An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas - Page 2

bfcg · 01-05-2009, 04:39 PM

One of my suppliers called me and told me he had found some black limba for me but I would have to take the whole 400 bf. I thought WOW 400bf !!! SOLD right...wrong.
he then told me the guy wanted $48.00 per b/f. I offered him less than half of that and told him that when whatever drug he is on wears off to give me a call.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 01-05-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bfcg

One of my suppliers called me and told me he had found some black limba for me but I would have to take the whole 400 bf. I thought WOW 400bf !!! SOLD right...wrong.
he then told me the guy wanted $48.00 per b/f. I offered him less than half of that and told him that when whatever drug he is on wears off to give me a call.

Why would you want Black Limba ??? White Limba is what you want .

Black Limba

White Limba

Paul · 01-05-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alligatorbling

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

....howsabout two.

BCRGreg · 01-05-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesky

Ummm.........do you have your other guitarists email?

I try to get Steve's guitar back all the time....he will NOT part with it.

oldflame · 02-02-2009, 02:41 AM

Has anyone seen/strummed the replicas that the late Sid Poole (RIP) built for Bernie Marsden and Geoff Whitehorn?

Sid got 'the' letter from Gibson ( I read it) They were very nice about it but they did threaten him with legal action. Sid was one of the top 5 luthiers in the UK, Sorely missed both as a luthier and a mate.

gmacdonnell · 02-08-2009, 09:27 PM

I played a Sid Poole LP Special-style guitar that was seriously one of the best guitar I've ever played. It was simply magical.

He was an incredible man and a world-class luthier and will be sorely missed.

qwank · 03-12-2009, 06:50 PM

any pics of your Rist single cuts?

brentrocks · 04-07-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

How bout a Korina Vee ?

this what you had in mind? (i will be recieving it this week, i cant wait!!!!)

billy · 04-08-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brentrocks

this what you had in mind? (i will be recieving it this week, i cant wait!!!!)

cool.... can't wait to see them finished.

vladmaximus · 04-08-2009, 02:49 AM

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

hi hi hi hiiii...

hi hi hi hiiiiiiiii....

dont get mad uncle roman...

have a nice day ok...

brentrocks · 04-08-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by billy

cool.... can't wait to see them finished.

i just got this from the builder today...it is in transit!!!!!!man, i'm pumped!!!!

:wow :

qwank · 04-08-2009, 12:41 PM

that V is awesome

brentrocks · 04-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Its here!!!

Just got it out of the case...it looks WONDERFUL!!! havent played it yet, havent even put the strap locks yet. The neck is exacly how i wanted it..he nailed it, again!!!

It is a beautiful day here...so i took it out for some quick pics.....

more pics here http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y52...ect/?start=all

George "M" · 05-01-2009, 01:12 AM

Roman, long time no see...
Just curious - was Max ever chased by Gibson?
As far as I remember, he told me - no.

dspelman · 05-04-2009, 03:12 PM

I've looked at a few of Max's replicas, and I'd buy one in a hot second. Yeah, I know it's not a real burst (I'm up to 16 of those actually played at one time or another now), and I know that it's not a true Gibson, and as long as it's clear to everyone concerned that, despite the name on the headstock, it's not an original, I'm just fine with it.

Ferrari bird dogs the kit builders that do splash bodies in fiberglass of their old cars, but if you buy a lesser (like a GTE) Ferrari and have one of the really good replica builders (plan on $200K plus) build a California Spyder out of it, you can put "Ferrari" all over it if you like. The chassis and engine numbers will give away its real identity anyway. People buy rusty old chassis sitting in a barn and build whole cars from them, and Ferrari will lend a willing hand. But do a fiberglass splash off an old Lusso and try to sell it and Ferrari's lawyers will be on you like white on rice.

Replicas are different from rip-offs. Gibson itself builds replicas of its own guitars, but they're not particularly accurate. If you want an accurate replica but you don't want an original, you have to find something like one of Peter's old guitars. I wouldn't (and couldn't) touch an original California Spyder, and certainly couldn't see myself driving a million-dollar museum piece around town. But I'd have no compunctions about paying supercar money (if I had it) for a replica...

Rip-offs have to do with intention. If you intend to try to pass off one of Max's replicas as an original '59, then it's a rip-off/scam/fraud, and in that case I'm real interested in seeing you go to jail <G>.

George "M" · 05-07-2009, 04:30 AM

Using GIBSON name being not a GIBSON, is trademark infridgement. And it's illegal.
Selling replica as genuine is also a crime.

qtowens · 05-08-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by George "M"

Using GIBSON name being not a GIBSON, is trademark infridgement. And it's illegal.
Selling replica as genuine is also a crime.

Thanks for clearing that up for us...

singlecut · 05-11-2009, 08:01 PM

4 of my 6 replicas say gibson. they were sold to me as replicas and i would do the same.
but, you would have to be a fool to think they were 58/59's or even historics
if i offended anyone , sorry

skydog · 05-15-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by George "M"

Using GIBSON name being not a GIBSON, is trademark infridgement. And it's illegal.
Selling replica as genuine is also a crime.

Is this true? Has anyone else heard this before?

