AtlantaWill Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I found a 1987 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in rough shape with a few anomalies: 1.No inside Label 2.The current owner said he looked up the serial number and it came up as a Chet Atkins cec 3.Some small bubbles in the finish 4.Serious corrosion on the pickups and bridge and a green patina growing there. The owner said it is where the previous owner likely left his hand while playing but I haven't seen that before. I thought it might be a second due to the finish blemishes but there was no '2' stamped on the headstock and supposedly Gibson was no longer selling seconds in 1987. I don't think it is a knock off because the guitar looks legit in shape and appointments including the correct tremolo arm and crank tuners. Additionally if it was a fake I think it would have a label to avert suspicion. The label and serial number have me most buffaloed. Any thoughts you guys have are greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Common sense really.... Pics or it's just a figment... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayyj Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I've seen Gibson gold plating go green before - the common culprit is an off-gassing celluloid pickguard, but I've no doubt some people could sweat through it. Here's a terrifying example: http://www.es-335.org/2012/09/28/plastic-explosives/ Pictures would help a lot if you can post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaWill Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 good thought. I know from the pickguard on my 1989 F-5l mandolin those old pickguards are practically radioactive. The guitar doesn't belong to me so I don't have any pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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