Deadgrateful Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ok, so my almost brand new j200 TV is already loosing significant amounts of paint from the guard. If you touch it it smears... I know that reasonable wear is expected (and adds to the character of the guitar) but, it's barely even been broken in and just looks silly. I thought Gibson was supposed to have sorted this problem by now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 hey DG, Jinder (who is on the forum a fair bit) had a similar problem, but I believe now has a J200 pickguard that is similar to the Hummingbird one, insofar as the paint is sealed. No doubt he'll be able to help you out to let you knwo where he sourced his from when he's next on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 That would be great, hopefully he'll pop his head round :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpitcher65 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have an 08 SJ-200 Modern Classic and it came with a sealed pickguard. I wonder if Gibson would replace yours with one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Why!?!?!? does this subject keep cropping up. I thought Mother Gibson had this one whupped. New Old stock maybe? It's been a year, if my recollector is working, since we've heard of "the disappearing pg graphics issue". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Deadgrateful, what is the year of your J-200TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 08 ltd ed (adi top) - It's the current version of the pickguard being used on tv models I think. At least it looks the same... Looks hand painted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'll see what I can find out. I believe they changed all of them over to the new (sealed ) designs at some point in 2008. Either way, if you are the original purchaser, it should be covered under warranty. I'd contact an authorized Gibson dealer and see about getting a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Cheers Mike, much obliged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have a 2007 SJ-200 Koa. It has the new and improved pickguard with the flowers embedded in the plastic. I played an SJ-200 TV a few weeks ago and it had the old style pickguard. I asked the salesman and he said the TV models try to replicate the early models.....meaning they have the old pickguards that will rub off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yes indeed the new SJ200 'guards are brilliant-the design is sealed in under a clear plastic layer, just like the guards on the Hummingbird Modern Classic. I may have got lucky on it because of my band's Gibson endorsement deal, but Gibson replaced the 'guard on my '03 free of charge. It looks stunning now, and I no longer have fading flower fear!! Does anyone know if the new Doves have a sealed-in 'guard or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Call Montana they will send a replacement . At least that'swhat they did for me.I was told they will replace 1 pickguard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 My 2007 SJ-200 MC also has the newer guard with the flowers underneath the surface. It's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Call Montana they will send a replacement . At least that'swhat they did for me.I was told they will replace 1 pickguard . Ooh! Ooh! Can I have the old one? I need it for a switch plate for my guit tar room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Ha, sure if they replace it and you pay shipping. Left a message with the lady in Montana today, wonder if she'll get back to me... Damn time difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I bought a J200EC without a pickguard. I'm not sure why the guitar came without a pickguard but I bought it because it played and sounded great. However before I paid for the guitar, I indicated to the store that I wanted the pickguard to be put on the guitar. Before the pickguard arrived I paid for the guitar and took it home. I then requested via email for Gibson to provide me with the proper pickguard. They requested the serial number of my guitar and then sent me a brand new pickguard. I actually ended up with two pick guards as Gibson also sent one to the store that I bought the guitar from. I obtained both pickguards at no cost to me. 'All's well that ends well' Nice pickguards!! Also the guitar looks much better with the pickguard on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Ooh! Ooh! Can I have the old one? I need it for a switch plate for my guit tar room! It's still on the guitar! I'm using the new one as a book marker, in my "Gibson's Fabulous Flat Top Guitars" book!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolf Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've had the same problem with my J-200 Limited Edition VOS (purchased 10/08). Didn't know this was a common problem. I had a '93 J-200, played nearly daily that was embossed and painted, but held up well with only minor wear. Within a week or two, the Limited Edition looked a lot more worn than my well played '93. Don't know whether I'd swap it out, because due to my playing style I get wear in only a small area. But still, on a guitar that was nearly $5k? Authenticity is appreciated to a point, but this is a little disappointing. Is it difficult to remove an old guard? I bought a new custom shop Hummingbird 12-string about two weeks ago, and it has the new style pickguard with the imbedded design. I really like it, and it looks like it'll hold up well. (I haven't bought a new guitar in many years, so this is kind of out of the ordinary for me--two nice Gibsons within a few months. Funny thing is that I wasn't in the market, but just happened upon two that I couldn't live without...!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Well I emailed Gibson USA and Europe earlier this morning and will let you know when I hear something. Hopefully they will offer a replacement and only charge me shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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