What corners were cut on the production models

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I totally agree my white SD1 is not a "typical" production series guitar in terms of quality (my black SD1 and all of the other happy customers are evidence of that) and I honestly appreciate the offer, man. That is really cool of you to do that for me.

But it's 99% done already. The lower side was cake to fix (just smoothed the radius, didn't even hit wood) and a couple of passes with some touch-up paint to build up 1/32" of corner on the top side and it's looking really good when I test-fitted the neck this morning.

The only issue remaining is the 19th fret, which will take me literally 10 minutes to fix.

So I'll put it this way, I'm happy with it... I'm kind of having fun with it. I guess I like to fix guitars as much as play them.

I'm not in any way discouraging people from buying these, but do think they should be on the look out for the occasional "dog." Obviously, it can happen, and has, and probably will again.

[beachjammer]

I haven't given up on it... 1/32" is not worth giving up on something. FYI, GM Arctic White is a pretty good match.

Ordered some parts for the black one this morning... The black Korean Floyd will become a spare parts donor, to fix the OFR on my DK1.

Just to get things back on track. I was at my local dealer this morning which is the same place I bought my Pagan Gold So Cal. He has a white SD-1 in there. I checked it out throughly and it is pretty much perfect. It doesn't have any of the issues your guitar has or anything resembling those issues. It was an immaculate and fantastic guitar. I even saw a few birdseyes creeping out of the maple neck. As a matter of fact he has several USA production series Charvels in his shop and none of them have any issues. So with that said, I think that your guitar is just one that got under the radar of QC and I really feel like if you bring it to their attention they'll make it right with you and make you happy. You don't have to take it back to the dealer you got it from or even your closest service center. You can send it to any service center of your choosing. They actually let me take my 2005 reissue Charvel to a certified Fender tech which was closer for me than the service center and someone I trusted. That's one of the advantages of having someone like FMIC as the parent company. Once it was in the techs hands things went like clockwork. I can give you the name and email address of the guy at FMIC I dealt with if need be. Just PM me and I'll send you the info. He was fantastic to work with!

[roodyrocker]

I have no complaints about GC's used guitars. I got my Custom Shop Kelly (Ex-Jack Frost guitar) there as well as a one hum pointy/OFR USA Charvel, and of course a used Rhoads LTD

[Dogbone]

What idiot thought that up?

I mean, how the hell are you supposed to spot the dented-up used guitars when they're scattered amongst all those dented up new guitars?

Now that's funny... and true as well

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

What idiot thought that up?

I mean, how the hell are you supposed to spot the dented-up used guitars when they're scattered amongst all those dented up new guitars?

[Spivonious]

My local GC got rid of their used wall and just started mixing the used guitars in with the new ones. It makes it even more impossible to find things in there.

[jet66]

I picked up J0034 at a GC for $500. The only time I've ever been really lucky, so far.

[Rupe]

The GC that I used to go to when I still lived in CO almost always had a bunch of cool high-end used guitars and amps.

[Flatpicker]

Wow! I'm really impressed on THAT one. Have a big David Cassidy tribute thing going?

Just kidding. Someone else played one as well (maybe David Soul or equal?)

The Guild Sg's (what were they the 400's or something-can't remember) have tempted me more than once as well. That's a nice axe to have laying around at those kinds of prices. Next you'll tell me you want a blonde/maple board Ronson LP or a Dan Armstrong. Man, you're out of the 70's big time. It's a cool thing though.

I haven't seen (outside of Ebay) more than one or 2 Breadwinners in 20 years. Yeah, GC can have some used stuff sometimes. It's a tough deal..GC....although to be fair Ebay has destroyed the used departments almost everywhere other than vintage shops....good luck searching.

Yeah, well.
I know that those funky shapes are not everyone's cup of tea.
Got a couple of good deals in the past.
NOS MM Bongo 5 for $900.00, Dano 59 RI for $94.00.
I keep an eye out for a gently used MM Silo also.

A Dan Armstrong would be cool though, and I've been eying the maple boarded Agile LP's for that 70's vibe.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I've made a couple of scores at Guitar Center but from my experience, there is very little worthwhile on the "used" rack at Guitar Center, and Sam Ash doesn't buy used guitars anymore, just do trade-ins, so they have almost nothing.

The whole "relic" phenomenon has led kids to believe that dragging their guitar around by the strap and letting their dog chew on it makes it "cool" and that's mostly what I see on the Used Wall at Guitar Center. They had a used black Flying V that wasn't very old at all (couple years) and the lower front looked like a bag of walnuts. $799 for this POS. No, thank you.

[85 San Dimas]

I got my Boogie Mk II from a GC for $400 because they (and a lot of people) have no idea how to dial in a Boogie.

I love old Boogies.....some of the newer ones, yeah it could be a little less......well, let's just say they must be able to buy thier knobs a lot cheaper in bulk. But the amps rock.

[85 San Dimas]

Actually, I do a GC run to go thru their used inventory.
You can get off brands pretty cheap, because they don't know what they are.
I'm holding out for a Breadwinner, but have seen Ovation Vipers for $250 without a mark on them.

Also the Guild SG's are seriously under appreciated there.

Wow! I'm really impressed on THAT one. Have a big David Cassidy tribute thing going?

Just kidding. Someone else played one as well (maybe David Soul or equal?)

The Guild Sg's (what were they the 400's or something-can't remember) have tempted me more than once as well. That's a nice axe to have laying around at those kinds of prices. Next you'll tell me you want a blonde/maple board Ronson LP or a Dan Armstrong. Man, you're out of the 70's big time. It's a cool thing though.

I haven't seen (outside of Ebay) more than one or 2 Breadwinners in 20 years. Yeah, GC can have some used stuff sometimes. It's a tough deal..GC....although to be fair Ebay has destroyed the used departments almost everywhere other than vintage shops....good luck searching.

[Grandturk]

I got my Boogie Mk II from a GC for $400 because they (and a lot of people) have no idea how to dial in a Boogie.

[Flatpicker]

You said a mouthful and I quoted the one universal truism. Yep, it deserves a thread.

I just saw black So-Cals and Sd2's (new) on sale for $799 today. if you're paying more than that..........well, I wouldn't.

Guitar Center..great for keyboard players I guess but if you love Guitars its a vast wasteland. Too bad no one clues the younger kids in, but we try.

Don't give on the white guitar dude....follow up with a warranty claim...

Actually, I do a GC run to go thru their used inventory.
You can get off brands pretty cheap, because they don't know what they are.
I'm holding out for a Breadwinner, but have seen Ovation Vipers for $250 without a mark on them.

Also the Guild SG's are seriously under appreciated there.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Don't give on the white guitar dude....

I haven't given up on it... 1/32" is not worth giving up on something. FYI, GM Arctic White is a pretty good match.

Ordered some parts for the black one this morning... The black Korean Floyd will become a spare parts donor, to fix the OFR on my DK1.