Brucebubs 104 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Well, exactly 260 days from order to delivery to store. 2020 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series 1957 SJ-200 Vintage Sunburst. Store is a 5 hour drive each way - planning on picking it up middle of next week. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluthdan 84 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 That’s worth ten hours of drive time ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesKing777 240 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Phew! Just when everyone had given up! I had a thought it may arrive soon - the Acoustic Centre, Melbourne just got a small shipment of the new models, probably off the same shipment? 1 Original series J45 $AU4899, 1 original series J50 $AU4899 and 1 Original series Hummingbird natural $AU6699, 1 SJ200 Standard $AU9299. Where do you have to pick it up? Can't they deliver it and save you driving? BluesKing777. Edited October 23, 2020 by BluesKing777 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissouriPicker 388 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Truly awesome! You will be very satisfied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brucebubs 104 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, BluesKing777 said: Phew! Just when everyone had given up! I had a thought it may arrive soon - the Acoustic Centre, Melbourne just got a small shipment of the new models, probably off the same shipment? 1 Original series J45 $AU4899, 1 original series J50 $AU4899 and 1 Original series Hummingbird natural $AU6699, 1 SJ200 Standard $AU9299. Where do you have to pick it up? Can't they deliver it and save you driving? BluesKing777. I'm in Eden on the far South coast NSW and guitar is in Nowra - sure they could courier it down to me but I preferred to see it 1st hand before handing over the $ balance! Could have chosen a closer Canberra dealer but border closures might have left it stranded it it turned up earlier. They did knock a little off the price for picking it up at store when I ordered it. The courier itself isn't expensive but they weren't prepared to send it down without insurance - which I appreciate! The store owner described it as it was like finding a 60 year old guitar in mint condition. Edited October 23, 2020 by Brucebubs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesKing777 240 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Brucebubs said: I'm in Eden on the far South coast NSW and guitar is in Nowra - sure they could courier it down to me but I preferred to see it 1st hand before handing over the $ balance! Could have chosen a closer Canberra dealer but border closures might have left it stranded it it turned up earlier. They did knock a little off the price for picking it up at store when I ordered it. The courier itself isn't expensive but they weren't prepared to send it down without insurance - which I appreciate! The store owner described it as it was like finding a 60 year old guitar in mint condition. Fabulous part of the country to drive through! Depending on which wheels you have..... BluesKing777. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobouz 225 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Wonderful that it came! That five hour drive will fly by with anticipation, and the drive home will be even better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 144 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Long time comin', that one. You were hanging your hopes on a late October arrival, and now it looks like it will soon be in your hands, congrats. Having gone from the Epiphone version of this model first, to the SJ-200, I can say you're really in for a treat. Was there a US dealer in the shipping chain that might've packed the guitar with plastic shipping bubbles? I've never seen one come from Bozeman like that (?). Enjoy the anticipation- keep expectations low, and you'll be (more than) pleasantly surprised. Can't wait to hear your report once the two of you are home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-minor7 221 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Woww, what a stunner. Actually my favorite version of the big Jumbo - though max would include borderline-guard. Look forward to hear more about this beauty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brucebubs 104 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, 62burst said: Long time comin', that one. You were hanging your hopes on a late October arrival, and now it looks like it will soon be in your hands, congrats. Having gone from the Epiphone version of this model first, to the SJ-200, I can say you're really in for a treat. Was there a US dealer in the shipping chain that might've packed the guitar with plastic shipping bubbles? I've never seen one come from Bozeman like that (?). Enjoy the anticipation- keep expectations low, and you'll be (more than) pleasantly surprised. Can't wait to hear your report once the two of you are home. Guitar was sent to Australia in a shipment straight from Gibson USA - no dealer. Might be the Australian distributor unpacked the guitar and checked it before forwarding it on to the dealer here? Edited October 23, 2020 by Brucebubs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seagull 26 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Nice! If it sounds anything like it looks you got a lifer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,365 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Good Golly Miss Molly!!! That is gorgeous!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Paul 19 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 That's the nicest looking top I've seen on any of these! Very excited for you! However, waiting until "the middle of next week" is not acceptable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olie 7 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Great news! Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfish 7 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 That's a beauty, the dark grain lines accent the burst. Perfect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 904 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Brucebubs said: Well, exactly 260 days from order to delivery to store. 2020 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series 1957 SJ-200 Vintage Sunburst. Store is a 5 hour drive each way - planning on picking it up middle of next week. Das Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuestionMark 131 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Beautiful guitar! QM aka "Jazzman" Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul14 62 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Congratulations on a wonderful guitar. You got a good un. That will be an awesome addition to the Epiphone. You did good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 904 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 9 hours ago, bobouz said: Wonderful that it came! That five hour drive will fly by with anticipation, and the drive home will be even better! The drive home will be 4 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,365 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 He is a man with a plan!! 5 hours there, and I say 3.5 back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twang Gang 416 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Sweet, congratulations. Not sure I could wait until next week after waiting so long to begin with. It's a beauty and if my recent experience with a H'Bird from Bozeman is any indication it will be perfect in every way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoSoxBiker 69 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Awesome! Waiting till mid-week to go get it - that's some real strength. I'm looking forward to the reports. 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brucebubs 104 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Thanks everyone for the wonderful replies - this is my first Gibson - reckon I've been wanting one for about ... um ,.. 50 years now so a few days more won't hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oswald 3 Report post Posted October 24, 2020 Finally it arrived, a long waiting, congratulations! Wish you a very safe trip, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-1854Me 31 Report post Posted October 24, 2020 Wow, that is a beauty, Bruce! Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
