R8 Peach Deal

Jonathanthomas83 · September 2018

@terada ;I love that guitar. To each their own mate, gotta do what's right for you!

terada · September 2018

Jonathanthomas83 said:

@terada ;;I love that guitar. To each their own mate, gotta do what's right for you!

Can't lie I am pretty sad to see it go, it was both stunning and so easy to play, but I already have an R8 from 2014 which I prefer the tone of

and with both I could see the 2017 getting less play time once the honeymoon period passed. Better to let someone else give it the attention it deserves.

In the meantime, I'll be passing the time with the 2014 (as this is effectively a Les Porn thread now here is a pic):

Image: http://i65.tinypic.com/28wc7ix.png

stickyfiddle · September 2018

@terada (still dibs - deadly serious!)

rossi · September 2018

Re sticker .buy anuvver pickguard and store the original wiv sticker .Or just play it and stop whining ......

terada · September 2018

stickyfiddle said:

@terada (still dibs - deadly serious!)

Fair enough Sticky! I'd have to be completely crazy or completely down and out, but you'll be first in line should it need to go

Jonathanthomas83 · September 2018

terada said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

@terada ;;I love that guitar. To each their own mate, gotta do what's right for you!

Can't lie I am pretty sad to see it go, it was both stunning and so easy to play, but I already have an R8 from 2014 which I prefer the tone of and with both I could see the 2017 getting less play time once the honeymoon period passed. Better to let someone else give it the attention it deserves.

In the meantime, I'll be passing the time with the 2014 (as this is effectively a Les Porn thread now here is a pic):

That's lovely mate!!

TINMAN82 · September 2018

terada said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

@terada ;;I love that guitar. To each their own mate, gotta do what's right for you!

Can't lie I am pretty sad to see it go, it was both stunning and so easy to play, but I already have an R8 from 2014 which I prefer the tone of and with both I could see the 2017 getting less play time once the honeymoon period passed. Better to let someone else give it the attention it deserves.

In the meantime, I'll be passing the time with the 2014 (as this is effectively a Les Porn thread now here is a pic):

I liked the look of the 2017 you’re returning but I can see why. That 2014 is easily one of the nicest looking R8s I’ve seen. Perfect.

TINMAN82 · September 2018

terada said:

Well I ended up taking my one back. The one I got looked and played superb, but was a little darker than I was hoping with my set up. Bet it would have sounded great through a silver or blackface fender.

Anyway, for those who are looking for an R8 that is a lightweight 8lb10oz, and that feels superb to play, I'm sure it will be up for sale again soon at Peach.

I know plenty of real bursts had the fretboard - neck pickup gap as proven by plenty of sources. Still turns me off though, even on one with a nice top like this.

prlgmnr · September 2018

Gotta keep your bits of fluff and assorted dust somewhere.

mort · September 2018

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

terada · September 2018

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Just covering their fees. Fair enough

Strat_a_tat_tat · September 2018

terada said:

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Just covering their fees. Fair enough

Errr... no fees on Gumtree.

pmg · September 2018

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Nice flame

pmbomb · September 2018

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

Whitecat · September 2018

terada said:

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Just covering their fees. Fair enough

I got offered £1 listings this weekend... hmmm...

Fortheloveofguitar · September 2018

terada said:

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Just covering their fees. Fair enough

If it were buy it now. They’ve listed as auction so clearly looking to make a decent profit on it. Which they’re perfectly within their rights to do and I’m sure we’ll see more of these in the next week

Doug · September 2018

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Playing mine into some Dirty Shirley and Victory V50 profiles on the Kemper and just wow! I love this guitar.

It just oozes vintage and classic rock/blues. I can't believe how different it is from my 2017 Standard, they're honestly like two opposite ends of the spectrum, which is obviously great for me.

Excuse the ugly join line on the Standard ;-)

+ the Fat, poorly proportioned/shaped headstock that appears on all the recent USA lines. Bring back the 2002 shaped ones on the USA lines

your R8 looks bloody lovely btw.

terada · September 2018

Strat_a_tat_tat said:

terada said:

mort said:

fretfinder said:

Is this an early flipping I wonder? How does one tell if a 2017 R8 is from the special offer run or from the earlier higher priced ones? Or are they the same anyway?!

