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Gibson Q Series Custom Shop Guitar 1985
Estimated price for orientation: 650 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gibson Model: Custom
**AUCTION OPEN TO USA BUYERS, WITH USA BANK ACCOUNTS AND USA SHIPPING ADDRESSES ONLY. SO PLEASE, NO FURTHER INQUIRIES..THX!**Very rare 1985 Gibson Q series Custom Shop guitar! Not much information on the web about these guitars. The only site I found anything on these guitars is on a site called guitar attack. If you click on their link (on the left side of page) called "Interesting Guitars", you will find some valuable information. Apparently, (based on what is stated there), there was only a hand full of these guitars ever made. And this one may be a Q4000??..Q3000??. It has a set neck/neck through construction, (meaning it is not a bolt on neck), two P-90 (single coil) pick-ups (just LOVE the "snarl" of these pups :-) and a humbucker (mini) which is really cool! These pickups appear to be original. Look at the pictures of the electronics compartment. The soldier joints appear to be all original, and untouched! (And a really GREAT configuration!! I have seen several of these guitars over the years, but this is the only one I had ever seen with this pickup configuration. That's what I love about the Custom Shop, you can get any combination of pickups and wiring you want !!! Which is a true Custom Shop feature. Not the "production line" stuff where everything is exactly the same. Each piece can be as unique as you want it to be..:-) :-)... (Thanks to the ebayers sharing their information about this guitar! It is possible that this guitar was manufactured with routes for three P-90's, {which would make this a guitar a Q3000}, and apparently a mini humbucker is the same size as a P-90, therefore a "drop-in" to a P-90 route. This does make sense..since with the Custom Shop, you can get any combination of pickups and wiring you want! This would support why the soldier joints appear to be all original, and untouched! As stated before, these pickups appear to be original, and a testimony to a typical Custom Shop feature..custom pickup configurations & wiring !) Has a master volume and tone control, two toggle switches for the pick ups, and a Kahler Flyer tremolo, (arm is included), and locking nut. It is a solid body guitar, with a Black dulled finish.-probably due to age- (Not sure, but I think it may be made of Mahogany, based on the exposed wood inside of the electronics) and a super fast, smooth Ebony fret board. Frets are in GREAT shape too !! This guitar is now 32 years old, and while it is "player's grade", it is in very good shape!! (And nothing like OLD WOOD in an instrument for the tone that only time & natural aging can bring !!!) It does have a nick here and there, and some minor impressions/dings. The Original Hard shell Case is also in excellent condition for it's age. A mark here and there, etc,. You certainly will not be disappointed with this guitar !!!.. Please email if you have any questions..thanks for looking :-) .. and....Good Luck !!Now for the business stuff ;-)If you have a feedback rating of less that 10 transactions, please email first before bidding or your bid will be cancelled.No Echecks. Will ship to confirmed, physical addresses only.No APO/FPO's. No exceptions.Please ask all questions prior to bidding. No one likes surprises and neither do I... If you receive something from an auction that you did not expect, it is because not enough questions were asked prior to bidding. I describe items to the best of my ability, and include pictures that highlight the key points. If there is anything else you wish to know, Please ask prior to bidding. All items are sold "as is". All sales are final, but all legitimate concerns will be addressed :-) Please send a message via ebay if something unforseen comes up :-). All items being offered are described and depicted in auction. (Meaning, if its not pictured, its not offered). Auction open to the USA ONLY. Stated shipping costs are for the continuous 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii will be charged the actual amount for shipping to these states. Amount will be quoted after the auction is won, and will be in addition to the winning bid. Paypal only. Please make sure you read the Additional checkout instructions below. No foreign sales. No COD's. No Escrow. Absolutely no trades. No combining auctions. All auctions listed by seller are handled as separate transactions. Therefore, items must be paid for as separate transactions. Sorry to sound a bit firm, but there has been past situations where buyers win items and then try to, (for example), negotiate shipping costs, etc...No ending auctions early. Item(s) not available for preview or pick up. (After all, this is an online auction, not supported by a Retail location :-). Item(s) will be shipped, only. Terms of auction are firm and non-negotiable.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gibson |
| Model: | Custom |
