Advice for first Gibson

[mdjohnson1]

Newbie here. 

I'm an "okay" guitar player that's had multiple guitars and played sporadically for decades.   Most of the guitars have been low-to-mid range guitars ... and no Gibsons.  Mostly because I'm a cheapskate.  

Now, I am earning a good income and got approval from the "boss" to buy my dream guitar for around $3k USD.  I've always wanted a Gibson 335.   I know I could go with an Epi for less, and my cheapskate-ed-ness is not going to get the best of me and I'll get a Gibson.

So, the question for the experts here ... used or new?  I'm concerned that a used 335 could be a fake, but with some effort, a few dollars can be saved on older models that could have a scratch or two (I'm okay with some wear).  Any pros/cons to consider?  Any advice for my first Gibson?

 

Thanks!!

[SteveFord]

If you're going used I'd do my shopping on Reverb, less chance of getting hosed than eBay.

The recent ones are really good.

[kidblast]

For the money exchange between used to new these days, it's almost to the point where I'd just rather cough up the dough and go new.

Make sure it's a solid buy before going 2nd hand, you will have no warranty to fall back on if something is missed in the exchange.  not that a lot can go wrong, but anything can happen.

[Larsongs]

11 hours ago, mdjohnson1 said:

Newbie here. 

I'm an "okay" guitar player that's had multiple guitars and played sporadically for decades.   Most of the guitars have been low-to-mid range guitars ... and no Gibsons.  Mostly because I'm a cheapskate.  

Now, I am earning a good income and got approval from the "boss" to buy my dream guitar for around $3k USD.  I've always wanted a Gibson 335.   I know I could go with an Epi for less, and my cheapskate-ed-ness is not going to get the best of me and I'll get a Gibson.

So, the question for the experts here ... used or new?  I'm concerned that a used 335 could be a fake, but with some effort, a few dollars can be saved on older models that could have a scratch or two (I'm okay with some wear).  Any pros/cons to consider?  Any advice for my first Gibson?

 

Thanks!!

 

11 hours ago, mdjohnson1 said:

Newbie here. 

I'm an "okay" guitar player that's had multiple guitars and played sporadically for decades.   Most of the guitars have been low-to-mid range guitars ... and no Gibsons.  Mostly because I'm a cheapskate.  

Now, I am earning a good income and got approval from the "boss" to buy my dream guitar for around $3k USD.  I've always wanted a Gibson 335.   I know I could go with an Epi for less, and my cheapskate-ed-ness is not going to get the best of me and I'll get a Gibson.

So, the question for the experts here ... used or new?  I'm concerned that a used 335 could be a fake, but with some effort, a few dollars can be saved on older models that could have a scratch or two (I'm okay with some wear).  Any pros/cons to consider?  Any advice for my first Gibson?

 

Thanks!!

New come with Lifetime Warranty.. Which for me has come in handy on 2 Guitars over the years...

Right now in the current market some knuckleheads are asking more for Used Guitars than they can be bought for New! It’s a Sellers market.. 

I got a 20% off Coupon from Musiciansfriend recently & ordered a new USA Epiphone Casino but they would’ve done the same deal on a new Gibson Goldtop Les Paul...

[SteveFord]

I just looked on Reverb, these people are crazy.

Forget what I said, listen to Larsongs and kidblast.

[kidblast]

On 6/2/2021 at 5:41 AM, SteveFord said:

I just looked on Reverb, these people are crazy.

Forget what I said, listen to Larsongs and kidblast.

I know!  it's insane...  on the other hand,  if you're trying to sell something...  now is a good time apparently.

[Sgt. Pepper]

I think the 335 are the best electric guitars Gibson ever made. I had one and a BB King too.

[jvi]

Id say , if used, find a reputable non chain store dealer, ie gruhn  or 12th fret  in Canada  or ......  ....same with new.