Green Bastard wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:27 pm
That sg is mean.
Have the Gibson sorted their shit out, nearly a year without new release shockers in here, or has everyone given up caring.
Epiphone is shining bright, new Gibsons seem good too
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:01 pm
by KNNZ
A dude on FB bought and imported a R8 from CME paid about $10k to get it imported and arrived today by aramex/UPS with the headstock snapped
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:02 pm
by KNNZ
Wait wrong thread...
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:02 pm
by jeremyb
KNNZ wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:01 pm
A dude on FB bought and imported a R8 from CME paid about $10k to get it imported and arrived today by aramex/UPS with the headstock snapped
KNNZ wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:01 pm
A dude on FB bought and imported a R8 from CME paid about $10k to get it imported and arrived today by aramex/UPS with the headstock snapped
Oh boy, thats gonna sting!
yeah one of the down sides to offshore buying but then it is probably something that you could not get here. He got it through a very well known store (chicago music exchange) so hopefully they come through for him
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:07 pm
by Bg
thats more an aramex shocker... hope it was insured!
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:17 pm
by Terexgeek
Yeah, unless it's insured specifically for more Aramex is only liable for a maximum of two grand as per NZ law.
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:24 pm
by willow13
Terexgeek wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:17 pm
Yeah, unless it's insured specifically for more Aramex is only liable for a maximum of two grand as per NZ law.
they have already said as much when he contacted them. CME said on their website INSURANCE: Your package(s) is fully insured if found to be lost in transit, damaged, or defective upon receipt. A replacement or full refund will be provided. Hope this turns out to be the case for him
Terexgeek wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:17 pm
Yeah, unless it's insured specifically for more Aramex is only liable for a maximum of two grand as per NZ law.
they have already said as much when he contacted them. CME said on their website INSURANCE: Your package(s) is fully insured if found to be lost in transit, damaged, or defective upon receipt. A replacement or full refund will be provided. Hope this turns out to be the case for him
Hell yes, they sound like well prepared shippers, fingers crossed for a good outcome.
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:51 pm
by Green Bastard
Wouldn't mind one of these
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:15 pm
by jeremyb
Nice little vid on repairing a headstock break...
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:55 pm
by codedog
jeremyb wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:15 pm
Nice little vid on repairing a headstock break...
I love that channel, been following for ages. Excellent presentation!
Re: Return of the Gibson shocker thread!
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:45 pm
by Mini Forklift
Green Bastard wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:51 pm
Wouldn't mind one of these
