R8 Peach Deal

bacchanalian

Some beautiful instruments here. Congratulations to all who made a purchase.

Whitecat

DiscoStu said:

The purists will probably hate it but I think this LP in Peach looks gorgeous.

http://images.peachguitars.com/1/_48a8732_f5659a50c2.jpg

Is that Koa?

Hootsmon

has anyone in this thread bought their guitar with the sole intention of flipping?

gringopig

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hyperben

hootsmon said:

has anyone in this thread bought their guitar with the sole intention of flipping?

I don’t see why anyone would do that. Second hand R8s go for £2000-2200. You could only lose money

RMJ

@roberty that's a beaut mate!! 

DiscoStu

Whitecat said:

DiscoStu said:

The purists will probably hate it but I think this LP in Peach looks gorgeous.

http://images.peachguitars.com/1/_48a8732_f5659a50c2.jpg

Is that Koa?

No it's AAA maple finished in 'Mojave fade'.

Bigsby

peachguitarsdotcom said:

Gibson had around 120 guitars in stock on this deal (58’s anyway) and we were shipped 50 - 8 of them went back though 

Not wishing to kick off any Gibson QC rants, but that ratio of over 1 in 6 amazes me, especially as these were Custom Shop guitars, which we might expect to have received a bit more care and attention at the factory. Makes me wonder what the typical returns ratio is for Gibson USA.

Anyway, congrats to all who've bought one, I know how much I love grabbing a desired bargain. Fortunately, my credit cards were safe, as I've no interest in Les Pauls, and also don't like bursts... 

brownovich

I’ve been in the States for the last week, and haven’t been checking the board. I knew they had the deals on but Bloody hell this has been an awesome thread.

I bought an R7 from John last year which I’m still super happy with but I must admit there’s a pang of envy at some of the tops that have been sold! Absolutely stunning!

If I was feeling particularly frivolous i’d move on the Goldtop and get on the waiting list for the replacements...

That said I think I prefer the extra fatness of the 57 neck over the 59.

Congrats to everyone who nabbed a bargain!

Adamski

I’ll be picking mine up in person on Pete Thorn night so I’ll have to wait the best part of a week! 

roberty

Adamski said:

I’ll be picking mine up in person on Pete Thorn night so I’ll have to wait the best part of a week! 

Omg what a night that will be. Which one did you get?!

brownovich

Adamski said:

I’ll be picking mine up in person on Pete Thorn night so I’ll have to wait the best part of a week! 

You sure you don’t want me to pick it up for you in the meantime? You know, break it in a bit, give it a few dings and knocks, give it some character? Cover it in Jizz, that sort of thing?

roberty

2018 '58 Dirty Lemon on GAK's eBay for £2.7k

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Custom-Historic-1958-Les-Paul-Standard-Gloss-Lemon-Burst-SN-8-8155/123281108245

Don't see it on their website

Very nice top!

andrewaward

^^ that one at GAK is sold

SteveF

DiscoStu said:

Whitecat said:

DiscoStu said:

The purists will probably hate it but I think this LP in Peach looks gorgeous.

http://images.peachguitars.com/1/_48a8732_f5659a50c2.jpg

Is that Koa?

No it's AAA maple finished in 'Mojave fade'.

I can deal with the no chip and scratch plate, but the lack of pickup rings with covered buckers makes my brain itch.  Love the finish though. 

roberty

andrewaward said:

^^ that one at GAK is sold

Ah, their eBay monkey must be on holiday :-)

richardhomer

roberty said:

Adamski said:

I’ll be picking mine up in person on Pete Thorn night so I’ll have to wait the best part of a week! 

Omg what a night that will be. Which one did you get?!

The one with the weird haircut and the earrings, I’d imagine....

pmg

Contrast gak’s Approach to peach/coda: 

priced higher
stock photo
No weight
vague neck description

Makes you buy with confidence 

andrewaward

^^ In fairness, RE the price,  GAKs was on ebay - I imagine it would have been £2.5k on there website......the extra may have been to cover ebay fees

pmg

Fair point