Axelorox 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) While I love Gibsons, I do not love the strong smell (vanilla-scented) that the Gibson cases have. The smell gets on the guitar and sometimes bothers me while I'm playing it. How do I get rid of this smell? Edited February 24, 2019 by Axelorox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 520 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Febreze spray, followed by a half day sitting open out in the sunshine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelDeVille 132 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 It’s not the case it’s the guitar. Vanilla is a better smell than cat pee... don’t ask me how I know.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axelorox 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 It’s not the case it’s the guitar. The smell becomes much less after the guitar has been out of the case for a day or several. And then after I leave it in the case, it's smelly again. Just the empty case alone reeks of the smell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dadgad1046 13 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 I just ordered a new Gibson just for the wonderful sweet aroma of Tone... ahhh If Gibson offered a air freshener in the "Aroma of Tone" it would be in high demand and on Back Order at every retail outlet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 733 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 They use more than one scent. My ES-339 was vanilla, the LP was different, kind of spicy. Swap it for one of my cases ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcticsg 213 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) 1551035031[/url]' post='1979601']While I love Gibsons, I do not love the strong smell (vanilla-scented) that the Gibson cases have. The smell gets on the guitar and sometimes bothers me while I'm playing it. How do I get rid of this smell? Give it to me! ;) Like others have posted, it will fade away soon enough. You can try wiping it down with Gibson polish, and let the case air out for a couple days. Personally, I try to keep that smell as long as I can, lol :D Edited March 2, 2019 by arcticsg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cody78 116 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 I always liked the smell of a new Gibson, what is not to like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FemmeParallell 110 Report post Posted May 14, 2019 I wished one of my LP smelled like vanilla, instead it smells like motor oil hahaha (i bought it used) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karloff 476 Report post Posted May 16, 2019 weed & smoky bars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SG-12 1 Report post Posted May 24, 2019 I love the vanilla smell. That and the baby picture on the workbench are what sets Gibson apart from other brands and supports its premium reputation. A definitive explanation for the vanilla smell can be found on the "everythingSG" forum, posted by "koaguilds" on Dec 8, 2016. "I worked for TKL's Cedar Creek Custom Case Shoppe here in Oilville, Virginia and I can attest it's an additive to the glue used to manufacture cases in order to mask the toxic smell of the lining adhesive. TKL in Canada is the sole provider of Gibson's cases and does the same. A lot of nice theories here but if you've ever worked for TKL you would know. Many of those cheaper Chinese cases do not mask the adhesive's smell and you can tell instantly when you open the case what it's like without said additive."http://www.everythingsg.com/threads/whats-that-heavenly-smell.31885/page-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
