R9 w/Sloppy Burst Job?

[ARandall]

Looking at bursts, you see a lot with very irregular burst patterns......even ones that are not overly faded. But there is certainly the 'spray overlap' issue which seems to be very common even on faded examples.

 

[indeedido]

I like it. You guys don't. Cool.

 

[Duane_the_tub]

I like it too.

 

[swampblues]

Ok I own a fade that to me looks very well blended but that green lemon seems to stop fade very fast

 

[swampblues]

these are pretty terrible too...and I sometimes like the fade look but this on such a nice top just flat out sucks

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Candidate for a refinish with the beautiful grain on it

 

[goodvibes]

 

[MagneticTape]

I feel kind of bad for pointing this out. I have a tendency to notice lack of symmetry and it bugs me far more than it should - it's my problem and the world has enough critics so I should keep it to myself. If you like your guitar, that is literally all that matters, screw everyone else.

 

[boola1]

I feel kind of bad for pointing this out. I have a tendency to notice lack of symmetry and it bugs me far more than it should - it's my problem and the world has enough critics so I should keep it to myself. If you like your guitar, that is literally all that matters, screw everyone else.

Don't feel bad, everyone's entitled to their opinion.

I think it must be intentional. I guess they need to change something each year to mix things up and try to generate sales.

Here's my new 2013, Shameless opportunity to post another pic

 

[jaycoyoyo]

If it plays and feels good, it wouldn't bother me. If I was in the market and had the coin for this, it would not bother me. I would not mind a price drop for this type of imperfection. I have a similar feeling about the controversial 2015 model year and Richlite Customs.

-Jay

 

[Bob poole]

 

[Bob poole]

My 2008 Burst,I think is a pretty nice finish job ...I've had a Junior & a GoldTop that were both somewhat sloppy,GoldTop arrived (new) with a chip underneath the screw that attaches the pickguard to the bracket..Dealer actually refunded $150 of my purchase price.

 

[TrippyStormtrooper]

“When you buy something nice, you pay for it’s qualities. When you buy something expensive, you pay for it’s imperfections” - me, about 15 seconds ago.

 

[Tinpan]

Agree - at $6500 they should have better quality control....that is a lot of money for most people....and it may be a once in a lifetime buy for somebody. Maybe the fumes were getting to the painter?

 

[jlb32]

I personally am not big of the fades or the uneven bursts. I know what GIbson is trying to represent with them but to many, not in the know, they just look "off" or poorly painted.

IMO if they want to simulate a uneven burst, due to playing wear, they should also add a small wear spot to the wood. At least that way it's obvious why the burst is uneven and it doesn't look to many as just being a poor paint job.

Everyone has their likes and dislikes though so if you love them then that is all that matters and just play the crap out of it.

 

[ARandall]

Agree - at $6500 they should have better quality control....that is a lot of money for most people....and it may be a once in a lifetime buy for somebody. Maybe the fumes were getting to the painter?

Have you not bothered to read the thread before chipping in with a redundant comment??

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

The Gibson employee who painted your guitar has been reassigned to shipping and receiving.

 

[nkd]

After seeing the Premier Guitar Gibson factory tour video I understand why the bursts are all different.

 

[Tinpan]

Have you not bothered to read the thread before chipping in with a redundant comment??

Oh no - I have been given a ticket by the thread police. Excuse me officer. Moral of the story - read the entire thread because if you should repeat something from another post you could be eligible for ridicule - get a life.

 

[KS 5150]

It's unfortunate they let Mickey McGuire go during the shakeup. He is a masterful burst sprayer. I think he painted my 2013 R9, & I'm very lucky to have it

 

[HIDDEN]

Not sure such details matter much for guitars that are made to look and feel old?