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Anakin2Solo · May 22nd, 2012, 07:15 PM

I am both excited and bummed right now.

I just got my first pro line Gretsch. It is a beautiful G6120TM. The finish on the top of this guitar is amazing. The action and tone are even more so. I own a 5120 with TV Jones pickups, and this blows it away in both feel and tone.

Now the bad news. I turn it over and see this:

and this

I want to cry. The seller packed the warranty materials under the guitar in the case. I believe this damaged was caused by the papers rubbing against the guitar during transport. What do I do?

*I did try polishing it, but it is in the finish.

I got a great price on this guitar $1600, but it was described as not a scratch on it. I already sold my Sunburst 5120 to help pay for this. I still have my orange 5120 w/TVs. I can live with the damage, but how much does this hurt the resale value?

I sent the seller a message and asked for a 10% refund for the damage. I have 14 days to return the guitar for a full refund. I am sure I could get Ebay to cover the return shipping because of the damage. But I sure love the feel and tone of this baby. Are they ALL this good?

I really could use some advise from you guys here as this is a Major expense for me and I have a 1 year old at home. $1600 is a lot of money to my family. Thanks for any advise.

dgshooter · May 22nd, 2012, 07:25 PM

If you can get the 10% and be happy with it go that route. If not, return it well before the 14 day return period.

Also remember, you love the tone and you got a great price. Plus the scratches are on the back where only your belly button will see them.

fender62custom · May 22nd, 2012, 07:28 PM

That's a shame!!! the ball is in your court...you have 14 days to return...the guitar as advertised as scratch free...if the seller is on the ball he'd be wanting to make this right for you...their packing has created this mess so it should be fixed from their end...can you be happy with some sort of discount...only you can answer that...i'd be wanting more than 10% off...more like 15%..you have 14 days so it may not bother you so much as your disappointment subsides...and any $$$ coming back can go towards the bills.

Anakin2Solo · May 22nd, 2012, 07:33 PM

Wow. I already got a response from the seller. He offered to refund $200 (more than I asked for). He was very sorry and promised it was not there when he shipped it. I doubt I will ever sell this baby unless times get real tough. So I accepted the refund and will give him great feedback. He could have been very difficult about it and he chose to right. I am sad about the damage, but I am greatful there are still quality people like him. I am sure I will love playing this guitar for years. I will post some better pictures later of the good side. I am sure glad the damage is on the back. I couldn't handle it on the front.

Thanks for the quick responces.

fender62custom · May 22nd, 2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Anakin2Solo

Wow. I already got a response from the seller. He offered to refund $200 (more than I asked for). He was very sorry and promised it was not there when he shipped it. I doubt I will ever sell this baby unless times get real tough. So I accepted the refund and will give him great feedback. He could have been very difficult about it and he chose to right. I am sad about the damage, but I am greatful there are still quality people like him. I am sure I will love playing this guitar for years. I will post some better pictures later of the good side. I am sure glad the damage is on the back. I couldn't handle it on the front.

Thanks for the quick responces.

FANTASTIC!!! that's a great result...very professional response from the seller.. $200 seems about right..a great result all round..enjoy your beast!!! cheers!!

freddyfingers · May 22nd, 2012, 07:40 PM

If it really bothers you, see if you can gets pro to buff it out for the 200 you got in return. But then again, 200 will buy three days worth of diapers, so weigh it out. Either way you have a guitar that from your explanation plays like the gods sent you their muse, so, seeing how in due time, all guitars get scratches, its the mojo thing, chill out. And Congrats!

cybermgk · May 22nd, 2012, 07:50 PM

Also, give this a try Guitar Scratch Remover. It works like they advertise.

stevo · May 22nd, 2012, 07:51 PM

That guitar is probably worth $1600 WITH the damage.

6stings · May 22nd, 2012, 07:59 PM

Happy NGD! Good that you had to deal with a nice guy!

I bet you can have someone to spray the back of the guitar with a thin clear coat!

Wait until your 1 year old be 10-12 and start meesing with the guitars, then I'll ask you about the expences

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Synchro · May 22nd, 2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyfingers

If it really bothers you, see if you can gets pro to buff it out for the 200 you got in return. But then again, 200 will buy three days worth of diapers, so weigh it out. Either way you have a guitar that from your explanation plays like the gods sent you their muse, so, seeing how in due time, all guitars get scratches, its the mojo thing, chill out. And Congrats!

I had a much worse nick in a poly finished guitar and got it repaired by a local luthier. When it was done you couldn't find the repair.

fender62custom · May 22nd, 2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyfingers

But then again, 200 will buy three days worth of diapers, so weigh it out. And Congrats!

Hey Freddy!!! does he need to weigh the diapers before or after they are used. ..need some clarification!!!

Scott Fraser · May 22nd, 2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cybermgk

Also, give this a try Guitar Scratch Remover. It works like they advertise.

I can vouch for this too. I recently bought a used PRS that had major pick scratches where a pickguard would normally go. Guitar Scratch Remover & some intensive elbow grease returned it to a high gloss & made all but the worst scratches disappear. I'll bet it could fix the back of this 6120 real nice.

Scott Fraser

68GuitarPlayer · May 22nd, 2012, 08:31 PM

Nice guitar with killer flame on it! Buff the scratches and enjoy!

Anakin2Solo · May 22nd, 2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 6stings

Wait until your 1 year old be 10-12 and start meesing with the guitars, then I'll ask you about the expences

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My 1 yr old already plays

I built him a 4 string guitar because he was always playing mine. I was shocked how quickly he learned to hold a pick. That said, he will not be touching this baby. Daddy has his toys

I will check out that scratch remover on another guitar with surface sratches first. I can live with these. My main issue was resale value IF I ever NEEDED to sell it. I do not plan to.

Anakin2Solo · May 22nd, 2012, 09:41 PM

Here is my baby's better half

I will be putting a clear pickguard on soon.
Here is my other baby:

Good looking couple

Scott Fraser · May 22nd, 2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Anakin2Solo

Here is my baby's better half

Tiger Maple is so awesome!

fender62custom · May 22nd, 2012, 09:48 PM

Simply stunning!!!!

texasdw · May 22nd, 2012, 10:13 PM

Wow!! That is one fantastic looking guitar. If it were me I wouldn't even put a pickguard on it - even a clear one. But I'm a fingerpicker. Anyway, that wood is just too pretty to cover up.

BTW, I think the deal, along with the seller's partial refund is still an excellent value.

Congrats!

Lizardkinged · May 23rd, 2012, 12:01 AM

I actually took my picguard off, because it didnt fit with the traditional looks of the guitar for some reason. It just seemed like a Tuner-car Spoiler on a Cadillac.

Pete Gorilla · May 23rd, 2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lizardkinged

I actually took my picguard off, because it didnt fit with the traditional looks of the guitar for some reason. It just seemed like a Tuner-car Spoiler on a Cadillac.

You are absolutely right. I removed right after my purchased it 14 years ago, but not just food the reason of proper look. It's on the way of finger picking, flat picking and basically everything. I cannot grab the Bigbsy fast enough over the the pickguard, there is no enough space, and cannot push it down enough.

About the damages on the back of the guitar... I went insane when it was scratched first by my bucks, but now it looks like the map of Tokyo from a satellite, and I don't mind it. Make the whole thing personal.