enduroexpert Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I had a bad experience with an airline back in the 80s but i checked my guitar in its regular case with no extra protection . I would think the original carton with extra packing material would get it to you . Surely your dealer should be doing everything to get it to you safely as well . Ive been to Lancashire' date=' my mother is from Reading, Berks .[/quote']Where you get to in Lancashire..........? Lovely part of the world it is....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry2001 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Lancaster & Blackpool . We will back in the UK in early 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enduroexpert Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Lancaster & Blackpool . We will back in the UK in early 2009Lancaster is really nice and your getting up into the Lake District which is fantastic, did you get up to The Lakes.....? As for "Blackpool".......classy...?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyT Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Why so much talk about how to ship the guitar? If you really cared, you'd get another ticket and have it sit in the seat beside you. You'd think I'd be happy to hear people are starting to receive their guitars. But I'm not. I just put my fist through some drywall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry2001 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Lancaster is really nice and your getting up into the Lake District which is fantastic' date=' did you get up to The Lakes.....? As for "Blackpool".......classy...??????[/quote'] Ive been through the lake district . Cockermouth, Keswick, Windermere . Spent a few days up there . very nice indeed . Had some nice real ales up there as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 You'd think I'd be happy to hear people are starting to receive their guitars. But I'm not. I just put my fist through some drywall. I'm with you. I ordered mine back in January from a mom and pop gibson dealer near me. Since they only ordered one of them I will more then likey get the last one sometime in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdick2112 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 My God, its the most beautiful thing I've ever seen or heard... I can't believe I own one after all these years of dreaming about it! This guitar puts all my others (including my '83 Moderne) to shame! Enduroexpert and Differentstrings89 - your guitars are in and waiting for you, and the folks at Wildwood said to say "Hi". I'm so happy Gibson added the engraved "ALEX LIFESON" truss rod cover - it really completes the whole package. To all those still waiting for theirs, I feel for you, but take comfort in knowing that you will NOT be dissapointed when it arrives. Admin - please pass along my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. Lifeson and the fine artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop - the finest craftsmen in the world! Thank you, Richard W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyT Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks for the update. What serial # did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdick2112 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Mine is AL-073 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 For God's sake, someone post some pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wondo Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Ah, you guys are funny. I have not been here in a while. I spend most of my time over at the Les Paul Forum. When last I posted on this guitar, I included pics from NAMM and had some concern over the trem arm size. I had not realized so much was going on here. I have to wait for mine, since mine is from a dealer other than the big GC monopoly. I should have mine within a couple of weeks. I will proudly post some pics (in front of my Lifeson Sig. Triamp of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyT Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Stop laughing at our misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enduroexpert Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 My God' date=' its the most beautiful thing I've ever seen or heard... I can't believe I own one after all these years of dreaming about it! This guitar puts all my others (including my '83 Moderne) to shame! Enduroexpert and Differentstrings89 - your guitars are in and waiting for you, and the folks at Wildwood said to say "Hi". I'm so happy Gibson added the engraved "ALEX LIFESON" truss rod cover - it really completes the whole package. To all those still waiting for theirs, I feel for you, but take comfort in knowing that you will NOT be dissapointed when it arrives. Admin - please pass along my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. Lifeson and the fine artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop - the finest craftsmen in the world! Thank you, Richard W.[/quote']Nice one mate....the flights, accommodation, gig tickets & truck rental are all happening tomorrow........ Are you going to get some photos up for us....? How I'm going to get any work done over the next 4 weeks is beyond me..........I could have it in the post in a weeks time maybe....????? ..... but that would just spoil all the fun plus I'd not get to meet you fellas for a beer. The trip was nearly postponed this afternoon as the mate I'm coming over with had to go to Valencia that week working but he somehow managed to shift a whole catalogue photo shoot to an alternative date just to get out for the gig.....I'm glad my friends realise whats important in life..........FUN NOT WORK....!!!!!! Once travel arrangements are sorted I'll get my email to you and differentstrings89 so we can sort going for a pint out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean ghannam Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 ok, then here are some pics of the white 355....wahahahaahah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitball Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Great pics, Sean! I'm still in awe that you found your stock white 355. I have to say that, although I generally prefer Gibsons with the pickguard on, I make an exception for white 355s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoarain Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Ok Hope this works this is some photos of my AL ES355 I recieved on Tuesday....pardon the amateur photography the pictures dont capture the true beauty of this baby. Below is a link to photos since I cant figure out how to embed them..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26174621@N07/?saved=1 Aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilmusician Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Ok Hope this works this is some photos of my AL ES355 I recieved on Tuesday....pardon the amateur photography the pictures dont capture the true beauty of this baby. Below is a link to photos since I cant figure out how to embed them..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26174621@N07/?saved=1 Aloha Ohhhhhhhhhhh man thats gorgeous! I can't wait to get mine cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enduroexpert Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Ok Hope this works this is some photos of my AL ES355 I recieved on Tuesday....pardon the amateur photography the pictures dont capture the true beauty of this baby. Below is a link to photos since I cant figure out how to embed them..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26174621@N07/?saved=1 Aloha Droooooooooooooooooool...............5 weeks to go....!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is f@ckin' gorgeous, oh my good lord, I can't wait...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry2001 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I noticed that the custom shop went back to their old logo on the back of the headstock for this model . Wonder why that is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick_2112 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I just found this forum and read all your replies. I got mine yesterday and in line with you other guys who got theirs, I have to say this guitar is freakin' beautifiul! I also bought mine through MF and wound up with AL 024. The wait was well worth it. It is so beautiful just to look at I had to pause to admire it before taking it out of the case (which is really nice as well). I have a small collection of guitars and I gotta say, the level of fit, finish and workmanship is top drawer on this one. This is now the star of my collection. First order of business is to cover YYZ on it. A worthy initiation I think. Awesome work of art this guitar is. Saw RUSH a couple weeks ago in Orlando. Better than ever. Missed La Villa though. Maybe next tour. The ES was played. The playability and tones from this guitar are perferct. Just like the appearance fit and finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for sharing photos of your guitar .....AWESOME !! and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks, manoarain! You rock. Now I don't know if seeing those pics eases the pain of the wait or makes it worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRob8 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 GORGEOUS guitar! Does it ship with the trem arm detached? I haven't seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean ghannam Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 looks very nice!!..still can't believe Gibson actually did this..really looking forward to getting mine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdick2112 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've noticed that none have popped up on Ebay yet - I hope it stays that way. I would like to see each & every one wind up in the hands of a Lifeson fan who has been dreaming of owning one like we have. I have been playing mine since I woke up this morning & I cant seem to set it down - what a machine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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