pfox14 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/110851218730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Saw this on eBay. Looks like an acoustic guitar kit from Gibson. Never seen one. Anyone know anything about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Looks like something someone snuck out the back door when it was meant to be destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffchris Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Looks like something someone snuck out the back door when it was meant to be destroyed. That's what i thought, lol. Some workers took home his monthly bonus. Is it as stated or is it one of them Chinese knock offs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 That's what i thought, lol. Some workers took home his monthly bonus. Is it as stated or is it one of them Chinese knock offs? haha , whats that johnny cash song where the guy steals a car peice by peice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hilarious, the parts are not even for the same model...... I'll add 'very best of luck' to the eventual buyer, looks like they'll be getting a $300 lesson in 'if I could turn back time'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am real tempted to buy this sucker. Just don't know if it's a fake or not. Gibson never sold guitar kits that I know of. Not their style. Listing says parts came from a garage sale in Bozeman and are factory 2nd parts. Very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am real tempted to buy this sucker. Just don't know if it's a fake or not. Gibson never sold guitar kits that I know of. Not their style. Listing says parts came from a garage sale in Bozeman and are factory 2nd parts. Very interesting Paul, it would take someone like you to turn these into a proper guitar. Who knows? You might end up with something nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Oh My... Is there a bulgarian worker in Bozeman? I think there is! Yes I agree that the first in mind could be "grab me" I am so good to buy, but then... Gibson should be severe quality controll and no "back door delivery"... Shame is what I see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 If I did buy it and complete the guitar - what would I call it? Looks kinda like a Songwriter or SW Deluxe with all the abalone trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 If I did buy it and complete the guitar - what would I call it? Looks kinda like a Songwriter or SW Deluxe with all the abalone trim. A Gibson Pfox-14! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 If I did buy it and complete the guitar - what would I call it? Looks kinda like a Songwriter or SW Deluxe with all the abalone trim. Well, buy it and call it "My backdoor GibSUN" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 There was a complete HD-28 kit for sale some weeks ago (fine to see the braces from another angle). Must be tempting for a person who wants to add a personal touch and an empty handed luthier. The guy behind the Gibson kit has a lot of loose stuff and has featured a variety of things for a longer period. It was from him I bought my 25,5 Gibson neck - which btw only is on it's way to the luthier due to the fact that I wanted the right new nut first. Got that yesterday and soon we'll be moving. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 A well-built and finished guitar is a lot of work. Last year, I had a local repairman I've known for years build me a guitar from a StewMac kit. It is basically a vintage D-18 clone, and I had him make a few tweaks. It came out beautifully and has killer sound. But even for a guy who has all the right tools and finishing equipment, it was a lot of work. If you go to StewMac's website and look up their kits, you can actually download and read the instruction/assembly manual. If you're looking to kill some time, go check it out. It is quite educational. I've never looked at a guitar the same since, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Last year, I had a local repairman I've known for years build me a guitar from a StewMac kit. It is basically a vintage D-18 clone, and I had him make a few tweaks. It came out beautifully and has killer sound. I remember you talking about this. Do you have any pictures or sounds to post dhanners ? Not least the tweaks made me curious - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 There are certainly a lot of kits available that mimic the Martin dreads. StewMac probably sells the most. I have never built a guitar from a kit, only from scratch, so I think I'm up to the task. Now, if I can just get the Gibson parts for a decent price, I'll be all set. I did notice that the seller seems to have other parts that came from the Bozeman factory. I wonder if they really are "walking out the backdoor" or does Gibson allow their employees to buy up 2nds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Sold for $827!!! A lot more than I was willing to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 A well-built and finished guitar is a lot of work. Last year, I had a local repairman I've known for years build me a guitar from a StewMac kit. It is basically a vintage D-18 clone, and I had him make a few tweaks. It came out beautifully and has killer sound. But even for a guy who has all the right tools and finishing equipment, it was a lot of work. If you go to StewMac's website and look up their kits, you can actually download and read the instruction/assembly manual. If you're looking to kill some time, go check it out. It is quite educational. I've never looked at a guitar the same since, that's for sure. I thought my elderly father might build me a guitar kit from Stewmac. He has built boats, trailers, furniture over the years and has quite a few tools. He lives in a different state than me, so I bought him a couple of the Stewmac dvd's trying to get him interested - also lent him the Clapton Guitar book about Wayne Henderson and some others. I sent him the link to Stewmac's Dan Erlewine online tips. I tried my best, but no dice - he thought it all looked a bit tricky! I offered to get him the ' fiddle starter kit', but no good. Guess I shall have to keep buying guitars that are made already! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 haha , whats that johnny cash song where the guy steals a car peice by peice ? That would be...One Piece at a Time...by the Late,Great, Man-in-Black.. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponty Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Looks interesting. Surprised that someone would shell out over $800 for it. Still a long way until playing it. Notice the label? Its a 1994 centenary label. SN 1997. An interesting mix of parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 I wonder if a forum member got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I am real tempted to buy this sucker. Just don't know if it's a fake or not. Gibson never sold guitar kits that I know of. Not their style. Listing says parts came from a garage sale in Bozeman and are factory 2nd parts. Very interesting Interesting indeed...You're correct, Gibson does not sell acoustic guitar kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Interesting indeed...You're correct, Gibson does not sell acoustic guitar kits. Thanks for clarifying that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 dupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Interesting indeed...You're correct, Gibson does not sell acoustic guitar kits. I would suspect someone at Bozeman is in B-I-G trouble. They may be able to narrow down the list of 'usual suspects' by the lettering on the end of the neck. Probably that feller with the big lunch box who drives that 'Psycobilly Cadillac." Wonder if the winning bidder is the production manager. I 'spect he will be going to pick it up in person to save shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 be funny if it was ren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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