R8 Peach Deal

meltedbuzzbox · August 2018

roberty said:

hyperben said:

Not everyone who found £2499 for an impulse buy guitar managed to find £20 for our annual fund raiser to keep the forum going though.

Which makes you think ...

I would’ve donated £20 without question but I know nothing about this...

There'd be no harm in having a 'donate' button somewhere on the page eg side menu in my view :-) could be quite effective when combined with a polite reminder every now and then

I think the classifieds should cost £10 to use annually. It would stop people just joining to sell shit and might mean they would contribute a bit more.

SteveF · August 2018

Yep Fifty9 said:

Well, GG have pulled it out of the bag for me
this am. 8.7lbs of washed cherry goodness on its way!

https://imgur.com/a/OJsYjjQ

got one of them coming too

Ossyrocks · August 2018

Twinfan said:

For reference, my pickups are 8.3 in the neck and 8.4 in the bridge. They sound pretty good so maybe I won't swap them after all, which makes the guitar even more of a bargain than I thought it would be...

Ooooh hot those

Twinfan · August 2018

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

Ossyrocks · August 2018

Twinfan said:

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

I like hot.

These Custombuckers are way better than the last set I had in a 2014 R0. I pulled those.

But I think I’m sticking with these.

Philly_Q · August 2018

Twinfan said:

No probs - mine is 8.0 either way!

I might switch the back cover to make it 7lb 15oz though.....

Nice weight! I might've been tempted if I'd seen that one.

chris78 · August 2018

terada said:

Right guys, from talking with Peach today it turns out that Memphis and USA lines are indeed very likely next. Expect current prices to drop.

There is going to be some bunfight over the Memphis line. Probably Gibson’s most consistent division in terms of quality and they’ve got better every year

guitars4you · August 2018

Ossyrocks said:

Twinfan said:

That Iced Tea is bloody lovely! Did you know it was going to be that flamey from Peach's pics?

I did have a suspicion, yes. It was one of the second batch, but as the one I originally bought was damaged and was never shipped, I got the pick of all the iced teas before they went on the site.

I like that ice tea as well

JerkMoans · August 2018

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

Rabs · August 2018

Twinfan said:

Yep, most old 'bursts are top 8lbs or low 9lbs.

Theres a pic here from the Gibson Custom shop.. A few years old now

https://i.imgur.com/gHqsfEn.jpg

guitars4you · August 2018

Ossyrocks said:

Twinfan said:

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

I like hot.

These Custombuckers are way better than the last set I had in a 2014 R0. I pulled those.

But I think I’m sticking with these.

looking at the size of this OP and its sales success, I wonder if the OX4 guys and Full Monty are wetting their lips at the thought of a business bonanza, or are you all sticking with stock pafs

roberty · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

Who did you buy from? Just send them a picture and see what they say. GG offered me money off the bat, unprompted. I said, loving the guitar, just one thing though etc etc

ellwood · August 2018

guitars4you said:

Ossyrocks said:

Twinfan said:

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

I like hot.

These Custombuckers are way better than the last set I had in a 2014 R0. I pulled those.

But I think I’m sticking with these.

looking at the size of this OP and its sales success, I wonder if the OX4 guys and Full Monty are wetting their lips at the thought of a business bonanza, or are you all sticking with stock pafs

The custom buckets in my R7 are some of my favourite pickups, so strongly suspect I will be leaving mine alone

Jonathanthomas83 · August 2018

Jesus, these are nice aren't they .Played one about two months ago in WG, which I loved but this just feels stunning. Very happy, bargain, IMO! Cheers to the fellas at GuitarGuitar, who seem to be getting stick...this one's perfect!

Image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zL0HQdqhdssjLXLsRuyaY14w-eL09ssxk0myfgDJIrrRNTsJq86frYavTYFidYBq8t1_AsgKvlgO3JTY2ayxwgWWSDCSRdr2hfhyhUJfg93keHGPER_n3BrKEYgKEaiXBIMmh7Wndpay8FI-FuRe7QNV6OzQh0d1zs-CSQw7PjM-aJ_ahU5Dcstzs7p4L5E9FfpsFYvipVsm6sYU41KA_L8QFDzSxhQcG2Hqcj6M86585ybhFdIDpTUkZwkDc2meScD7Shb6gSxRp2uaN_YfQNr5o5MAKmsu6vQn8SCmGI9Gfg3z8qdiJzrmkwGS4FFXoa8J-yQLrDbHntQfZo-Vita1WzXZYBGn3HRxOqM__2GLHgg_UlCevuzaE0OQs9TV-_5mhgLGF-K7grqvvm4FBW11s8wyHS9okhJnSobO2ZZ5YRHtVqh6gsNBx0echhq8zWPR4R7Sl37oEHnD1QRKMItcu-J4boQP5TWATBf3IQ-vIarLZksbW56HEblbMT9bBp3qKnSP-3CL5LGDX1dpyn1hxfs3sgf8LnUZATqESUEIfrgWspauQIndz199g9JTWbvEy1P8gc2GaNEllz2h6bRz0PwQIxv2fix9rlqjjI3WiVmmxc6VL2JNejlyC1d9a8fKqKgbHt9a2tNjYca6DUDavjiEB9PaEGFdqRmp9_hfuULUm6wO0abZxg=w1349-h1797-no

Jonathanthomas83 · August 2018

guitars4you said:

Ossyrocks said:

Twinfan said:

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

I like hot.

