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Originally Posted by Kentano2000
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04-24-2020 01:31 PM
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Let's apply a little skeptical analysis to GNJ's statement. (NOT to MHoranzy -- there's no reason to doubt MH.)
Originally Posted by MHoranzy
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Or they're only as good as the ones you sold last year?
Or they're not as good as your unsold inventory?
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
b) As anybody who has studied Gibson history knows, there are seconds and there are "seconds."
c) Candor with respect to "may" is appreciated.
d) Because unless you got told by Sam Ash, there is no way you could know whether Sam Ash has made all required or advisable repairs before selling these instruments.
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
a) Remove the tailpiece; bend it a little; reinstall using the three factory screws in the three factory holes.
b) Remove the tailpiece; reinstall in a slightly elevated position.
c) Replace the tailpiece and consider the cost as part of the bargain you got on the guitar.
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
Originally Posted by GuitarsNJazz
For me 'bagging on your competition' is a negative mark when I am in the market for anything from a guitar to a political candidate, but some people enjoy that sort of thing.
I say, "Sales operative at work." Now I'm going back to work.
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That's a beautiful color!
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Originally Posted by Sam Sherry
Except for one thing: never bend any metal on Furutama guitar tailpeces. Almost all of them are made of compressed dryer lint and will fail sooner or later if bent.Last edited by Hammertone; 04-24-2020 at 06:27 PM.
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So after adjusting the bridge and going over everything with a fine toothed comb, the only thing turning out to be a “second” about this guitar is the slightly crooked headstock inlay. If that’s all that’s needed to cut this axe down to half price then I’m all in. I’m going to enjoy this one for a long time.
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That's one heckuva buy for $899. What can you buy today for $899 besides an Eastman 571, which will sound much brighter than this guitar. Good purchase!
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Originally Posted by Sam Sherry
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Originally Posted by DMgolf66
I don't look often but IMR his site always has sloppy copy. For instance, these three guitars are all described as "without f-holes" but that's only accurate for one of the three. That always puts me off: If you can't get your own inventory right, why should strangers trust you enough to buy remotely?
How about you, DM? Feel free to speak up for Lou, not that you need me to say so.
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Others can chime in with more direct experience, but my impression of Lou at GnJ is that he runs a good shop. He has been the exclusive dealer for Peerless for a long time, as well as several other well-made foreign guitars.
One can’t really disagree with what he’s saying about the guitars on Sam Ash. Right now there’s no Leila on their website—the only Peerless listed is a Wizard that’s backordered. So it sounds like it’s an inventory blowout thing.
I like the looks of the Leila a lot, particularly in blonde (sadly not available at a sale price). Peerless really hits above their weight. I think they have been limited by difficulties in distribution to the American market, as well as poor marketing including a horrible corporate website.
Just a few more comments: the Peerless are extremely well made, especially the woodwork and binding. The necks are very comfortable—rather narrow, as all Korean-made guitars seem to be. There’s a lot of bling for the buck.
A couple of negatives, if you will...the cheaper models use cheaper electronics and pickups—my
Sunset has Epi Classic 57’s, which are fine but some might want to change out. The finish is thick poly, again not to everyone’s taste. There seem to be some minor finishing things...my guitar has the same logo but with “Since. 1970” on the headstock. Obviously not made by someone familiar with where periods go in a sentence.
That said, they are awesome guitars that fill a void that Gibson and others aren’t focusing on these days (hollow thin line jazz boxes for instance). I think the MSRP on GnJ is just a little high, but still a good deal, and at 25-50% off, a steal.
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Originally Posted by Alter
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OK gents, so I took the pickup out to check on the top. The verdict says it's solid (see pics below). So, with that in mind, what's the difference between this model and the 40th Anniversary model? I was looking at the specs pic that Jim posted earlier in the thread and this Sam Ash blow out seems to hit everything except the "40" inlay? Please let me know your thoughts. I'm really enjoying this guitar!
Last edited by Kentano2000; 04-27-2020 at 03:50 PM.
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Bumping to see if anyone might have any insight on my question above about the difference between the standard and 40th anniversary editions. Also, mine is settling in nicely as I get to know her. I’m really enjoying the playability and the tone coming through my Custom 68 Vibrolux.
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I am new to the forum. I saw this thread and had to chime in. I did a lot of research on this and so far as I can tell the 40th anniversary edition and the non 40th anniversary are identical except the 40 has a "40" inlay on the 12th fret and it has a Ken Armstrong HB pickup. Other than that they are the same guitar.
I picked the last one inventory from Sam Ash about 3 weeks ago. I can tell it had been in storage for some time because the wood had contracted quite a bit and the frets were sticking out of the neck just a little bit.
One week in my humidity controlled guitar/practice room fixed that. The frets are still a little rough but not enough to bother me. Other than that I found nothing wrong with the guitar and it plays and sounds better than my Epi Joe Pass or my Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II (both nice guitars).
As to what the Guitars 'n Jazz guy said. I get it, They sell theirs for $1799 and Sam Ash buys out some overstock and undercuts them by 1/2 or more. That suck and as one of only 2 authorized Peerless dealers in the US they should be pissed off at Peerless. That said I am fairly certain the the only difference between the one they sell and then one I bought is about $1000.
I am pretty sure that buying from them might have some benefits like they probably keeps them in a temperature and humidity controlled room and the probably do a simple setup on them (sort of what Sweetwater does). I don't think these are seconds because they would have to mark them as such. B stock... maybe But I have found no defects, electronic issues, or playability issue with mine.
All to say I am glad I found the deal when I did and was able to snag the last one.
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Lou at Guitars N Jazz is wonderful....on many levels. I know him personally and I think very, very highly of him.
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Originally Posted by DMgolf66
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Thanks for chiming in, Kataan. You’ve come to the same conclusions I have about this Sam Ash blowout. BTW, this one also has the Kent Armstrong pickup. It’s a wonderful guitar and I can’t believe it was available for the price it was going for. The more I play it the more I really appreciate it.
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Lovely looking guitar.
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I bought a Sam ash Leela for $1000 in June 2019. The guitar looks and sounds great. However the tailpiece is off kilter, resulting in the high e string pulling off fretboard on certain attacks. The neck was a bit wonky but that maybe the case on many non-second guitars). Luckily I was at the time taking a class at my techs shop so was able to dial in the neck and frets better. He did a temp fix by adjusting the bridge and gluing, but the string still pulls off fretboard at times. My tech has seen this before and is going to redrill the tailpiece holes (at no more cost as we started looking at this during class) I just need to get back there and drop if off. I’ve read elsewhere that this even happens on some L5s
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