jvi Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 in January I picked up a great j45, stellar wood and sound, then 2 months later I noticed a small cosmetic issue. I let it bug till I exchanged it for another guitar which didnt sound quite as good so off to a luthier for bone nut and saddle, picup removal too, still not the sound I needed.... so back it went, luckily I found the first guitar again and did the deal right then and there, lost 300 bucks but man its 300 well gone and this 45 aint goin no where no how ! if ya find a great one never let it go!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 A J45 in the hand is worth two in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Roy Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 A J45 in the hand is worth two in the store. I've left strict instructions that I'm to be buried with mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriv58 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 i don't mind cosmetic imperfections- they match my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Congratulations, my forum friend! You've just crossed the line from furniture buyer to musician! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Is this buyers, sellers, buyers remorse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 in January I picked up a great j45, stellar wood and sound, then 2 months later I noticed a small cosmetic issue. I let it bug till I exchanged it for another guitar which didnt sound quite as good so off to a luthier for bone nut and saddle, picup removal too, still not the sound I needed.... so back it went, luckily I found the first guitar again and did the deal right then and there, lost 300 bucks but man its 300 well gone and this 45 aint goin no where no how ! if ya find a great one never let it go!! Jim obviously there is a limit, but i will overlook a cosmetic flaw if the guitar is THE one. What was the flaw? -Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 obviously there is a limit, but i will overlook a cosmetic flaw if the guitar is THE one. What was the flaw? -Keith I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Congratulations, my forum friend! You've just crossed the line from furniture buyer to musician! HA HA , I have never heard that before but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 the flaw was seen by looking at the end of the fingerboard from the sound hole, the end of the board looked like the rosewood was perhaps split a little, a faint line seen from above for 2 frets, very insignificant I believe,if it wasnt for the battery I would never have noticed, overall my bad that somehow worked out. Dont "fret" the small stuff is my new moto -pun intended, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I don't know a great deal about cosmetic flaws. For me to notice one, it would likely have to be something major that really stands-out. or perhaps maybe if I noticed it "by chance." In all sincerity, I don't know if any of my Gibsons have cosmetic flaws......Still, I can understand people who are very concerned about potential flaws on something that is brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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