gibson does not warranty the playability of a instrument whose "action" is lower than the standard "action" as defined in the owners manual.

You’re not reading responses correctly. You’re reading forum members opinions and nothing else. We do not represent Gibson or set their policies. If you do not want to hear others opinions, I suggest you do not join in on forums, but I do see you have no problems expressing your personal opinions which I can appreciate without adding a snide misspelled response. I feel for the OP and would probably exhaust all options.

I had the same reasoning and used to think identical to you until I got my first J200. It was in a room with 20 other guitars. I immediately started having high string action that could not be adjusted away. Sent it back and they said it was over humidified. Gibson kept it for a few months then returned it and it was perfect but immediately moved high again. I sent it back again and they replaced it with a new. One that I never had an issue. That got me thinking so I set gages around the room and soon found out that 72 degrees and a/c did not prevent high humidity. I started looking closely at my Fender soils bodies and noticed a very slight movement in the finish at the body glue joints. Some guitars are more sensitive than others. Usually aging makes them less sensitive. I now keep a humidifier and dehumidifier in the guitar room and keep it between 45-55.

Just my opinion, but I would not expect Gibson warranty to cover a crack 7 -1/2 years after getting it. I've sent three guitars back for warranty work all within a few months of buying them. Even Martin quit their lifetime neck reset policy.

You need a big old carved top archtop to project that sound. If you were close enough, I would loan you one. Grab you a ToneWood amp for the weekend.

I think I miss the Legend more than the TV