ant7629 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Anyone got one of these? The reason I ask is because I ordered one in ebony for my dad and when it arrived it had very faint lines underneath the finish on the back. I would have been happy with it, but my dad wasn't so we sent it back. It came from Thomann who were great about sending another. However, the replacement has arrived with the same lines on the back. It looks like the body is in three pieces, with a centre block running straight down the middle. Are the customs built differently for the bigsby fitted ones? I would be post some pics, but I am having a hard time trying to get them to show up on the camera! Any help would be appreciated because I really don't want to be sending another guitar back to Germany if this is how they all are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Could it be that with a dark finish, they use less-attractive wood underneath and they laminate multiple pieces to make the bodies? Is it solid black, or do you see wood grain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 It definitely looks like they have used three pieces of wood, but my Custom in ebony doesn't have these lines........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 thin finish.. lousy finish sanding.. lines show up. sometimes age will do it. temp and humidity bring 'em out. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 thin finish.. lousy finish sanding.. lines show up. sometimes age will do it. temp and humidity bring 'em out. TWANG So do you think it should be returned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well.. If it's on the back.. and I thought this was what the production run was like in general.. that I'd just get another one the same way? then I'd look at the rest of the guitar.. see how much I liked everything else about it.. Obviously, you complained and returned, but Thomman didn't bother to look at the second one. I know Sweetwater would have. They even post pics of the actual guitars they sell, not just file photos, and their sales reps will take the time to check. you got yours from germany. I assume you're in the UK then.. so sweetwater is out, I guess. Look.. that shouldn't be there. So it at least should have been sold as a second. I would call them and say.. this is not first quality, either give me a discount, or let's call this off.. and by the way.. I've got some pretty high shipping charges already so I think you should be generous with me. have an idea in mind of what you think would be fair.. stick to it. If you get no satisfaction, return the guitar, email epiphone directly and tell them the tale. I think that's what I'd do. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks. I guess its up to my Dad. Like you say, it is frustrating that they didn't check it before sending it out. In all honesty, if it was mine, I would keep it because it is a really cool looking and playing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alanhindle Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Anyone got one of these? The reason I ask is because I ordered one in ebony for my dad and when it arrived it had very faint lines underneath the finish on the back. I would have been happy with it' date=' but my dad wasn't so we sent it back.[/quote'] Is there any possibility I can adopt you as my son. Get rid of the Dad you've currently got- he's way too much trouble! I promise I won't complain about anything when you order my Gibson Les Paul for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hey I was here first. Though I admit, kept looking at his that avatar and laughing my butt off. Great movie! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 LOL! Well he seems happy with it now anyway...Plus I am pushing 30, so not sure you would be old enough for the role :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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