Gibson R&R is fully equipped to perform all phases of guitar repair and restoration
, from basic setups to full restorations of damaged or neglected vintage instruments.
Can you buy directly from Gibson?
Does Gibson sell direct? Yes, and there are many advantages to buying direct from the manufacturer.
Most of our products are available to purchase direct from our website
. Please see https://www.gibson.com/Store/Policies for questions specific to purchasing direct.
What is a Gibson invader?
Overview.
Similar to a Les Paul Studio
, the short-lived Gibson Invader had a Les Paul-like solid Mahogany body with a bolt-on Maple neck and dual humbuckers. Years of Production: 1983 – 1988.
How do I contact a Gibson guitar?
(800) 444 2766
How much does it cost to refinish a Gibson?
The starting cost of a guitar refinish is about
$200 for the body
while a professional custom paint job can cost $600 or even more. Paint and other material will only cost you around $50 to $60, it’s the labor that’s expensive.
What paint does Gibson use?
Gibson instruments are finished with several coats of a high-quality
nitro-cellulose lacquer
. This finish is hand-buffed to a high-gloss, mirror-like surface. Unlike other less expensive finishes, nitro-cellulose does not detract from the tone of the instrument and ages beautifully.
Can you repaint a Gibson Les Paul?
Guitars are refinished in a custom spray booth by a dedicated painter completely focused on getting great results
. The bulk of our business is refinishing Gibson Les Pauls, both vintage Les Pauls, and Historic Reissue guitars.
Where are Gibson guitars made now?
All Gibson guitars are made in the USA
. With their solid-body and hollow-body guitars manufactured at their Nashville headquarters, Gibson’s acoustic guitars are produced at a separate Montana-based factory. The company’s semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars were previously made in their iconic Memphis plant.
Does Gibson charge tax?
Sales Tax.
We are required to collect sales tax for orders shipping to certain United States destinations
. The tax amount paid is based on the shipping address and will be presented during the checkout process.
What year is my Gibson?
| Serial number PRODUCTION YEAR | 144381 – 149864 1963 | 149865 – 149891 1964 | 149892 – 152989 1963 | 152990 – 174222 1964 |
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Who owns Gibson guitars now?
KKR & Co. Inc.
How do you read a Gibson Custom Shop serial number?
The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers
, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000.
How do I contact Epiphone?
Please contact us at
1-800-4GIBSON or
[email protected]
.
Does refinishing a guitar affect its value?
Refinish is NOT good to the value of the guitar, desk or chair, etc. It generally just kills the worth of the piece since the originality is gone
. In some instances, some restoration work greatly enhances the value of the item, such as a restored automobile.
How much does it cost to repair a cracked guitar body?
| Service Cost | Brace repair $40 per brace and up | Crack repair $40 minimum and up | Heat press neck $80 and up | Fret level (includes a set up) $160 and up |
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How do you refinish a Gibson Les Paul?
Do all Gibsons have nitro?
Originally all electric guitars in the 50’s and 60’s were made with a Nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Yet despite the advantages of Poly,
Gibson continue to only use Nitro as the finish on all their USA made electric guitars
including the iconic Les Pauls, SGs and 335 / 339s.
What are Gibson guitars made of?
Gibson guitars are mostly made of
rosewood, maple, ebony, and mahogany
. These are high-quality woods, but they are also getting rare these days. Being rare means, they are also expensive. In addition, the small quantity of these types of wood that are available might not meet the high-quality standards of Gibson.
What is a nitro finish?
What is a Nitro Finish? Nitrocellulose is
a century old lacquer used by guitar companies such as Gibson, Fender, Martin and many others
. In the ’50s and ’60s nitrocellulose lacquer was almost exclusively used to finish guitars, but it is still in use today, well after the “golden era” of guitar building.
How do I know if my Les Paul finish?
How do you relic a Les Paul?
How hard is it to refinish a guitar?
It’s not too difficult
to refinish a guitar. More than anything, it’s a matter of patience. Taking the time to properly prep the wood and allow appropriate cure times can yield excellent results, even for the first-timer. There are several types of finish used for guitars.
