guitarmann199 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/1096165042.html hey all, it's been awhile so, one the guys english/typing is way off. two, its only $900 somethings gotta be up. three, Id go look up the serial number but i cant read one of the digits:-k what do you make of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Im going for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Pictures suck but it looks like the real McCoy and a real stunner too. Going by his description it sounds like he's a pretty motivated seller except for the BS about charging an extra hundred bucks for the case (he should have just built the cost of the case into his price): Gibson ES 335 price if firm you don't try to bargain w/ me " your getting a bargain because she sings" I have all the paper work case is 100 bucks extra Even for $1000 (to include the case), it looks like a good deal to me. Maybe you can find a case from an online shop for less money if you don't care about the original. I'd look anyway - if you like the guitar and agree to buy it without the case, you could use an online price as bargaining chip to get him down lower on the case. What's he going to do with a case without a guitar except try to sell it anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmann199 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 maybe its hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 It looks real but if you're unsure ask to see a pic of the sticker in the F-hole. Or, look for it when you go check out the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Looks legit to me. I can make out all numbers but one on the serial number. If it was a scam the guy would try to make the add abit more enticing. Don't exchange information with him use craigslist, meet him in a public place and pay cash if you do buy it. He says he has all paperwork so you should be safe, get a receipt of the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/1096165042.html hey all' date=' it's been awhile so, one the guys english/typing is way off. two, its only $900 somethings gotta be up. three, Id go look up the serial number but i cant read one of the digits:-k what do you make of it?[/quote'] White top but the back of the headstock is natural? Hmmm.... Every 335 I've ever seen is the same color all over, even a burst will be painted along the back of the neck too. My fear is body damage done someplace that is being concealed by paint, white is very forgiving and hides flaws well. That, or it's being hidden from the rightful owner. I dunno. Look at it VERY closely in the area of the neck joint and headstock for signs of repair. Follow the binding all the way around the body to see if it's uneven anywhere to indicate repair for a drop injury. If it checks out, the price is right. $1k (get the case for damned sure) is a great deal on a 335 if it's worth owning. Seriously, I wouldn't worry too much about it being hot. Get the serial number on a bill of sale with his name and address on it. Save every phone number you talk to him on. If the police ever show up at your house for the guitar, make sure they have all this info on the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 White top but the back of the headstock is natural?Hmmm.... Is it white' date=' or just [i']really[/i] light maple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 What looks funky on it to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 If he is local for you go see it and play it... Ask all the usual questions; Is it all original? Any issues? Damage? Looks good to me.... I wish it had come up while I was there in Febuary... I'd have jumped on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmann199 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 what looks weird to me is that its $900 for a guitar that normally sells for around 2 or 3000, there has to be some catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmann199 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 i think gibson produced white es 335s for a period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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