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The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« on: December 07, 2012, 12:38:29 PM »
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 12:44:22 PM »
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 01:17:53 PM »
More headshock than headstock.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2012, 01:23:10 PM »
the prices people pay for pieces of gibson guitars always astounds me. these clowns here are insane. i guess they have drunk the cool aid so there is no road back for them. :rolleyes:
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 01:27:20 PM »
Even Scott couldn't save this, and he once made a T-bird out of a splinter.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 02:10:25 PM »
Ah, but one of our number (the Hawaian bretheren) uses just such an object as his avatar, so they do have their uses... ;D
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2012, 02:31:30 PM »
it's a fake Gibson
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2012, 03:48:09 PM »
Right, it was a Gibson copy. Gonzo did have the rest of the bass and restored it.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2012, 05:59:39 AM »
Is this a special 'make it look more vintage'-kit for 20/20 owners.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2012, 09:35:35 AM »
I think it's just a Gibson option to have the headstock "pre-broken" to save the owner the inconvenience of performing the obligatory headstock break themselves.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2012, 09:56:19 AM »
Quote from: Dave W on December 07, 2012, 03:48:09 PM
Right, it was a Gibson copy. Gonzo did have the rest of the bass and restored it.

Well yeah!  He likes those headless sticks  :o
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2012, 05:04:03 PM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on December 08, 2012, 09:35:35 AM
I think it's just a Gibson option to have the headstock "pre-broken" to save the owner the inconvenience of performing the obligatory headstock break themselves.

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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2012, 05:44:33 PM »
Quote from: Pilgrim on December 08, 2012, 09:35:35 AM
I think it's just a Gibson option to have the headstock "pre-broken" to save the owner the inconvenience of performing the obligatory headstock break themselves.

LOL!   ;D
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2012, 01:02:06 AM »
been there,done that.
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Re: The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2012, 02:17:35 PM »
(shudder)
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