These Custombuckers are way better than the last set I had in a 2014 R0. I pulled those.

But I think I’m sticking with these.

looking at the size of this OP and its sales success, I wonder if the OX4 guys and Full Monty are wetting their lips at the thought of a business bonanza, or are you all sticking with stock pafs

Stock sounds perfect. I'll be leaving mine alone.

JerkMoans · August 2018

roberty said:

JerkMoans said:

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

Who did you buy from? Just send them a picture and see what they say. GG offered me money off the bat, unprompted. I said, loving the guitar, just one thing though etc etc

GG, coincidentally. Suspect these were the sorts of minor niggles that Peach were sending them back to Gibson for...

roberty · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

roberty said:

JerkMoans said:

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

Who did you buy from? Just send them a picture and see what they say. GG offered me money off the bat, unprompted. I said, loving the guitar, just one thing though etc etc

GG, coincidentally. Suspect these were the sorts of minor niggles that Peach were sending them back to Gibson for...

Yep, a stitch in time and all that

Musicman20 · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

I'd want £150 off or return I think...it's too expensive to have those marks.

roberty · August 2018

Jonathanthomas83 said:

guitars4you said:

Ossyrocks said:

Twinfan said:

They are a bit, but they seem to suit the guitar. I'll live with them a bit and see...

I like hot.

These Custombuckers are way better than the last set I had in a 2014 R0. I pulled those.

But I think I’m sticking with these.

looking at the size of this OP and its sales success, I wonder if the OX4 guys and Full Monty are wetting their lips at the thought of a business bonanza, or are you all sticking with stock pafs

Stock sounds perfect. I'll be leaving mine alone.

Yeah I'm torn because the initial plan for me was to put a hot bridge pup in for my band. Easy enough to reverse I guess :-)

What's AlNiCo III, that's a new one to me. The custom buckers are relatively high wind so I'm guessing it's a pretty weak and bright magnet?

hyperben · August 2018

Alnico 3 is what they put in the early 50s P90s and it is assumed it was also put in the earliest PAFs...but who knows really. It is definitely known for being quite weak though

pmbomb · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

I spoke with Peach via email on Tuesday and was told that the waiting list was essentially full, which is why I turned to GuitarGuitar in my distress and anxiety.

oh. was assuming they would come to market as per the first lot. that's me done then.

ps like yours a lot, good job.

hyperben · August 2018

I think the custom buckers are absolutely great Pickups. The best from Gibson since the 57 Classic, possibly better than that

JerkMoans · August 2018

pmbomb said:

JerkMoans said:

I spoke with Peach via email on Tuesday and was told that the waiting list was essentially full, which is why I turned to GuitarGuitar in my distress and anxiety.

oh. was assuming they would come to market as per the first lot. that's me done then.

ps like yours a lot, good job.

Thanks! It's rather jolly, isn't it (but for the minor nicks)?

meltedbuzzbox · August 2018

Musicman20 said:

JerkMoans said:

Sloblock: checking mine over more closely, there's a small area of chipping of the finish on the headstock. Not a major problem but then not what one wishes to find on a brand new £2.5k guitar.

Prospects of getting another dirty lemon if I return it? Decisions, decisions.

I'd want £150 off or return I think...it's too expensive to have those marks.

Does it effect the playability?
You've bought a guitar with a rusty tail piece and an aged finish. Crack on with playing it.

peachguitarsdotcom · August 2018

We will definitely have some more but we just don’t want to make promises if Gibson mess up the return procedure. We may just end up with credits for the faulty guitars if worse comes to worse. We have been promised guitars in exchange and if that definitely does happen, we will email everyone at the same time. We will do the same thing with the weights and photos.

The last thing I wanted was to promise and then it all go wrong, leaving customers with no guitar.

vale · August 2018

buys a relic guitar. is concerned about some marks.

https://memegenerator.net/img/images/14061624/kid-facepalm.jpg

roberty · August 2018

vale said:

buys a relic guitar. is concerned about some marks.

Marks = cash ;-)

mort · August 2018

peachguitarsdotcom said:

We will definitely have some more but we just don’t want to make promises if Gibson mess up the return procedure. We may just end up with credits for the faulty guitars if worse comes to worse. We have been promised guitars in exchange and if that definitely does happen, we will email everyone at the same time. We will do the same thing with the weights and photos.

The last thing I wanted was to promise and then it all go wrong, leaving customers with no guitar.

Aren’t you supposed to be on holiday?

pmbomb · August 2018

peachguitarsdotcom said:

We will definitely have some more but we just don’t want to make promises if Gibson mess up the return procedure. We may just end up with credits for the faulty guitars if worse comes to worse. We have been promised guitars in exchange and if that definitely does happen, we will email everyone at the same time. We will do the same thing with the weights and photos.

The last thing I wanted was to promise and then it all go wrong, leaving customers with no guitar.

Very fair. Great pr exercise for Peach this if handled well (I was oblivious to them before!). And enjoy your holiday!

pmg · August 2018

Price and customer service are everything. Peach, coda, guitars4you and world guitars win for customer service in my experience. Others have been hit and miss I’m afraid

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