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Originally Posted by Caboverde
If you have a small enough mirror (or a bore scope), I’d love to know what the inside looks like, eg do you see glue, cleats, pieces of wood patch, or other evidence of the original repair? Can you see if the breaks that run parallel to the binding extended much further than the current fractures?
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01-04-2022 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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Originally Posted by Filmosound 621
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So, at the moment, it seems I may be keeping the guitar after all. The seller processed the return and gave me a full refund without me shipping the guitar back to him. eBay closed the claim and I have no access to print a return shipping label. The seller also hasn’t responded to my last few messages. I can understand how it’s an upsetting situation for them, but why ghost me?
With that said, can anyone suggest a reputable luthier/tech in the South Florida area? So far I’ve been recommended the one at Penny Lane Music Emporium and Mitch Weissman (still trying to get his contact info). Besides them two, I’ve contacted the very talented tech at Walt Grace Vintage, but he said this repair would require replacing the entire treble rim and be quite costly (no estimate given, yet).
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I don't what you paid for guitar or what it is worth but I certainly would not replace the rim. I would put it all back in order was best could be done. Then with a series of cleats the rim would be just a strong a it was for sure. A bit of cosmetic thing but not huge to me. On the rims cosmetics not a important and would be a much easier and cheaper repair. While this is nice and cool guitar I don't see it as a big big draw for collectors. If you like the guitar otherwise and it most certainly can be put back structurally to as good as ever then, go with it.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark;[URL="tel:1171196"
Yeah, despite the small ties to D’Angelico, being that it is a laminated body with top mounted pickups, I wouldn’t expect much interest by any collector. The good thing is that the neck and frets feel really nice, and it has a surprisingly sweet acoustic tone (I think the top is carved spruce).
This video is of one similar to mine.
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Originally Posted by Caboverde
In the video the guitar does sound quite nice for sure. I am not found at all of the guy singing but the guitar sounds great!
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark;[URL="tel:1171211"
Well, to each their own, I guess Glad we could agree on the guitar, at least.
Thanks for your thoughts on a repair solution.
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Ok, final update on this—I promise. There was just a misunderstanding with the return process on behalf of the seller; so the guitar will indeed be shipping back to them on their dime. More importantly, I was refunded in full.
Thanks again to all who contributed on this thread and gave me sound advice.Last edited by Caboverde; 01-10-2022 at 03:26 PM.
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Originally Posted by Caboverde
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Originally Posted by Caboverde
Well, it's the seller's fault IMHO. I'd return it and demand that he/she pay the return shipping. Shoot, guitars get broken even when shipped in a good hard case with plenty of padding, but this seller didn't give the guitar a chance.
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
2b is exactly right. This is not difficult. The guitar did not arrive in the condition it was listed in. It is the seller's responsibility to get the merchandise to you.
I would notify PP and eBay immediately. You have only a small window of time to refuse the shipment, 7 days as I recall. Notifying the seller may not be enough. Just say no to the guitar.
You can help the seller by taking pics of the box from all angles. FedEx for example has a policy that if the box does not show signs of damage, they won't cover damage to the contents. Take a lot of pics of the box including the box "strength" label, usually in red or black stamped on the box by the box maker.
Take pics of the packing material to show it was abundant and adequate.
Shipping without a hard shell case may be a sticking point unless the guitar is wrapped abundantly in bubble wrap.
Good luck.
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Well, I just saw the last couple of posts.
I would have the seller generate the return label and specify how he wants it packed. You don't want to add to the damage and be held liable. If he supplies the return label, he'll have to deal with the shipper for a second claim if needed.
You can ask for a FedEx label and have FedEx pack it for you. That excludes you from liability due to additional damage.
I bought a collectible guitar from eBay years ago. The seller put the guitar in its case and slapped a label on the case. One of the pickups was knocked loose during shipping and scratched the top. I had it repaired by the factory (Heritage) and it looked new when done. But it was a long fight with eBay and PP due to the seller claiming it was properly shipped. What made the difference is that I called the FedEx store in Florida where the guitar originated in transit. It happened to be a small store. The clerk remembered the shipment and told the seller that the guitar should be boxed and padded for safety. That clerk provided that statement to PP. They got me payment for the repairs.
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Originally Posted by Marty Grass
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Originally Posted by furtom
The guitar has a carved top and back, an ebony fretboard, abalone inlays, a laminate maple neck and Seth Lovers. Here are two examples of the model. There was a lot of work put into each of these guitars and not that many were made because of the high production costs. The guy was an idiot and didn't care about the buyer (me).
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Well, that's crazy. Unheard of, really.
Regardless of what kind of a jerk a person may be, if he loves guitars to the extent that he would have such an instrument, I can't understand how he could do that!
Anyway, I'm glad it was sorted!
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Originally Posted by Marty Grass;[URL="tel:1171743"
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Originally Posted by Caboverde
The bottom one I copied from the internet and have never seen it directly.
The seller I received the broken guitar from was indifferent to the damage. I talked with him a couple of times.
This is way off topic, but here is what the guitar sounds like in the hands of someone who knows what to do with it.
I hope this all works out for you. You had a hopeful plan of a smooth transaction, then this happened!
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