Alx0429 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 So sweetwater is advertising a 1964 Trini Lopez Reissue in Pelham for $5,999 (pre-order) and I haven’t seen it anywhere else buy or pass?? What do you guys think? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Trouble with pre-order is you cant try it out. It's a lot to drop on any guitar. Bu if you are familiar enough with the model (details & specs etc) and its calling to you loud enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx0429 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 I’ve played a couple of Trinis and I love them but I’m also concerned about the resale value 2-3 years down the road, not sure how many are going to be produced in that specific color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 It couldn't hurt to ask Gibson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) Unless it it a specificly designated number run Gibson won't tell you how many they are making. If it says its a run on 500 then 500, but limited in Gibson terms means they make as many as they want until they don't want to make them anymore. 6k is a lot for an ES with a Strat style neck. Edited October 2, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx0429 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 If it's a special run for Sweetwater (maybe why you haven't seen it anywhere else), Sweetwater will probably tell you how many they are having made. Also they have a 30 day return policy no questions asked, so if it's not exactly what you like when you get it, it only costs you the return shipping to get your money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayville Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Plus... Sweetwater claims to do a multi-point inspection to make sure the guitar is in good shape before they ship it to you (rather than just forward the box to you unopened) and they will set it up the way you prefer if you can communicate that to them. As others have said: if it's a guitar and color you covet at a price you can afford, I'm of the opinion, generally, that you can buy from Sweetwater with confidence - particularly given the generous "we want you to be happy" returns policy. I also think, generally, that Gibson isn't likely to be making a boatload of Trini's and shipping them all over creation. If you've always wanted one, there's a good chance (imho) that less than ten dealers will have any at all - so don't let the opportunity pass you by if it's on your wishlist. Just my two cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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