Jayharr58 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I ordered a brand new Les Paul standard from guitar center. It was delivered , once unboxed I noticed it was not even close to in tune. However, they include a photo of the guitar hooked up to a tuning machine? its my first “brand new” Les Paul so maybe this is normal? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jayharr58 said: I order red a brand new Les Paul standard from guitar center. It was delivered , once unboxed I noticed it was not even close to in tune. However, they include a photo of the guitar hooked up to a tuning machine? its my first “brand new” Les Paul so maybe this is normal? Thoughts? It was shipped correctly. No guitar should be shipped with the strings in tune. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Tune er up and rip away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 22 hours ago, Jayharr58 said: I ordered a brand new Les Paul standard from guitar center. It was delivered , once unboxed I noticed it was not even close to in tune. However, they include a photo of the guitar hooked up to a tuning machine? its my first “brand new” Les Paul so maybe this is normal? Thoughts? Some de-tune the guitar as they believe the string tension is a risk factor during shipping. Not everyone buys into this of course, but at least it does no harm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the reply, after writing this I did some research and actually read about this. im trying to figure out what the picture they send of the guitar your purchasing laying on some sort of mechanical table. I assumed it had something to do with tuning but obviously I’m wrong. I’ll see if I can upload the photo. Edited November 6, 2020 by Jayharr58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 https://imgur.com/user/jayharr58 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jayharr58 said: Thanks for the reply, after writing this I did some research and actually read about this. im trying to figure out what the picture they send of the guitar your purchasing laying on some sort of mechanical table. I assumed it had something to do with tuning but obviously I’m wrong. I’ll see if I can’t upload the photo. That the guitars 'birthday' pic. The final set up/check on the bench before shipping out. Nice touch I reckon. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 @Jayharr58, nice guitar you got there! 50s Standard I gather... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 4 hours ago, merciful-evans said: That the guitars 'birthday' pic. The final set up/check on the bench before shipping out. Nice touch I reckon. Ahh! Ok . All new to me. When you order online I wasn’t able to talk to anyone with all the specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 hours ago, NighthawkChris said: @Jayharr58, nice guitar you got there! 50s Standard I gather... Thank you, yep 50s standard. 2 hours ago, NighthawkChris said: @Jayharr58, nice guitar you got there! 50s Standard I gather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 https://imgur.com/user/jayharr58 added my actual pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Oh wow she’s a beauty for sure! Cherry burst Gibsons are my absolute favorite type of finish they put together. Many years of enjoyment for you with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 That is handsome. Is that a real strap or one of the cheap For Display Purposes Only ones they usually include? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 fetchin' those lovely pics down... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 47 minutes ago, SteveFord said: That is handsome. Is that a real strap or one of the cheap For Display Purposes Only ones they usually include? Lol, I did get the cheapo one but I think the one in the picture is the upgraded soft bridle leather strap. I bought that extra. I almost didn’t buy it because of the cost, but once it arrived and I saw and felt how comfortable and nice it was I was happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Jayharr58 said: Lol, I did get the cheapo one but I think the one in the picture is the upgraded soft bridle leather strap. I bought that extra. I almost didn’t buy it because of the cost, but once it arrived and I saw and felt how comfortable and nice it was I was happy. Just remember that you want a very good strap... Don't cheapy out on this. You're trusting that that thing will hold up your expensive guitar and not have it swing around on your shoulder. Get a nice piece of leather - not that plasticy crap, leather. That's too nice of a guitar to trust it to some seat belt material POS or any other garbage $20 strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Yes, a nice guitar indeed, congratulations and enjoy it a long time to come. Hang it from one of these: https://walkerandwilliams.com/ rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) On 11/5/2020 at 8:08 AM, Jayharr58 said: I ordered a brand new Les Paul standard from guitar center. It was delivered , once unboxed I noticed it was not even close to in tune. However, they include a photo of the guitar hooked up to a tuning machine? its my first “brand new” Les Paul so maybe this is normal? Thoughts? I guess you like getting a guitar with a snapped neck. Strings are slacked when shiped. I know my ES-335 came in tune with the classic smile break. Edited November 6, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 9 hours ago, merciful-evans said: fetchin' those lovely pics down... How do you post pics? It always says I’m exceeding 0.49mb. That’s why I put the link in. Thank you for posting them. I need to learn how to do it now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 7 hours ago, rct said: Yes, a nice guitar indeed, congratulations and enjoy it a long time to come. Hang it from one of these: https://walkerandwilliams.com/ rct Wow! Those are some nice straps. Thanks for sharing that link. Will def be ordering one. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 7 hours ago, rct said: Yes, a nice guitar indeed, congratulations and enjoy it a long time to come. Hang it from one of these: https://walkerandwilliams.com/ rct Wow! Those are some nice straps. Thanks for sharing that link. Will def be ordering one. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayharr58 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 9 hours ago, NighthawkChris said: Just remember that you want a very good strap... Don't cheapy out on this. You're trusting that that thing will hold up your expensive guitar and not have it swing around on your shoulder. Get a nice piece of leather - not that plasticy crap, leather. That's too nice of a guitar to trust it to some seat belt material POS or any other garbage $20 strap. Here is the nicer one from Gibson it was 129.00 the most I have ever paid for a strap. i just saw that link for walker and Williams and those are even nicer for less $$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jayharr58 said: Here is the nicer one from Gibson it was 129.00 the most I have ever paid for a strap. i just saw that link for walker and Williams and those are even nicer for less $$ That’s really nice man! I have a Gibson one that cost me about the same. They are costly but good investment nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 12 hours ago, Jayharr58 said: How do you post pics? It always says I’m exceeding 0.49mb. That’s why I put the link in. Thank you for posting them. I need to learn how to do it now! I grabbed your pix by right clicking and selecting 'copy image location' (or words to that effect). If you open (double click) your IMGUR picture it will redisplay with links on the right hand side. I select 'direct' from the options. It will enter your copy buffer. Then in your post here just 'paste' control+v or use mouse right click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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