ESP-335 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've never been a fan of "relic" guitars - lots of $$$ for something that started out new but then was given the "pulled behind the pick-up truck" treatment> Saw this on eBay - what do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Gibson-ES-335-/290632959342?pt=Guitar&hash=item43ab13056e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapepper Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've never been a fan of "relic" guitars - lots of $$$ for something that started out new but then was given the "pulled behind the pick-up truck" treatment> Saw this on eBay - what do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Gibson-ES-335-/290632959342?pt=Guitar&hash=item43ab13056e i dont know anything about es 335s but Jezus, thats ugly and bad done and look at the sloppy placement of the guitar tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 . O U C H ! OMG that's horrible. They forgot to mention that little spot on the neck . . . . the worst. Here's there excuse to the question on it: "The line on the back of the neck isn't a crack or a split. This guitar has never had any cracks or chips in the neck or the body, and has never needed repaired. We are the original owners. The line is superficial, and is where the hard lacquer on the back of the neck meets the antique stain of the body. The wood is solid; it's just a transition in finishes." How about being honest - the finish is a POS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 . O U C H ! OMG that's horrible. They forgot to mention that little spot on the neck . . . . the worst. Here's there excuse to the question on it: "The line on the back of the neck isn't a crack or a split. This guitar has never had any cracks or chips in the neck or the body, and has never needed repaired. We are the original owners. The line is superficial, and is where the hard lacquer on the back of the neck meets the antique stain of the body. The wood is solid; it's just a transition in finishes." How about being honest - the finish is a POS! I would have to see this one to believe it. Nothing really rings true here in this description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP-335 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Barf - is an understatement!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheraton Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've never been a fan of "relic" guitars - lots of $$$ for something that started out new but then was given the "pulled behind the pick-up truck" treatment> Saw this on eBay - what do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Gibson-ES-335-/290632959342?pt=Guitar&hash=item43ab13056e Looks like someone tried to refinish it and stopped part way. I'd find another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP-335 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Looks like someone tried to refinish it and stopped part way. I'd find another one. Oh, I wasn't planning on buying this guitar - I just happen to come across it while looking at what other folks were trying to sell and the prices they were asking. I already have the perfect ES335 for me - my gloss ebony '86. Thanks for the good advice anyway! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've never been a fan of "relic" guitars - lots of $$$ for something that started out new but then was given the "pulled behind the pick-up truck" treatment> Saw this on eBay - what do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Gibson-ES-335-/290632959342?pt=Guitar&hash=item43ab13056e Oh my god, this is horrible. Has Gibson built this guitars in past?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Looks like it's been sand blasted or something. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 That is absolutely horrific!!!! I mean, I think I am going to lose sleep tonight due to nightmares about this thing! Definitely not a factory relic job. And I don't trust that explanation of the line on the neck one bit. As Monty Python would say, "Run away! Run away!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP-335 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 That is absolutely horrific!!!! I mean, I think I am going to lose sleep tonight due to nightmares about this thing! I've already been there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 No Way this is a Relic made by gibson or anyone who knows his job for that matter! I'm amazed about how much BS people are willing to take... there are bids on this auction... this guitar looks like it was ran over by a truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Yeah, I'll buy that after I send my bank account number to that guy in Nigeria. Edit - I tried to think up a joke about the guitar but it's so stupid that it's not funny. (That's supposed to be funny.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 And the price for this "thing" is very ridiculous. Looks like a guitar that was found in a house of mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESP-335 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 The real crime is that the auction ended with a winning bid of, get this, $1,475.00!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 . Y I K E S ! . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The real crime is that the auction ended with a winning bid of, get this, $1,475.00!!! Ha ha, the guy, who sold this guitar is a really good businessman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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