**AUCTION OPEN TO USA BUYERS, WITH USA BANK ACCOUNTS AND USA SHIPPING ADDRESSES ONLY. SO PLEASE, NO FURTHER INQUIRIES..THX!**Very rare 1985 Gibson Q series Custom Shop guitar! Not much information on the web about these guitars. The only site I found anything on these guitars is on a site called guitar attack. If you click on their link (on the left side of page) called "Interesting Guitars", you will find some valuable information. Apparently, (based on what is stated there), there was only a hand full of these guitars ever made. And this one may be a Q4000??..Q3000??. It has a set neck/neck through construction, (meaning it is not a bolt on neck), two P-90 (single coil) pick-ups (just LOVE the "snarl" of these pups :-) and a humbucker (mini) which is really cool! These pickups appear to be original. Look at the pictures of the electronics compartment. The soldier joints appear to be all original, and untouched! (And a really GREAT configuration!! I have seen several of these guitars over the years, but this is the only one I had ever seen with this pickup configuration. That's what I love about the Custom Shop, you can get any combination of pickups and wiring you want !!! Which is a true Custom Shop feature. Not the "production line" stuff where everything is exactly the same. Each piece can be as unique as you want it to be..:-) :-)... (Thanks to the ebayers sharing their information about this guitar! It is possible that this guitar was manufactured with routes for three P-90's, {which would make this a guitar a Q3000}, and apparently a mini humbucker is the same size as a P-90, therefore a "drop-in" to a P-90 route. This does make sense..since with the Custom Shop, you can get any combination of pickups and wiring you want! This would support why the soldier joints appear to be all original, and untouched! As stated before, these pickups appear to be original, and a testimony to a typical Custom Shop feature..custom pickup configurations & wiring !) Has a master volume and tone control, two toggle switches for the pick ups, and a Kahler Flyer tremolo, (arm is included), and locking nut. It is a solid body guitar, with a Black dulled finish.-probably due to age- (Not sure, but I think it may be made of Mahogany, based on the exposed wood inside of the electronics) and a super fast, smooth Ebony fret board. Frets are in GREAT shape too !! This guitar is now 32 years old, and while it is "player's grade", it is in very good shape!! (And nothing like OLD WOOD in an instrument for the tone that only time & natural aging can bring !!!) It does have a nick here and there, and some minor impressions/dings. The Original Hard shell Case is also in excellent condition for it's age. A mark here and there, etc,. You certainly will not be disappointed with this guitar !!!.. Please email if you have any questions..thanks for looking :-) .. and....Good Luck !!Now for the business stuff ;-)If you have a feedback rating of less that 10 transactions, please email first before bidding or your bid will be cancelled.No Echecks. Will ship to confirmed, physical addresses only.No APO/FPO's. No exceptions.Please ask all questions prior to bidding. No one likes surprises and neither do I... If you receive something from an auction that you did not expect, it is because not enough questions were asked prior to bidding. I describe items to the best of my ability, and include pictures that highlight the key points. If there is anything else you wish to know, Please ask prior to bidding. All items are sold "as is". All sales are final, but all legitimate concerns will be addressed :-) Please send a message via ebay if something unforseen comes up :-). All items being offered are described and depicted in auction. (Meaning, if its not pictured, its not offered). Auction open to the USA ONLY. Stated shipping costs are for the continuous 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii will be charged the actual amount for shipping to these states. Amount will be quoted after the auction is won, and will be in addition to the winning bid. Paypal only. Please make sure you read the Additional checkout instructions below. No foreign sales. No COD's. No Escrow. Absolutely no trades. No combining auctions. All auctions listed by seller are handled as separate transactions. Therefore, items must be paid for as separate transactions. Sorry to sound a bit firm, but there has been past situations where buyers win items and then try to, (for example), negotiate shipping costs, etc...No ending auctions early. Item(s) not available for preview or pick up. (After all, this is an online auction, not supported by a Retail location :-). Item(s) will be shipped, only. Terms of auction are firm and non-negotiable.