ChrisF Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 For my Gibson ES 335 figured Antique Natural. I don't know the guy, but he seems very nice and I feel like trusting him. So it's not that I'm suspicious... I don't really care about the "money" here, if I trade it I don't want to resale it, I'd plan to keep it. I just want to know if this is a fair trade. The 335 is brand new, I just got it so it only got a couple of hours of playtime, but so far I'm really enjoying it and was going to keep it, and the sound is amazing. It costs 3000€ here in Europe. (https://www.thomann.de/es/gibson_es_335_figured_na_2014.htm?sid=a055ccc0c1b9e92977a964997cccd4b0) I know nothing about Reissues, it seems a nice guitar but I need you guys to throw some light on here... It's a 2007 Gibson Historic Les Paul VOS R8. It's not all stock, it's been modified: -The stock PUPs have been replaced and they are not included. I think they were BB, the currents pups are "Fralin Humbucker" (I don't know them but they must be good) -The bridge has been replaced, but the original one is included in the deal. -Same thing with the tuners, current: Gotoh, but still keep the original ones. -It had a bigsby installed and had some drilling done. The holes have been refilled but the bigsby can be reinstalled in 10 minutes and it's also included. (I'm not sure how, I think the holes were filled with plaster or something like that...) -The frets show much wear (recrown probably?) -Original case and candy What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 It's been Bigsby'd and then de-Bigsby'd? Pass. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 It's been Bigsby'd and then de-Bigsby'd? Pass. rct And I'd like to put it back on! Could you tell me why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 It's a 2007 Gibson Historic Les Paul VOS R8. It's not all stock, it's been modified: Deal Breaker for me. It's not a good year for Reissues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Too many modifications to the guitar. It's your decision, but I would also pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Dittos on the PASS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 DON'T DO IT! 1) It has been modded and this will have decreased the value significantly. If you were offered the original p/ups as well then it might have been a better deal as it cold be restored to 'stock'. But IMO still not worth it. 2) You wrote "The 335 is brand new, I just got it so it only got a couple of hours of playtime, but so far I'm really enjoying it and was going to keep it, and the sound is amazing." Because you are so happy with it you must not sell or trade it. You will not get any better feeling or result from the one on offer - and it seems to me that whoever is offering is trying to trade up. 3) PLEASE don't do this. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have the same R8 and a couple of 335s myself. I'd keep my 335s even if no mods were on the R8. Since the mods are there, it's no contest. You kind of sound like you would like to have the R8 though. Your decision, but that 335 sure looks nice to me and would be my preference no matter what. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 found a picture or two: 335s for me, and I curse the day I put the Bigsby on the black one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 found a picture or two: 335s for me, and I curse the day I put the Bigsby on the black one. Sorry, don't know why it posted twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 found a picture or two: 335s for me, and I curse the day I put the Bigsby on the black one. I would have stopped you. Friends don't let friends Bigsby. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I would have stopped you. Friends don't let friends Bigsby. rct Yes, I messed up big time. Hoping original poster hears us! * Chris, keep your new 335 and keep it stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm definetely reading you guys. I'm going to follow your advice and pass. Thank you! And I won't bigsby it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I thought you were being offered an Audi R8 when I read the post title. That would be a heck of a good trade for an ES-335! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I would clearly pass on this R8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 No brainer, no way...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Pass. Keep the natural ES335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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