Where and why do people buy Chibsons?

[xefned]

I'm catching thread late. @drgonzo1969, did you already order the AliExpress Ace model?

If not, I would seriously consider paying the $83 shipping from Germany and getting an Indonesian-made model with good reviews.

At least with Harley Benton, you know what you're getting.

 

[drgonzo1969]

I'm catching thread late. @drgonzo1969, did you already order the AliExpress Ace model?

If not, I would seriously consider paying the $83 shipping from Germany and getting an Indonesian-made model with good reviews.

At least with Harley Benton, you know what you're getting.

haven’t ordered yet. I will probably purchase in November. Still perusing options

 

[Erik S]

I think I may have to double down and get an Paul Stanley Iceman as well.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805030147224.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.201579008kTeJU&algo_pvid=0afdc15e-6340-4a8d-a8f5-292ebf726fc5&algo_exp_id=0afdc15e-6340-4a8d-a8f5-292ebf726fc5-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21261.44%21261.44%21%21%211900.00%21%21%402101d4a716954469999018250ed3ad%2112000032221606607%21sea%21US%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=VTuxaRLTJvQL

I feel like I’d constantly be trying to clean off the fingerprints. Not to mention the cocaine residue.

 

[drgonzo1969]

Ya that’s essentially what I am buying the Iceman for. I have plenty of guitars that play and sound fucking great but I don’t have a good guitar for blasting rails.

I feel like I’d constantly be trying to clean off the fingerprints. Not to mention the cocaine residue.

 

[drgonzo1969]

Toan is in the rails

 

[fig]

Toan is in the rails

A huge part of good toan is found here ->

 

[KR Sound]

I’m entertaining the idea of picking up a Chibson to mess around with, but have now idea where to get one from. Are the Ali ones a shot in the dark, rolling the dice?

 

[drgonzo1969]

I’m entertaining the idea of picking up a Chibson to mess around with, but have now idea where to get one from. Are the Ali ones a shot in the dark, rolling the dice?

I still haven’t rolled the dice and actually purchased one yet. But from what I remember watching on YouTube reviews, they vary pretty widely in quality. Some YouTube reviews recommended going with eBay because you can sometimes get a responsive seller who has the guitar on hand and can answer questions about that specific instrument… but ya seems like a dice roll on quality. I am still jonesing for an Ace Frehley sparkle blue les paul but I also came across some cool Zemaitus knockoffs. I still want to buy one in the next couple months but unexpected surgery bills put that idea on hold for now.

 

[KR Sound]

I still haven’t rolled the dice and actually purchased one yet. But from what I remember watching on YouTube reviews, they vary pretty widely in quality. Some YouTube reviews recommended going with eBay because you can sometimes get a responsive seller who has the guitar on hand and can answer questions about that specific instrument… but ya seems like a dice roll on quality. I am still jonesing for an Ace Frehley sparkle blue les paul but I also came across some cool Zemaitus knockoffs. I still want to buy one in the next couple months but unexpected surgery bills put that idea on hold for now.

I hear ya. I joined a couple FB groups to see what’s up with everything.

 

[drgonzo1969]

I hear ya. I joined a couple FB groups to see what’s up with everything.

Keep me posted on any developments

 

[chris.knudson]

Well, if you decide to get one, let us know what you think. Personally, I couldn't do it. It's just another example of China trying to pass of counterfeit goods. For me personally, I think I'd rather buy an Epiphone Les Paul before I'd buy a Chibson, but I'm also not here to judge. If you try one and you think it's worth it, let us know.

 

[KR Sound]

Ya, I go back and forth on the morality of it all. I’ve read many of these are nicer than the Epiphones and may have similar employees [source needed]. If I can get one without the name on it, that’s cool too. We’ll see.

 

[Giorfida]

Someone should rename Aliexpress to “Chitar Center”

 

[MBFX]

You're probably better off with a nice Burny or Greco. Sure, they aren't $150 anymore, but they're still a good deal compared to anything of similar build quality.

 

[Aentons]

Ya, I go back and forth on the morality of it all. I’ve read many of these are nicer than the Epiphones and may have similar employees [source needed].

The Epiphone relation is just myth to make people feel better about doing something they know they shouldn't

If I can get one without the name on it, that’s cool too. We’ll see.

Be sure to also ask them to soak the fretboard in adrenochrome.

 

[drgonzo1969]

what do you guys think about this one? I know eddie didnt use a les paul but I think frankenstrat motif looks sick on a les paul. Plus i've been wanting a floyd rose les paul. Its a stupid guitar but thats what chibson is for... hate it? love it?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805995005676.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.1536xmwFxmwFmw&algo_pvid=10f10a14-b058-49f5-8f5d-3f0fbf9e4a92&algo_exp_id=10f10a14-b058-49f5-8f5d-3f0fbf9e4a92-1&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21404.45%21404.45%21%21%213078.00%213078.00%21%402101f49617065131071606001e47d3%2112000036164943646%21sea%21US%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=EMqF0Form1tF&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

 

[HamishR]

Just what a cheap crappy Les Paul needs - a locking bridge to remove any last vestige of tone it might have had! You asked, and that's my opinion. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot barge pole. But I'm not the target market. Only you can judge what will make you happy!

 

[Erik S]

My first electric had a Floyd so they have a special place in my heart. I could take or leave the franken-paint, but gold hardware is always a no-go for me.

 

[Feral Feline]

Lifeson & Gibson didn't get the memo about Floyds on LPs.

I guess they're just Epiphoning it in...

 

[drgonzo1969]

Lifeson & Gibson didn't get the memo about Floyds on LPs.

I guess they're just Epiphoning it in...

That is the best looking epiphone i've seen... I love the axcess carve. I did the axcess carve on the last two les paul kit guitars I built.