smssatts Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I recently bought a J-45 Standard - Vintage Sunburst. I took off the plastic that was on the pick guard and I filled out the warranty card. How much would I be looking at if I returned the guitar at this point? I paid $2399. It's brand new except for the mentioned circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 What is wrong with it? Do you just not like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 What is the return policy of the store you bought it from? If you are within the timeframe allowed, there should be no problem. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Did you send in the Warranty Card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smssatts Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 There's nothing physically wrong with it. It sounds, looks and feels beautiful. I'm just having second thoughts about the worthiness of its price. I filled out the warranty card and took off the plastic that was on the pick guard. The return policy says 45 days, all original packaging. Subject to a $25 processing fee for the warranty card. Just want an idea of what I'll be singed for the pick guard, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 You should ask the place from which you bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I believe you have a case of buyer's remorse. We all get it from time to time. You should use every bit of the alloted return time afforded by the store to decide. Peeling off the plastic should not cost you anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 peeling the plastic is minor, but a point. the warranty card is a bigger deal. that store can't resell the instrument as new. what would you think if a store charged you full pop for a new guitar then you found the warranty card filled out? your answer is based on store policy. ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fp Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 There's nothing physically wrong with it. It sounds' date=' looks and feels beautiful. I'm just having second thoughts about the worthiness of its price. I filled out the warranty card and took off the plastic that was on the pick guard. The return policy says 45 days, all original packaging. Subject to a $25 processing fee for the warranty card. Just want an idea of what I'll be singed for the pick guard, etc.[/quote'] That is a lot to pay for a standard J 45 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverok Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I believe that's what they cost now, new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Agree with the others. It might be better to get dinged with any fees associated with returning the guitar than going through the trouble of selling it as a used instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickax Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 No doubt - if you try to sell it used, you will take a certain beating. I'd be more than happy to pay any kind of "processing fees" associated with the return. Used 45's in great condition have been selling for $1400-$1,500+ Sorry to hear you are going to return the Guitar. The 45's coming out of Bozeman these past few years have been outstanding IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 A lot of Gibsons I see in shops don't have the plastic protection on the pickguard anyway so I can't see that being a big issue. The warranty card . . . like the others said, just go to the shop and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I believe that's what they cost now' date=' new.[/quote'] That's the MAP, which is a larger percentage of list price than it used to be. (MAP is no longer the benchmark for a pretty good deal!) A pretty good deal (~30% off list) on a J-45 is about $2150. If you shop around a little, you can likely get a new one for under $1850 (~40% off list). MAP is set so that dealers can beat it and still make a tidy profit. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds111 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 you should be able to get a replacement card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 KEEP THE GUITAR. PLAY IT. ENJOY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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