RamblinJack Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Sorry I started a new thread! I recently purchased one from the Everly website after my cart emptied on the Gibson site and it was classed as out of stock. The Gibson site claims only 30 would be made. I received the guitar within 48hrs and it had the worst finish to any new guitar I've ever seen. There is nothing on the the label or the certificates that show anything about it being limited to 30, and the Everly website makes no reference to that claim either. I noticed the cases have also been cheapened, dull pink interior, crappy buckles and the 'leather' handle is like a dog chew compared to Gibson USA cases in the 1990's. What a shame. I'm shocked it got through Gibson QA/QC. I have three custom shops - J200-TV 1958, J-180EB and J160e1961. All from 2010-2015 and they are beautiful. What's gone wrong at Gibson....!? It was so bad my wife and I actually think it might have been a fake, which is surely ridiculous and impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, RamblinJack said: Sorry I started a new thread! I recently purchased one from the Everly website after my cart emptied on the Gibson site and it was classed as out of stock. The Gibson site claims only 30 would be made. I received the guitar within 48hrs and it had the worst finish to any new guitar I've ever seen. There is nothing on the the label or the certificates that show anything about it being limited to 30, and the Everly website makes no reference to that claim either. I noticed the cases have also been cheapened, dull pink interior, crappy buckles and the 'leather' handle is like a dog chew compared to Gibson USA cases in the 1990's. What a shame. I'm shocked it got through Gibson QA/QC. I have three custom shops - J200-TV 1958, J-180EB and J160e1961. All from 2010-2015 and they are beautiful. What's gone wrong at Gibson....!? It was so bad my wife and I actually think it might have been a fake, which is surely ridiculous and impossible. Are you sure this of one the 30 new models. Sounds like you may have got a previous version or something else altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinJack Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I know, that's how it felt, but it was sold as if it was one of the 30. I'v no idea what went wrong, but thank goodness after some debating the Everly website folks sent me a return label and I should have my refund soon. I was so disappointed and feel sorry for the guitar, haha! I hope its just some freak thing with the paint and its not effected the entire batch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, RamblinJack said: I know, that's how it felt, but it was sold as if it was one of the 30. I'v no idea what went wrong, but thank goodness after some debating the Everly website folks sent me a return label and I should have my refund soon. I was so disappointed and feel sorry for the guitar, haha! I hope its just some freak thing with the paint and its not effected the entire batch.... That guitar will just get sold again once they get it back from you. And probably as a NEW guitar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinJack Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I'll bet it does too. Sad. Something has really changed at Gibson. Anyone have any idea as to what? Other than a decline in quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, RamblinJack said: I'll bet it does too. Sad. Something has really changed at Gibson. Anyone have any idea as to what? Other than a decline in quality. There is a new CEO as of about 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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