Laney1566 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have been offered a Gibson Lucille model in a trade and I guess I would like to know what to look out for. Any copies being made of this? the one in the trade is in good shape with normal wear on gold hardware. Any weak spots to look for....Any info would help. I am suspicious because my explorer is the guitar he wants. The value doesn't match up. Granted I have a perfect explorer and Lucille is well used, but great shape. I guess I don't understand why he would want to trade away a much higher valued guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom123 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 It does sound a bit weird, but it might just be that semi-hollows aren't really his cup of tea. Maybe he really wants an Explorer. Without seeing pics of the guitar to know if it's fake, those would just be my assumptions. Maybe ask why he's interested in an explorer (Don't talk down to it, though.. If you talk down to your guitar, he might not be as willing to part so quickly, if it's legit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Get us some pics if you can.... there is no way to know if it;s fake without em I looked it up on a website that sells fakes and found quite a few.... we need pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Here are a few It looks legit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 For this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Just found out it's a 1994 Centennial model.....oy!! Help me out guys....I'm getting giddy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've seen two types of heads The one ing the Gibson Website >CLICK< And The type on that guitar I'm not sure if the head changed per year tho.... beautiful explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Take it, and Run...before he changes his mind! (Unless you're not particularly interested in a Great "Semi?") I own a "Lucille," and it's awesome, to say the least! Never a regret, on that purchase, at all! Have you played the one you're being offered? They are nothing like an Explorer...obviously. Neck is fatter, and Lucille is ALL WOMAN...Lots of "Booty," in comparison. But, she'll take great care of you, if you get along with her! Good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Lucille is ALLWOMAN...Lots of "Booty' date='" in comparison. But, she'll take great care of you, if you get along with her! CB[/quote'] You KILL me man,........ You're the best..... Serious...... Murph...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Just check that it hasn't been dropped or damaged. I assume that you've inspected and played it! Looks good from the photos however so does the Explorer. It comes down to personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The headstock looks okay, that one on the Gibson site is a much newer redesign of the inlay graphics. You should check and see that the jacks haven't been messed with, so that it still works in mono with one cord and in stereo with two cords. Also check to see that the Varitone hasn't been disconnected. That's a high-end Gibson for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I haven't met up with the guy yet. I wanted to go into it knowing a little more about the guitar. The Explorer is mint BTW. I am a hard rocker and maybe Lucille isn't the best choice for my style, but I can use her to practice Blues. Do you think it will play the blues ok?:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I haven't met up with the guy yet. I wanted to go into it knowing a little more about the guitar.The Explorer is mint BTW. I am a hard rocker and maybe Lucille isn't the best choice for my style' date=' but I can use her to practice Blues. Do you think it will play the blues ok? [/quote'] Uhh, YEAH! She'll "blues" you, until you can't take anymore, laugh, and "blues" you some more! Seriously, "Lucille" will be a BIG change, in all factors, from your smaller, lighter, Explorer. Best play on it, awhile, before you decide....if at all possible. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Wel, thanks for all the wisdom, but the guy found a different deal...Thats ok. I just got a great Flying V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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