Gibson Pricing
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the LP Std review in the database has the latest (2006) list price.
lifele55
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Hey benwen, why don't you try www.orangeguitar.com Its local, and they've got quite a few Gibbys, second hand though.
lifele55
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Sellers as in online sellers? Well they can check the guitar out and show you pictures and all that but you also have to factor in shipping and hope and pray nothing goes wrong or the guitar doesn't get banged up.
This advise has been given many times, either buying guitar or gear, go down and try it before making any decisions. And $2k+ is a huge price tag to pay if you get lemons....
This advise has been given many times, either buying guitar or gear, go down and try it before making any decisions. And $2k+ is a huge price tag to pay if you get lemons....
hopeandanchor
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I've got a vintage 1985 wine red custom going for 4k if you're interested 
KennethC
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ben, I think buying a guit without seeing it and playing/hearing it is basically not so advisable. Of course, one would have to weigh the cost vs risk. So it's not just Les Pauls. Any kinda guits. Of course, Fender Jap has reputably good QC, so one would feel less worried abt making an online purchase from ishibashi for those, plus the price tag is ard 1k, so it makes parting w the cash much easier.
That's also a reason why physical guitar shops can hold higher prices on the guits. Ppl can come in and see the actual guit and try it out for themselves. Beats an online order hands down, in terms of ensuring satisfaction of purchase.
That's also a reason why physical guitar shops can hold higher prices on the guits. Ppl can come in and see the actual guit and try it out for themselves. Beats an online order hands down, in terms of ensuring satisfaction of purchase.
hopeandanchor
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I fully agree
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buying a guitar online IMO is a big risk. at that kinda money, you just have to inspect your ware before parting with cash. i'd concur what others have stated- get a guitar after you've auditioned it.
however, my latest acquisition- Edwards ELP85- was ordered without trying, simply based on the other models in store + considering the reputation of the manufacturer, i have very little doubt that what i would receive would be disappointing 8)
however, my latest acquisition- Edwards ELP85- was ordered without trying, simply based on the other models in store + considering the reputation of the manufacturer, i have very little doubt that what i would receive would be disappointing 8)
Heh I'm fully aware of the pitfalls of buying online, but I do save a LOT when doing so though. Kenneth, the price difference between buying it online (plus shipping) and buying it from you know where is about 1.5 - 2k. Seriously. Those who wish to know where I get my info from please do pm me.
Haha.. I once ordered a standard tele from japan, which turned out to be quite poorly made/set up. Sigh. Perhaps a second hand one would be in order eh? One that I can test first. Or just wait till the next end-of-year sale? hahaha
Haha.. I once ordered a standard tele from japan, which turned out to be quite poorly made/set up. Sigh. Perhaps a second hand one would be in order eh? One that I can test first. Or just wait till the next end-of-year sale? hahaha
xklusivly4u
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well....it depends. If you have played the same model or almost nearest models and you know what you are expecting, its okay to order new items online. when Gibson faded LP was selling 4k plus in Swee Lee, ishibashi was listed 2.4k SGD without shipping. Shipping to Singapore is about 150 SGD which is actually not bad and you dont need to pay Japan tax but GST is still applied tho.
AgingYouth
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Ho eh ar! I also want!!!
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