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/gibson-custom-shop-historic-58-les-paul-standard-lpr8/1311917879

Now on EBay;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Gibson-Custom-Shop-Historic-58-Les-Paul-Standard-LPR8-VOS/223128133000?hash=item33f3791d88:g:DGYAAOSwHzdbjDBN

Just covering their fees. Fair enough

Errr... no fees on Gumtree.

Just referring to Ebay, I'd assume on Gumtree they'd be expecting to be bartered down

Legionreturns · September 2018

pmbomb said:

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

3 year, interest free loan?

Strat_a_tat_tat · September 2018

Legionreturns said:

pmbomb said:

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

3 year, interest free loan?

If an original buyer uses the loan option... then sells the guitar... and goes on to default on the loan... does that mean the 2nd owner would have to surrender the guitar to the finance company? (I think it works that way with cars that have outstanding finance).

Rabs · September 2018

Join lines are odd.. Ive never really looked hard at it before..

You can see it from one angle and not another

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

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

hyperben · September 2018

Legionreturns said:

pmbomb said:

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

3 year, interest free loan?

That is the only explanation I can think of. Otherwise what’s the point!?

Legionreturns · September 2018

Strat_a_tat_tat said:

Legionreturns said:

pmbomb said:

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

3 year, interest free loan?

If an original buyer uses the loan option... then sells the guitar... and goes on to default on the loan... does that mean the 2nd owner would have to surrender the guitar to the finance company? (I think it works that way with cars that have outstanding finance).

Good luck tracking the guitar down.

It's an unsecured loan so they would just set the dogs on you if they can't find the goods. Even if they *did* repossess the guitar, they'd sell it quickly and cheaply and pursue you for the loss.

hyperben · September 2018

It is possible GG would’ve take a lower price if no interest free finance was taken. They offered me one of their R9s for £3300 if bought outright compared to the £3499 on 0%. Perhaps they did the same for this guy with this R8.

Strat_a_tat_tat · September 2018

hyperben said:

It is possible GG would’ve take a lower price if no interest free finance was taken. They offered me one of their R9s for £3300 if bought outright compared to the £3499 on 0%. Perhaps they did the same for this guy with this R8.

Now... that is interesting!

Legionreturns · September 2018

hyperben said:

It is possible GG would’ve take a lower price if no interest free finance was taken. They offered me one of their R9s for £3300 if bought outright compared to the £3499 on 0%. Perhaps they did the same for this guy with this R8.

Given the rate they were flying off the shelves, I doubt they'd have offered a discount. Didn't someone on here buy two?

BloodEagle · September 2018

Have you guys really not got anything better to do on a Sunday night?

mli3 · September 2018

Strat_a_tat_tat said:

Legionreturns said:

pmbomb said:

Why not just send it back? Seems odd.

3 year, interest free loan?

If an original buyer uses the loan option... then sells the guitar... and goes on to default on the loan... does that mean the 2nd owner would have to surrender the guitar to the finance company? (I think it works that way with cars that have outstanding finance).

No. I checked this myself once when I bought a guitar from someone that had bought it from Andertons on credit. They can’t come after you for the goods.

hyperben · September 2018

Legionreturns said:

hyperben said:

It is possible GG would’ve take a lower price if no interest free finance was taken. They offered me one of their R9s for £3300 if bought outright compared to the £3499 on 0%. Perhaps they did the same for this guy with this R8.

Given the rate they were flying off the shelves, I doubt they'd have offered a discount. Didn't someone on here buy two?

Someone even bought 3. And according to that poll someone else bought 4 and another bought 8!? Not sure everyone told the truth on that poll.

WezV · September 2018

Rabs said:

Join lines are odd.. Ive never really looked hard at it before..
You can see it from one angle and not another
https://i.imgur.com/CsIyUUv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/khHxThK.jpg

From one angle you are seeing Light not reflecting from the ends of the wood cells (dark). From the other you are seeing light reflecting from the sides of those cells (light). As you move the guitar the amount of reflection you see changes.

This is what makes rift sawn tops look two tone from certain angles and wood figuring look so dynamic in real life.

But you really should have linked to the half and half in your post. That would have been funnier

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