Guest farnsbarns Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ...Isn't an R6. Just picked up an R8 from GAK. I've got to give it to them, they've gone the extra mile. Very happy. Pictures and recordings to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ...Isn't an R6. Just picked up an R8 from GAK. I've got to give it to them, they've gone the extra mile. Very happy. Pictures and recordings to come. Wait ...you sent back your R6, and they sent you and R8, as a replacement??? Or, did you see the R6 replacement, and decide to get the R8, instead? Seems odd, that Gibson would replace an R6 with an R8?!! What if you only wanted an R6??? Inquiring minds, want to know! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yeah, Gibson sent a replacement R6 but there was a nasty lumpy knot in the fretboard. After some time tooing and froing with Gibson, they just decided to offer me the R8 that they had in stock because I said I liked it. Apparently they are exactly the same trade price. Very good of them to shoulder the burden of the problematic R6 and they had no obligation to let me have the R8. They could have just left me hanging on while they dealt with Gibson on it. I'm very happy. I'll take some pics after I've done the obligatory test drive. It's a lovely plain top iced tea burst, slightly more faded looking than most iced tea finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 .... I'm very happy. I'll take some pics after I've done the obligatory test drive. It's a lovely plain top iced tea burst, slightly more faded looking than most iced tea finishes. Well alright. . B) Looking forward to your review and pics. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yeah, Gibson sent a replacement R6 but there was a nasty lumpy knot in the fretboard. After some time tooing and froing with Gibson, they just decided to offer me the R8 that they had in stock because I said I liked it. Apparently they are exactly the same trade price. Very good of them to shoulder the burden of the problematic R6 and they had no obligation to let me have the R8. They could have just left me hanging on while they dealt with Gibson on it. I'm very happy. I'll take some pics after I've done the obligatory test drive. It's a lovely plain top iced tea burst, slightly more faded looking than most iced tea finishes. I'm astounded , the Gibson CS would allow (another) one, like that, out of the shop, much less send it, as a replacement, for an even more problematic CS guitar! But, I am glad your dealer, stepped up, and did the right thing! Just sorry, you had to go through all that, in the first place! :unsure: We'll be looking forward, to the R8 photos! Enjoy! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Glad the R8 turned out right! Looking forward to the snaps! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm astounded , the Gibson CS would allow (another) one, like that, out of the shop, much less send it, as a replacement, for an even more problematic CS guitar! But, I am glad your dealer, stepped up, and did the right thing! Just sorry, you had to go through all that, in the first place! :unsure: We'll be looking forward, to the R8 photos! Enjoy! CB I know, and I've always said there is no systemic QC issue at Gibson and look at the numbers etc, etc. It is hard to imagine how it happens that that piece of wood gets selected, the guitar get's finished and shipped, as a replacement. Still not evidence of a systemic problem though, but worrying. The head of Gibson UK (Ray, I think) looked at it and agreed it wasn't good. I think that was the final catalyst for GAK to just hand me an R8. All's well that ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Not a good photo but best I can do with my phone and no flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Looks sweet to me, but this whole episode once again confirms those confounding voices that criticize Gibson QC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 How does the neck compare to your R6? P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 R8s are the best! Was there anything actually wrong with that R6, or was it just aesthetics and you weren't happy with looking at a knot in the fretboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff-7 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 R = Reissue # = Which year model in the 50's it is based on. Except the R0 which is the 1960 RI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 How does the neck compare to your R6? P. Actually it's not far different. R8s are the best! Was there anything actually wrong with that R6, or was it just aesthetics and you weren't happy with looking at a knot in the fretboard? You could feel the knot when playing and it was very distracting. Can someone tell me what R6 and R8 mean? 56 reissue / 58 reissue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Not a good photo but best I can do with my phone and no flash Beautiful... Is that Ice tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yes, but not a good picture. This one shows the colour better but still not a good photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest farnsbarns Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I see what you've done, the sofa and the wall look more natural but the guitar finish has gone redder and actually it needed to loose some red. The second picture I posted is a closer likeness colour-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hey how's this? Thought I would try... She's a beaut man...i like the plain top. (I think!) WOuld love to see some high res photos of the wood grain. Reminds me of Flight959's LP...my fav ever. Edit: Jeez you lose colour when uploading to Photobucket....wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitefly Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Congrats! R8's are awesome! Love the ice tea, would be good to see the grain too if you are able to get a snap of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yaff Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Pleased it worked out for you and she looks perfect. Also nice to see some positive feedback about GAK. Haven't used them to date, but as they appear to have a great range, may look in some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock and Reel Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hey how's this? Thought I would try... She's a beaut man...i like the plain top. (I think!) WOuld love to see some high res photos of the wood grain. Reminds me of Flight959's LP...my fav ever. Edit: Jeez you lose colour when uploading to Photobucket....wow. I ran your R8 through PS auto color and sharpened it. Perhaps this is closer to the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 . Congrats again Farns. Looks like a great plaintop. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think it get it lol. Does this just go for LPs or all guitars? This naming (ie R6, R8, R0) pertains to reissues of Gibson's original run of LPs in the 50s, ending in 1960, when Gibson decided to stop making the original carved top, single cut, thick body style and replaced it in 1961 with the double cut, thinner body style (aka SG). From 61 through 63 the SG was the Gibson Les Paul model/s. In late 63 Gibson dropped the Les Paul name and just called them SG models. In 1968 Gibson decided to again produce the original carved top, single cut, thick body style Les Paul and since then they've been in continuous production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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