I recently purchased Gibson ES-339. When I received it I quickly looked it over, restrung it & began playing it along with some of my other fave guitars. Fast forward a couple of months & as I was getting ready to restring it again, I noticed some irregularities on the back of the headstock.
One of the irregularities appears to be an error on my part, where an 'impression' appears to have resulted from a clip-on tuner being left on the guitar. The second irregularity is more concerning; it appears an "X" is 'formed' over much of the serial number. I don't believe it was caused by anything clipped to the guitar as none of my clip-on tuners have that attachment 'footprint.' I'm now wondering if I may have bought a refurbished or factory second guitar that was mistakenly sold off as new. I'm looking for feedback on what the "X" may indicate, if anything. I've also reached out to the retailer & to Gibson USA, hoping they may be able to give me some background on the serial number.
The retailer I purchased this from has, at least for me, been great to deal with in the past. I've bought multiple guitars, amps, etc. from them over the years & this is the first instance where something 'wonky' occurred. Only once before have I ever had to return anything (an amp with a power switch issue) & expect they'll be fair regarding this, whatever "this" is. lol
Thanks in advance for any & all feedback, it's much appreciated!
Dave
One of the irregularities appears to be an error on my part, where an 'impression' appears to have resulted from a clip-on tuner being left on the guitar. The second irregularity is more concerning; it appears an "X" is 'formed' over much of the serial number. I don't believe it was caused by anything clipped to the guitar as none of my clip-on tuners have that attachment 'footprint.' I'm now wondering if I may have bought a refurbished or factory second guitar that was mistakenly sold off as new. I'm looking for feedback on what the "X" may indicate, if anything. I've also reached out to the retailer & to Gibson USA, hoping they may be able to give me some background on the serial number.
The retailer I purchased this from has, at least for me, been great to deal with in the past. I've bought multiple guitars, amps, etc. from them over the years & this is the first instance where something 'wonky' occurred. Only once before have I ever had to return anything (an amp with a power switch issue) & expect they'll be fair regarding this, whatever "this" is. lol
Thanks in advance for any & all feedback, it's much appreciated!
Dave