LefthandJoe Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I recently got my ES 335 Fat Neck from 2010. I was surprised that the only things In the case (besides the guitar ;-) were the little black folder with the serial number and a printed folder with the warranty. Oh, and a little bag with silica gel. Nothing else, no sticker no little dangly labels of any kind, nothing. Is this how they get shipped from Gibson or did the dealer sell me a returned guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 . I think it should've came with a Custom Shop hardshell case and that little black folder should be the certificate of authenticity. It also should've had a final inspection checklist. Gibson used to throw in a truss rod wrench, a pick, a manual and sometimes a sticker - but these days they're cutting costs. The dangly labels are usually from the retailer. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They're pretty stingy aren't they? My '09 335 came with the COA in the black folder and the checklist, and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburst PB Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I will let you know in a week. The Memphis Custom Shop just shipped my new guitar to the dealer and I should get it from them next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g6120 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Last year talked to a Gibson rep and was told they dont ship guitars from the factory any longer with truss rod tools or case candy so those days are no longer . Certificates and custom shop booklets, check list yes but that is it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBdotcom Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Same here I bought a new 335, and only got the COA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Umm. I think we need to see a picture of this 335 Fat Neck of which you speak. At least I do. That's the one guitar I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LefthandJoe Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Picture coming up, i am currently on holiday (picked the guitar up on the way to Austria)so a slightly crummy iPhone picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampash Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mine is a 2009 and only came with the little black folder and the warranty/checklist, and the case of course. I have to say, Gibson are pretty stingy in the case candy department. All of the American made fenders that I've bought new have come with straps, quality guitar cables, owners manual and a Fender sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburst PB Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I just got the ES-355 I had built by the Memphis Custom Shop and just like Lefthand Joe, the only things in the case were the COA, warranty folder, case key and packet of silica gel. I didn't realize that the cases no longer have the shroud like the old ones did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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