Bob Isaac Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Has anyone bought one or had a good look at one. I got one a few days ago my mail order and the finish looks like it has been rubbed over with a mild abrasive. Light scuff marks all over the body and a matt finish. I looked at the pics of the one on Thomann web site and that appears to have the same finish. Is this correct or just poor workmanship? See all pics here and several show the marks: https://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_1952_j_185_vintage_sunburst.htm Edited July 20, 2022 by Bob Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 I have been told this is how Gibson create their vintage reissue series. All the pics online I have seen of this have the same finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) If its called the VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish, then it is supposed to look like that. I guess its was how they made them look like it was not a brank spanking new guitar. Edited July 26, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Yes so I am told. But after a few cleans with Gibson polish it does not show too much, just when the light catches it, and you need to be close. Great sounding guitar, lots of clear tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bob Isaac said: Yes so I am told. But after a few cleans with Gibson polish it does not show too much, just when the light catches it, and you need to be close. Great sounding guitar, lots of clear tones. Yep, If you polish as matte/satin finish guitar, well . . . its no longer matte/satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucebubs Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I have a Custom Shop Historic 1957 SJ-200 Vintage Sunburst I bought in 2020 - exact same finish - super thin - I believe they only give it 4 coats instead of the usual 9 coats on gloss finish guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 I have the '57 SJ200 AN on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilherme Veran Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Hi Bob isaac!! How are you?? Ohh i saw a post yours of a roy Orbison 2007 thats writen MHB inside at label.. I have one of theese too, number #93 and its written MBH too, did you find whats does it mean please?? I sent a e-mail to gibson but they dont answer yet... If it is Memphis Hand Build the guitar its different from the others?? Thank you in adavance!!! Best regards! Guilherme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 No idea. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilherme Veran Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Ok. At the COA whats its writen on your please?? MHB #XX or Roy #XX Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Isaac Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 I don't have these guitars anymore. The 2006 and 2007 issues were numbered differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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