Where and why do people buy Chibsons?

[drgonzo1969]

Where do people buy Chibson guitars? I want an Ace Frehley type Les Paul with the burst and triple pickups. Im aware of harley benton and shit but I want it to say Gibson on it. I have gone down the kit road before and I love doing that but I dont have a good spray set up so finishing is a hassle.

 

[Aentons]

You have to go down to the crossroads....

 

[hamerfan]

AliExpress would be my guess. There are loads of unboxing vids of Chibson guitars on YouTube.

 

[DAJE]

AliExpress for sure. I'm a long time AE user, and I'd recommend making small and inexpensive purchases to begin with, because it's definitely not a western e-shopping experience. Caveat emptor is as true in modern China as it was in ancient Rome.

 

[DeadAirMD]

Caveat emptor

I done learnt a new phrase this morn

 

[andare]

I done learnt a new phrase this morn

AKA let the buyer beware.

I highly recommend this Carlin bit about advertising. Stay for the punchline

 

[spi]

Chiitar Center or Chiwater

 

[drgonzo1969]

Found one. This thing looks pretty gnarly

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803983905905.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.60c071d4NZctK3&browser_id=d7b5e6a4229b4d17b166a3bba53cbc7e&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=vfxhvjnuecawninn18a6ce24fe520f164c40252f07&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%21540.98%21432.78%21%21%21339.00%21%21%4021224e1416940438855547174d0b50%2112000028264054917%21sea%21US%210%21A&algo_pvid=fd050996-8db2-49a0-9db7-a43bfd9a0cfc&_universallink=1&m_page_id=vfxhvjnuecawninn18a6ce24fe520f164c40252f07

 

[HamishR]

Not to be a Mr Poo-poo but it is probably illegal to import a counterfeit guitar. The chances are slim I guess but it could be seized by customs. Just so that you are aware! Not sure how rigorous they are where you live but these things do happen.

 

[Erik S]

Screw you Mr Poo Poo! I say go for it!!

Just kidding @HamishR. Probably sound advice.

Seriously though, I’m pretty curious to see what you’d get for your $271.

 

[Aentons]

I'll be mr poo poo. It was made by a chlid slave. You're a fucking asshole hole if you buy it

 

[Erik S]

I'll be mr poo poo. It was made by a chlid slave. You're a fucking asshole hole if you buy it

That’s a little harsh. Who do you think is making all these capacitors?

 

[Aentons]

That’s a little harsh. Who do you think is making all these capacitors?

You shouldn't buy fake capacitors either. Child slavery is harsh too.

 

[EZS]

Last Xmas I did what Id never say I do. I was so lucky to get my money back. It was ridiculously horrible. I went with the YouTube videos saying a fret level will do it to these. I think these guys are paid by the Chinese to move Chibsons. Just say No.

 

[drgonzo1969]

Haha wow! I mean you aren’t the first or last to call me a fucking asshole. I think that’s probably a bit of an overreaction but whatever. I’m not going to get into a political debate about china’s issues. And I’m sure as hell not boycotting all products from china. This isn’t the place for politics.

 

[Feral Feline]

All forumites here who've visited a Chinese factory of any sort, raise your hand...

 

[drgonzo1969]

I found the same guitar on eBay. I’m gonna snag one of there eventually so I can use PayPal. A little more buyer protection than aliexpress

 

[drgonzo1969]

Haha

You shouldn't buy fake capacitors either. Child slavery is harsh too.

I agree! Stop buying fake capacitors assholes!

 

[Aentons]

Sorry to be the asshole folks but I don't think it's about Gibson or politics or China or any of that.

This guy says it all here:

The Dark Side Of Counterfeit Guitars

If you buy counterfeit guitars, you are supporting modern day slavery. Now that I have your attention. With all of the hullabaloo surrounding Gibson’s video threatening to s…

chucksguitargeekery.wordpress.com

 

[owlexifry]

just buy a secondhand vintage japanese LP and congratulate yourself later.