John P Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I had my 2005 Les Paul Standard into the Gibson shop in Nashville for some work and a pro setup. While it was there already in the shop, I was offered the opportunity to have the shop draw up a new COA for me. Since Guitar Center never gave me one when I bought it new, I jumped at the chance. The Gibson R&R Shop crew do great work, are really friendly, and were really nice to work with! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 That is the first time I have ever heard of Gibson re-issuing a COA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 While the guitar was back in Gibson's possession, it was inspected for authenticity and a COA was written up after paying a service charge. It came back with the guitar in a little black booklet with Gibson on the cover. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations. 1st time I've heard of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I read elsewhere that they have to have the guitar in their possession to reissue a COA.  Whoever posted it was really ticked about having to send a guitar in but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I haven't heard of a LP Standard having a COA. In the past they were usually reserved for custom shop guitars. Makes sense that they would want to have the guitar in their hands before issuing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 The new Standards don't come with one or at least mine didn't. They must be Chibsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) I emailed them about my "1942 J-45 Legend" not having one, and after sending in a copy of my receipt and a couple pictures/video, they made one for me and sent it out free of charge. In fact, they sent me the wrong one first, so now I have an extra one laying around for someone else's guitar lol Edited May 9, 2021 by Mr.Woody 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: I emailed them about my "1942 J-45 Legend" not having one, and after sending in a copy of my receipt and a couple pictures/video, they made one for me and sent it out free of charge. In fact, they sent me the wrong one first, so now I have an extra one laying around for someone else's guitar lol That's a surprise that they would send you one. Didn't Gibson ask you to return or destroy the wrong one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 4/21/2021 at 11:33 PM, Twang Gang said: I haven't heard of a LP Standard having a COA. In the past they were usually reserved for custom shop guitars. Makes sense that they would want to have the guitar in their hands before issuing one. Like a lot of things Gibson, there's inconsistency. I have two 2015 Gibsons. One has a COA and one does not. The COA one is Memphis built. Not only is it not custom shop, its a studio model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 It took me awhile to figure out what you guys were talking about. Courses Of Action? Coat Of Arms, maybe. Change Of Address.....? Oh yeah. Certificate Of Authenticity. Whooo boy. 😑  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 In space nobody can hear your COA. rct 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 12 hours ago, merciful-evans said: That's a surprise that they would send you one. Didn't Gibson ask you to return or destroy the wrong one? Nope, they didn't even mention it when I told them. Seems they weren't worried at all. Just wish I could find a good use for the other COAÂ display part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdecantoo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 18 hours ago, sparquelito said: Coat Of Arms, maybe. I believe my families coat of arms ties in the back!🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I only had one. It came with my BB King I bought used from MF. I included it when I traded it for my 000-28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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