ourmaninthenorth
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Re: Restoring my 1960 'Burst... need HELP..!!
As long as people accept it and don't speak of it, there will be muppets.No wonder the UK gets such a bad rap in the vintage guitar circles with Muppet's like these floating about..
I would like to apologize IF Ian is Ian and not Gareth.
Because that would make him a victim.
A strange one because he carefully chooses what to believe. In his own interest.
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Blimey, you internet warriors make me giggle....! No I am NOT Gareth! He's far uglier than me for a start! But he did broker the guitar on behalf of Elite Guitars (who incidentally have an amazing collection). In fact one of the pics of The Nile (!) I posted was taken in his living room when I bought it last November.... and against which I part-exchanged my Wine Red '79 Custom. So very sorry, but no conspiracy. Jeeez you guys crack me up..!! :rofl
Incidentally having spoken to Gareth (and his boss) this morning, some of you need to get deleting comments about certain of their guitars being 'fake'... unless you particularly fancy a day in Court defending a libel & defamation rap. Could cost you a lot of dosh in damages and Court fees. They're apparently consulting solicitors as I type....
As long as people accept it and don't speak of it, there will be muppets.
ALERT....DAMAGE CONTROL....Your pathetic attempt to intimidate LPF members who have called you out for your fake '60 Burst. It's a common tactic to use threats of civil action when backed into a corner. Unfortunately for you, the threats ring hollow. First of all, no American is subject to British civil tort law last time I checked. Nor would an American be bound to respond to a court subpoena issued from a British court.
Your reputation here is forever tarnished by a mis-guided attempt to prop up a fake '60 Burst replica, and a poor one at that. Get out of town while you can. You're not wanted here! Scat! :hee:hank:fc
Seriously!?! :wah
He is more of a Burst expert than anyone in this thread, except Vic perhaps.
Please state your "Burst credentials" that make you an "expert". I would sure like to hear this. :hmm
And a notable number of people consistently refusing to swallow this nonsense are from the UK.
I repeat, a notable number.
This has little to do where one is from, more where one is coming from.
Tom, it's my understanding that Terry's a luthier, not a dealer or authenticator. Do I have that incorrect? If so, then I'll take it back, but regardless, his fictionalized narrative has no basis in fact.
As I've said, I've put my time in trying to forge these things. I've learned how to spot shit. I have also done restorations and refinishes that were not spotted by at least half a dozen respected vintage dealers in So Cal. I don't have to have yours or Vic's bonafides, but I know things about Gibson finishes that you may not know. I honestly don't know why you are staking your credibility behind this fugazi. Look at his truss rod pics again. Ask Terry what he thinks of that!
Seriously, I respect your history with these guitars, but I think you should trust your origin instinct. This guitar is wrong on so many levels.
Can I say that this comes out all wrong :wah:biggrin:
That was what I was trying to say. but I'm not English... :rofl
But yes, I wouldn't know of any other country where people like the Harrisons could continue as if nothing has happened...
And the list gets longer...
That was what I was trying to say. but I'm not English... :rofl
But yes, I wouldn't know of any other country where people like the Harrisons could continue as if nothing has happened...
And the list gets longer...
Now I understand the interest for the '56-'57 "white burst" a couple of minutes ago... laIt comes out exactly as intended. Any guitar that I worked on or made was represented as such when I sold it, and I make sure to leave my signature in the cavity (starting after my friend started passing off my '68 V refin as real, after he promised not to do so). Simply as a point of pride, I have tried to learn how to do things indistinguishable from the originals, and have put the research and hours in. Blackguards still being my weak suit, but I'm working on it.
Now I understand the interest for the '56-'57 "white burst" a couple of minutes ago... la
I think Carson does a pretty good job with the blackguards... at least on picture
ALERT....DAMAGE CONTROL....Your pathetic attempt to intimidate LPF members who have called you out for your fake '60 Burst. It's a common tactic to use threats of civil action when backed into a corner. Unfortunately for you, the threats ring hollow. First of all, no American is subject to British civil tort law last time I checked. Nor would an American be bound to respond to a court subpoena issued from a British court.
Your reputation here is forever tarnished by a mis-guided attempt to prop up a fake '60 Burst replica, and a poor one at that. Get out of town while you can. You're not wanted here! Scat! :hee:hank:fc
honestly don't know why you are staking your credibility behind this fugazi.
The vendor is UK based, as am I, hence UK jurisdiction. DYOR...