jfletcher67 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 If you look closely enough on the upper waist of the guitar you'll see a roughly inch long area where the binding shows a flaw. Hopefully I didn't downsize the photo too much. Shoddy finishing work? Tell tale sign of a bigger issue coming? Or shut up and play yer guitar? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The latter. Very Nice Lester! Congrats! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 . That wouldn't bother me. Love the subtle flame on that, and a very nice gradient on the burst too. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Can't see anything I'd regard as flaw. Enjoy your nice LP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Are you talking about what looks (to me, at that distance/angle) like the binding not being scraped clean, up to the body, in a couple places? IF so, any decent Luthier, should be able to correct that, for you. Although, granted, for the price Gibson is asking, you should never have to deal with that kind of thing, in the first place. So, it will just depend on what you're willing to live with. It won't effect tone or playability, obviously. So...?? If you love the guitar, in all other ways, just have a good luthier scrape the binding. Or, send it back to Gibson, and let them do it! You'd probably have to wait awhile, as their turnaround times, can be a bit lengthy. Cheers, and good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Play that thang white boy 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcoats1976 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 i dont see a flaw,nice top though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Well, I have to tell it like it is. ALL FLAWS BOTHER ME and I most always can't hide from it. Thing is, I have to be able to see the flaw for it to matter to me though. I can't see anything maybe w/o being in person and a fine tooth comb inspection. Looks good from my computer monitor but I believe you can see one. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I can't see any flaws on that; I think that the slithers next to the binding which look like issues are light reflections on the edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I cant see the flaw at all. Its unlikely that anyone who doesnt handle it up close will either. So as long as you dont let it bug you personally, its ok. When you start using globs of glue in place of a missing switch tip, and gaffer tape to keep the wiring from spilling out because you've mislaid panel screws, you'll be a guitar slob like me. Until that day, enjoy that very juicy LP. It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs orange widow Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I hate flaws!!! I'm a perfectionist and any flaw chews at me haha.. I highly doubt there will be future problems from what I can see.. Piss an moan all you want about it, the way I see it you bought a guitar that has flaws an it shouldn't for the price of them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I don't know where your talking about and I can't see anything...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfletcher67 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I don't know where your talking about and I can't see anything...... Well I was going to post pics of the flaw once I got the guitar but now I'll never get the chance to. They sent me a different one instead... No flaws...a bit flamier than I'd normally care for but I'll take it! I just posted it under a NGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I couldn't see anything in that picture either. But you sent it back for that ( which most couldn't even see) and got a replacement. Lord help you the first time you nick or scratch it while playing. Might want to put it in a glass case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfletcher67 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 No, I never took receipt of the guitar. I thought I was buying a blem, noticed it in the photo from the online store but when it arrived today it was a different guitar. If it had been the guitar with the blemish I would have had it checked out then made my decision. As it is, all swell that ends well. And while I appreciate your prayers, I've been through the worrying over every ding and scratch thing with my J45 over the last several years. Those don't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I see nothing - enjoy her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT2 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I don't see anything but a pretty guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will I Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I've had my 78 PLD for 34 years and I gave it heck in the early years, now I baby the thing. I love every dent nick and scratch, it's mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Brightman Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I used to worry about flaws as it'd make the guitar 'imperfect' after a string of badly made Mexican Jaguars, however you get over it once you know it's there and the fact that it makes it your own, pretty much custom guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glp2012 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 It's unsightly and shameful. Send it directly to me and I will dispose of it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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