Rhythm Man Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I played on an Alpine White Les Paul Studio at a shop whilst on holiday. Decided that I would order one when I returned home. I placed my order online with the shop I played it in. They have since got back to me to tell me that it will not be available till the middle of August! I have looked elsewhere but everyone tells me the same thing. Has this got something to do with Gibson changing their distribution network in the UK or what? It is most annoying. Do Gibson hold stock of their entire range? Please enlighten me. I should mention that I placed the order in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleSixx Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Some of the older posts explain how Gibson does guitars in batches. I think it was dependant on color, model etc. Patience is the key, but that's easy for me to say I'm not waiting. I think when it's all said and done you'll be happy. Hang in there, you're just frustrated now, hopefully soon you'll have your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I had EXACTLY the same problem getting hold of my BFG. Tried every place I could think of in the UK, but no luck. Then I found Coda Music in Stevenage, and they are absolutely 1st class. They had 2 in stock, and I ordered one at 4pm in the afternoon and they had it to me by 11am the next morning. Give them a try..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Gibson likes to play this game. They like to keep you in the dark as to when a particular model will be available. I wanted a ED 1275...I was told from 3 months to a year. Horse-poop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash94 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Just hang in there man. You have two options 1) wait it out and go with the idea that the longer you wait the better it will be 2) do something about it. find independent dealers and see if they have any. Someone is bound to have one. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 I think i'll just have to be patient. I know it will be worth it in the end. It's just really infuriating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekenny Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I heard somewhere that white finishes are hard to get because they stop all production to clean the spraying equipment and for three days strait only make white guitars, then they clean the stuff again and go back to regular production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esch Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You don't think they have to clean everything for other colors and models though just as much as they would for white? If not, that would be odd. Anyway your patience will be rewarded, all good things come to those who wait, blah blah blah... It sucks though. When I ordered my gold top I had it in a week and I thought that was tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Some of the older posts explain how Gibson does guitars in batches. I heard the same thing. Your dealer probably called and Gibson said: Batches! We have no batches! We don't need no stinkin' batches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Batches! We have no batches! We don't need no stinkin' batches! "Give me all your Lesters or I'll burn your bloody factory down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Do Gibson hold stock of their entire range? No. I'll tell you how I understand it to work' date=' anybody correct me if I'm wrong. Production starts and stops according to demand. Big retail chains order huge numbers of guitars in blocks, Gibson has to meet those orders while fitting all the regular stuff in. If there's no demand for a certain guitar because warehouses and retailers have plenty on the shelf, Gibson will stop producing them. After awhile, the stock sells out but the demand is slow to return so Gibson sits on their hands until a slot opens up and demand warrants dedicating another run to them. I should mention that I placed the order in May. It took 8 months to get my Custom Shop EDS-1275, and over two years for my PRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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