Amast3rMind69 · 05-16-2009, 08:34 PM

how about you not build me a replica and just make it a bit skinnier... 59 les paul but a skinny as a strat...

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 05-16-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Amast3rMind69

how about you not build me a replica and just make it a bit skinnier... 59 les paul but a skinny as a strat...

just ink replica on the top edge of the headstock

dlmorley · 05-18-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oldflame

Has anyone seen/strummed the replicas that the late Sid Poole (RIP) built for Bernie Marsden and Geoff Whitehorn?

Sid got 'the' letter from Gibson ( I read it) They were very nice about it but they did threaten him with legal action. Sid was one of the top 5 luthiers in the UK, Sorely missed both as a luthier and a mate.

I have 2 of Sid's early LP replicas and I don't need much of a reason to post some pics AGAIN!
Absolutely stunning guitars.
The more I play them the more I appreciate his work. Not copying but doing his thing but the man must have been such a good woodworker. Top notch.

Jesa · 07-20-2009, 06:20 PM

B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l

mikespitzer · 10-11-2009, 10:45 AM

There are plenty of companies that make fine replicas in all price ranges...

Tuscany guitars - Rush page

Tuscany guitars - Arrow model page

Tuscany guitars - Rush page

SG Lou · 10-23-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by George "M"

Using GIBSON name being not a GIBSON, is trademark infridgement. And it's illegal.
Selling replica as genuine is also a crime.

Hey George, I thought everyone already knew that ?

All kidding aside, it's not worth having a bunch of highly overpaid lawyers knocking on your door !

01-05-2009, 04:39 PM	#31 (permalink)
bfcg Under shop arrest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mountains Posts: 2,036 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas One of my suppliers called me and told me he had found some black limba for me but I would have to take the whole 400 bf. I thought WOW 400bf !!! SOLD right...wrong. he then told me the guy wanted $48.00 per b/f. I offered him less than half of that and told him that when whatever drug he is on wears off to give me a call. Last edited by bfcg; 01-05-2009 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Meant as a reply to Roman's Limba deficit.

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oldflame Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Has anyone seen/strummed the replicas that the late Sid Poole (RIP) built for Bernie Marsden and Geoff Whitehorn? Sid got 'the' letter from Gibson ( I read it) They were very nice about it but they did threaten him with legal action. Sid was one of the top 5 luthiers in the UK, Sorely missed both as a luthier and a mate. Last edited by oldflame; 02-02-2009 at 02:44 AM. Reason: Bad speller!

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gmacdonnell V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere on the East Coast, far from home... Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 30 Thanked 192 Times in 19 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I played a Sid Poole LP Special-style guitar that was seriously one of the best guitar I've ever played. It was simply magical. He was an incredible man and a world-class luthier and will be sorely missed. __________________ "In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God." - Ravi Shankar “Sounds like the blues are composed of feeling, finesse, and fear.” -Billy Gibbons

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George "M" Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Roman, long time no see... Just curious - was Max ever chased by Gibson? As far as I remember, he told me - no.

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dspelman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,043 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I've looked at a few of Max's replicas, and I'd buy one in a hot second. Yeah, I know it's not a real burst (I'm up to 16 of those actually played at one time or another now), and I know that it's not a true Gibson, and as long as it's clear to everyone concerned that, despite the name on the headstock, it's not an original, I'm just fine with it. Ferrari bird dogs the kit builders that do splash bodies in fiberglass of their old cars, but if you buy a lesser (like a GTE) Ferrari and have one of the really good replica builders (plan on $200K plus) build a California Spyder out of it, you can put "Ferrari" all over it if you like. The chassis and engine numbers will give away its real identity anyway. People buy rusty old chassis sitting in a barn and build whole cars from them, and Ferrari will lend a willing hand. But do a fiberglass splash off an old Lusso and try to sell it and Ferrari's lawyers will be on you like white on rice. Replicas are different from rip-offs. Gibson itself builds replicas of its own guitars, but they're not particularly accurate. If you want an accurate replica but you don't want an original, you have to find something like one of Peter's old guitars. I wouldn't (and couldn't) touch an original California Spyder, and certainly couldn't see myself driving a million-dollar museum piece around town. But I'd have no compunctions about paying supercar money (if I had it) for a replica... Rip-offs have to do with intention. If you intend to try to pass off one of Max's replicas as an original '59, then it's a rip-off/scam/fraud, and in that case I'm real interested in seeing you go to jail <G>.

05-07-2009, 04:30 AM	#46 (permalink)
George "M" Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Using GIBSON name being not a GIBSON, is trademark infridgement. And it's illegal. Selling replica as genuine is also a crime.

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singlecut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in the land of dial up Posts: 2,024 Thanks: 43 Thanked 103 Times in 18 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas 4 of my 6 replicas say gibson. they were sold to me as replicas and i would do the same. but, you would have to be a fool to think they were 58/59's or even historics if i offended anyone , sorry

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Amast3rMind69 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas how about you not build me a replica and just make it a bit skinnier... 59 les paul but a skinny as a strat...

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mikespitzer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas There are plenty of companies that make fine replicas in all price ranges... Tuscany guitars - Rush page Tuscany guitars - Arrow model page Tuscany guitars - Rush page

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