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  1. FloridaSam

    How Much Is a COA Worth?

    That's what I did, just to have it. I put more faith in an email than an easily faked COA. They verified it's birthday, original reseller and all specs.
  2. FloridaSam

    How Much Is a COA Worth?

    I couldn't care less about the COA.... But my R0, they "lost" the paperwork. The guitar was new from an authorized dealer, I got $1,500.00 off. The guitar itself was perfect in every way. I jumped on the deal. Guess what? I love the guitar and don't miss the COA at all.
  3. FloridaSam

    what are some of the other fingerboard materials used on Gibsons in the last 10 years or so?

    2011 Classic Custom with baked maple. I love it way more than I expected and wish it was still an option.
  4. FloridaSam

    Think i just lined up a good deal. How much value does not having COA remove?

    I had GC knock $1,500.00 off my R0 because they "lost" the case, case candy and COA. I was bummed but they did give me a new, correct case. The guitar was "the one" so I took the discount. I emailed Gibson with photos and have their response that the guitar is authentic. It's not the COA but...
  5. FloridaSam

    NGD! The Tweed Ampocaster

    I thought the same thing, he needs a new name.
  6. FloridaSam

    NGD! The Tweed Ampocaster

    Basswood, why it's so light. The sides are mahogany veneer.
  7. FloridaSam

    NGD! The Tweed Ampocaster

    I saw this pop up on Facebook Marketplace today for $250 and I couldn't get it fast enough. I met the builder, a really nice guy, this was his second build and had much more $$ in it but has new ideas to build and wanted this to go to a good home, which it did. Body is all made from scratch...
  8. FloridaSam

    Anyone run a Variac?

    I have a few vintage amps including a 1962 Band Master that wants 113v. My outlets put out between 123-126. I bought an AmpRx Brown Box. One of the best decisions ever. Amps sound better and run MUCH cooler.
  9. FloridaSam

    NAD '65 Fender Deluxe!

    I'd been eyeing this one for a while locally and pulled the trigger yesterday. I'm in the minority but I really dig the non-Reverb Deluxes. Smaller, lighter, cleaner and cheaper than it's reverb brother. This one is a true transition model as it has Post CBS face plates and Pre CBS tube chart...
  10. FloridaSam

    Lets see your #1 Les Paul

  11. FloridaSam

    Post Your Historic Bourbon Bursts!

    I hope a Dark Bourbon Fade is ok. 2018 R0
  12. FloridaSam

    Recommendations for a case better than the Lifton 5-latch type for R8

    The new "vintage" cases scare the crap out of me. Last year I bought a LP that came with this SKB Flight case on wheels. It's heavy, but I immediately transfered my R0 to this case. It hugs the entire neck and body. Waterproof, air tight like a Pelican case. Definitely the best case I've seen...
  13. FloridaSam

    NGD! My first Custom Shop. R0

    I've been hunting for "The One" for about 16 years. Life, circumstances, other wants etc kept me from pulling the trigger. Today all the planets aligned. The color I listed after, the top I dreamed of, the perfect neck profile, and a price I would never see again. 2018 R0 Dark Bourbon Fade...
  14. FloridaSam

    Antiquity 2x neck pickups

    My GC had a mispriced set of Antiquities I picked up for $89.00 ea. The catch is they're both neck pickups. I've owned real PAFs, T-Tops, Pat sticker et Al in the past. There were no "neck/bridge" differences with these so I took a chance. I wanted a undereound, airy, honky tone for a bright...
  15. FloridaSam

    NGD! 1974 Byrdland.

    I will admit I have really stubby short fingers. This neck was made for me. Very comfortable and a really nice profile too. Definitely different than a Strat but I find it a lot easier for me. It amazes me that Clapton, with his Alien long fingers was a fan of this model.
  16. FloridaSam

    NGD! 1974 Byrdland.

    I haven't been to a guitar shop in over 3 months. Definitely the longest stretch in 35 years. I've been very fortunate during the quarantine time and finally today I got to go to my favorite shop. I sold z few things over the months so I had every intention of buying myself a bourbon burst R8...
  17. FloridaSam

    I've got your tags.

    I was going through some boxes of crap this weekend and found these two tags. If one of these belongs to your guitar, post a pic and I'll send it out to you. '59 Reissue 9-3553 R8 8-1861 I've had these probably since 2002-2004 .
  18. FloridaSam

    Gibson Country Gent

    I owned one in 1998. It was a great guitar but just way too big for me. Both the fretboard and body were too much for me. Other than that fit, finish and tone were top tier.
  19. FloridaSam

    NGD! Explorer ...I'm in trouble

    After buying a Les Paul Jr. And a Les Paul Classic Custom this month I promised no more guitars this year. My pawn shop delivered again. I'm 99% sure this Explorer came from the same place the Classic Custom did. Both have the same upgraded tailpiece and same pickup change. Burstbucker pro in...
  20. FloridaSam

    I finally found out what the CM standa for in some model names

    Chicken Marsala?


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