Remmuts Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I bought a new L-00 Standard a year ago in May 2021. Last week I noticed the finish flaked off of the fretboard side, the length of the first fret. This would be the area where neck binding would be. Then I noticed the finish was defective along the tire length of the nut! When I first got the guitar the last 5 or 6 frets along the surface of the fretboard was covered with a white substance that I just can’t remove. I thought, oh well, I can live with it, but the finish flaking off is, to me, not acceptable on a $2700.00 guitar. A well known online supplier said it is normal wear, caused by hands. That is not true, even thumb over fretting doesn’t touch that area. I was told that’s just the way it is with that type of finish. If I knew how to post photos I would. Any L-00 owners out there with newer models having this same issue? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Its not only L00 Gibsons. Most if not all have those issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Without photos it's hard to tell what you are describing. Take photos, put them on a free photo hosting site (like Imgr) then you can copy and paste them to this site. I have owned about 12 Gibson guitars since 1965, both acoustic and electric, and have never had the finish "flake off" as you say, nor have I had a white substance on the fretboard. Unless this is just trolling for some reason post some photos and maybe we can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Two words: Return It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 10:46 AM, slimt said: Its not only L00 Gibsons. Most if not all have those issues. Oh, really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: Oh, really ? Though Im sure there trying to correct the issue. Just maybe. 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, slimt said: Though Im sure there trying to correct the issue. Just maybe. 😬 I must have missed the "Recall Notice". Or was it a comment someone posted on the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum ? "Most, if not all..." sort of tops your other posts/complaints about Gibson quality. I'm sure you must have actual proof of this claim, or you wouldn't have made it.... so I won't suggest you post it. Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Gibson or any other guitar manufacturers do warranty their finish: This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 10. Cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any reason. Here is a link to the warranty page: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Support/Warranty/Gibson Edited July 1, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, fortyearspickn said: I must have missed the "Recall Notice". Or was it a comment someone posted on the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum ? "Most, if not all..." sort of tops your other posts/complaints about Gibson quality. I'm sure you must have actual proof of this claim, or you wouldn't have made it.... so I won't suggest you post it. Maybe. I have owned a few Gibson acoustic and electrics Of different models that have had clear separation at glue or butt joints. The nut, fingerboard areas the odd one at the heel. keep in mind. We only get a year up here for a warranty on new purchases. Edited July 2, 2022 by slimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 11:55 PM, Remmuts said: I bought a new L-00 Standard a year ago in May 2021. Last week I noticed the finish flaked off of the fretboard side, the length of the first fret. This would be the area where neck binding would be. Then I noticed the finish was defective along the tire length of the nut! When I first got the guitar the last 5 or 6 frets along the surface of the fretboard was covered with a white substance that I just can’t remove. I thought, oh well, I can live with it, but the finish flaking off is, to me, not acceptable on a $2700.00 guitar. A well known online supplier said it is normal wear, caused by hands. That is not true, even thumb over fretting doesn’t touch that area. I was told that’s just the way it is with that type of finish. If I knew how to post photos I would. Any L-00 owners out there with newer models having this same issue? Bill Hard to see without pics! To post photos (easily), join for free Imgur hosting site, load you photos you need to share to Imgur...again, really easy...then you will see some different ways they have to copy each photo to forums etc. I don’t think anything has flaked or fallen off my 2007 Blues King L-00.... BluesKing777. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPhx Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2019 L-00 in my home. I bought it "used" near the end of 2019, but it appeared as new. No issues at all with finish, or anything else. Pics of the OP's trouble would be a big help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remmuts Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 I’m an old man who is tech challenged. I will be visiting my son and grandsons tomorrow, they will be able to help me post pictures. I believe after seeing the photos, most would agree that there is an issue. Whether or not something gets done, I won’t hold my breathe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Remmuts said: I’m an old man who is tech challenged. I will be visiting my son and grandsons tomorrow, they will be able to help me post pictures. I believe after seeing the photos, most would agree that there is an issue. Whether or not something gets done, I won’t hold my breathe! This is a Gibson site and they do things the bestest they can, and you are not allowed to say anything negative about them even if their QA is trash and you get a lemon. Even if you have a Gibson and post pics of the horrible QA, many just stay "If that were mine I'd keep it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Rehlmann Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 This is a Gibson site and most people that come here own and like Gibson acoustic guitars, and they are allowed to say whatever problems they encounter with their guitars. Purchasers of new Gibsons have a warranty. But when you already like something, you will naturally want to discuss any and all issues, but it's probably not going to be a deal breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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