Kineman Karma Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 G'day all, Well I have good news but also a concern. The other day my ES-335 arrived at the store. After unboxing it, I noticed that the pickguard did not have the protective film and gibson sticker on it. After closely inspecting the instrument, I only found sheer beauty and no finish faults whatsoever!! I have already asked my GC contact to make enq's as to it's history prior to my purchase because as I stated, I wanted a new one straight out of the box, not a returned one then put into a box. my question is : Has this instrument been returned from another store to the warehouse prior to them sending it to my GC for my purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I have no idea if it's a return or not, but I think you could call Gibson and give them the serial no, and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 I just might do that my friend if I don't hear back from my GC. The pickguard did not have any pic scratches on it when I inspected the instrument. I wonder if GIBSON has stopped putting the plastic film over the guard from the factory these days. When I recently purchased my Les Paul 60's Tribute Gold Top, that didn't have a pickguard film on it either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The guitar would appear to have passed personal inspection So there is a school of thought which would suggest Enjoy !! V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 You can usually tell if the Gibson box has been previously opened by inspecting the staples and making sure that they are intact. If the staples don't look right or if there's tape or something on the box, then it might have been opened and resealed. If the box has already opened before you got the guitar, you should be able to tell if it was resealed at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The guitar would appear to have passed personal inspection So there is a school of thought which would suggest Enjoy !! V Yes I agree with Versatile. Being brand new out of the box doesn't guarantee a great guitar. Brand new guitars can have a range of real flaws. So if this is unblemished and you love it - why worry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 A few weeks ago, I played several new ES335s from a reputable dealer. All of them had the covering and sticker removed from the pickguard. (maybe the ship this way from the factory now?). In the end, I came home with a spectacular 2011 335 Dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat-o-steve Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 As long as the receipt shows you bought new, and the warranty card was filled out by YOU....then Gibson will warranty the guitar. So I would not worry if the axe seems flawless!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks Guy's, yeah all points taken onboard and agreed that it has to be touched by someone along the line. The finish from what I saw is flawless. I pick it up in a couple of weeks, so I will post heaps of pic's. Thanks Again. dogspart2 you are making me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 My factory new ES335 came from Musician's Friend without the platic covering or sticker on the pickguard. I know it was not a return becauase the warranty card indicated that it had been made only two weeks before I received it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpdeluxe Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 The current serial numbers have the date of manufacture encoded in them, so that's easy to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarzan55 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 My factory new ES335 came from Musician's Friend without the platic covering or sticker on the pickguard. I know it was not a return becauase the warranty card indicated that it had been made only two weeks before I received it. And Ditto that for me as well. My 339 came without covering or sticker right out of the box but mine was finished, or cleared for shipment After my order date. So, that rules out a return as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mine didn't have it either and it was so new it didn't smell like the finish was dry....and it wasn't, It still had wood shaving falling out of it and the black paint on the inside of the F hole came off on my fingers No worries I am sure its fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Well here is my brand spanking new DOTTY!! Thanks to all whom replied. It is definately not a return. Will take better photo's outside tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Part of the dealer agreement is that they inspect each guitar they sell, so the box should have been opened before you got it. They SHOULD open each box and inspect the guitar for shipping damage or problems before they sell it to avoid the customer returning it and causing a bad feeling. I would be more worried about a box that had not been opened as the dealer was not doing his job, unless you specifically requested an unopened box. As far as the plastic on the pickguard, most are shipping without it if it. We all want them new looking and not scratched or damaged and that is up to the dealer to check before the customer gets it. If you ordered from an internet or mail-order place, the box should be resealed or some places put that original box in a new box to ship it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thank you CR9 very much appreciated. Well this is the most expensive guitar purchase of my life. I was also reminded of that when my mother who knows nothing about guitars commented on viewing it saying "Is that a Custom Thingy" I laughed and said to her "What makes you say that" she replied "I can tell it is very expensive, because it looks classy".. At that moment I suddenly felt really special My wife whom was also present during the conversation just rolled her eyes and walked out of the room. Mum just giggled and said to me, "Son, that's what happens when you bring another girlfriend home" My lovely mother may not know much about guitars, but she certainly knows of my love for them. Thanks Again GIBSON!! oh; my DOTTY is brand new because when it arrived from the warehouse to the GC I told my GC not to open the box. When I picked it up the box was intact. Upon opening the case, the NITRO nearly knocked me out. Thank GOD for GIBSON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 My Blues Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nice simple rig I like it, mine is about the same You might want to invest in a better stand, the one you are using is not Nitro friendly and will ruin your finish Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nice simple rig I like it, mine is about the same You might want to invest in a better stand, the one you are using is not Nitro friendly and will ruin your finish Congrats Thank you kindly sir, yes I will definately use my nitro friendly stand in future. looks like that one is for the poly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 G'day again, here is one of my new love affairs. My brand new GIBSON ES-335 Dot thanks to the tax man.. Yeah Boi!! I wanted to record my exact very first jam with DOTTY, so please be kind we were just feeling each other out. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKkdtVdkazM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Too bad were a billion miles apart, I would like to jam with you Like your style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 KK, absolutley love it. Nice guitar, play her in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's cool man, I'm very excited just got myself 1999 Es335 dot reissue figured top cherry with a brown/pink case. Real nice condition hardly a scratch on her, i feel lucky as their hard to find in uk. I'll post a pic soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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