SNORX302 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just bought a 2016 Figured Turquoise ES second hand and upon delivery noticed that the Gibson guarantee sticker was missing. Guitar came with correct case, COA with matching serial number on the back of the headstock and even the original carboard Gibson box with SN, Model # and original store destination. Does anyone think the lack of the guarantee sticker in the body would decrease it's authenticity or value? I am not looking to part with it anytime soon, but I do want to make sure that i didn't get burnt. I'm 99% sure this is a real ES as it feels and plays similar to my others, but in this day and age, fakes are getting all to real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I would want the sticker in there. I thought about selling mine recently. Several potential buyers wanted a photo of the sticker through the F-hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Not sure they are still putting those stickers inside every guitar. I bought a 2013 L-5 and is has a sticker inside the body. Also bought a 2017 CS 356 and there is no sticker in that one. I have COAs for both, and I think that should be proof enough that it is real and genuine. I wouldn't worry about it. Â Really nice looking ES by the way - hope you enjoy it. [thumbup] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 My 2018 Memphis ES-335 has the sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 It should have the sticker. That may "devalue" it to some, but there is no real reason it should. You still have everything to authenticate/document it. Be sure to keep the box label. It also ties the serial number to the model number, and the model number has the year in it (the model year). So with the COA and box label, you're covered. Nothing close to a deal breaker for me. Especially if you have a "good one". 2016 Gibson Memphis are some of Gibson's best. Enjoy that bad boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djhblues Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) One beautiful guitar! I love the color. I was at the Memphis factory last year, and played a one- off ES335 in the same color vein as yours. It happened to be on a rack that the sales tech identified as guitars that were stained a color other than what was being offered as a standard color through Gibson Memphis. Since they would not go into production, they had reduced prices on them. I did not look to see if there was the sticker inside, but its possible that your guitar may be one of these models? At any rate, you will certainly get comments when you play that sweet thing out there. Â A beautiful piece. so enjoy it! Edited December 3, 2018 by Djhblues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNORX302 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Thank you everyone for the replies and comments. With so many guitars coming from the Orient these days, I wanted to see what you guys thought as far as having an authentic Gibson without the label. The thing sounds as good as it looks and feels. The original box with serial number and model info is probably more than enough to show this to be a real deal Gibson if I ever part with down the road, but I don't see that day coming anytime soon. Still getting used to it's overall size, but I think that'll be second nature shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Thank you everyone for the replies and comments. With so many guitars coming from the Orient these days, I wanted to see what you guys thought as far as having an authentic Gibson without the label. The thing sounds as good as it looks and feels. The original box with serial number and model info is probably more than enough to show this to be a real deal Gibson if I ever part with down the road, but I don't see that day coming anytime soon. Still getting used to it's overall size, but I think that'll be second nature shortly. Re the size, lots are opting for newer smaller models like the 339, because they obviously are more comfortable. But they do not sound like a 335. If you want a 335, you have to get a 335. Anything else is a compromise. There is a reason they still make them after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Congrats!!!! ...definitely a nice one you got there!!! I've no idea why there was no Guaranteed sticker in the f-hole. Either it fell off or somebody forgot to install it. But the sticker is a tradition for ES types. Â Well, papers do not make a Gibson. It's easier to fake the papers than the actual guitar. In fact, I believe I saw that orange sticker reproduction on EvilBay! You just hand write the SN on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Why not contact Gibson & verify it's authenticity & ask for a Sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbay5180 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I bought a DEMO ES-339 second hand without an f hole sticker. It’s an authentic guitar and I even have the Gibson aftermarket certification and warranty evaluation papers. Was anyone in this thread able to locate a sticker replacement? If so, how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG King Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Contact Gibson and say..."Hey, where's my sticker"...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 (edited) Unless Gibson were to supply it (which seems unlikely) adding any sticker in there would be falsification. Even on your own legit Gibson guitar. Perversely, doing that would defeat the object. Edited June 23 by merciful-evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 (edited) On 6/22/2023 at 10:46 PM, LG King said: Contact Gibson and say..."Hey, where's my sticker"...?! If you do your wasting your time. They wont reissue stickers or COA's. It just doesn't happen. Its been discussed here over 1000 times. Gibson has less important stuff to do, like inventing another useless serial number scheme. Edited June 24 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbay5180 Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 They sent me the sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 17 hours ago, Gbay5180 said: They sent me the sticker So Gibson sent you the sticker ? Was it properly filled in with serial no: etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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