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05-10-2024, 02:35 PM
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Discount On New Gibsons?
After a few years of contentment, I seem to have caught another case of GAS. What sort of discount am I likely to see on a new Gibson? Looking at some SJ-200s. This would be an in-store purchase.
Side note, this bout of GAS is the result of a visit to Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville. Amazing inventory! At the time of my visit I was in GAS denial, so came back home to Cali without buying anything. But, you know how it goes ... Thanks! 
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#2
05-10-2024, 02:51 PM
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I purchased 2 brand new Gibsons in the last 4 months from Russo Music in Hamilton NJ. They were both in person trials and purchases. I got 18% off a Hummingbird Faded, and 15% off a Dove. Was looking for closer to 20% on the Dove but they are rare and the store had just gotten it in.
It will vary depending on store, model, and length of time in inventory. Happy hunting!
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05-10-2024, 03:56 PM
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My experience has been 10-15% on Gibsons is in the ball park depending on on the model and stock situation. If a specific store has a bunch of a given model - say they have 10 J-185s like Fullers did a while back - they were offering 20% on those.
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05-10-2024, 05:36 PM
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Hunt a used recent year SJ-200. If you’re patient, you’ll find one…
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1959 Martin 00018 1998 Martin OM28V 1918 Gibson L1 1972 Gibson SJ Deluxe 2019 Gibson J-45 Standard 2022 Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge …don’t even get me started on electrics - too many to list.
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05-10-2024, 05:38 PM
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I’m accustomed to 15%…
But it depends on the model. My latest favorite … the reissues with the adjustable bridge… there are plenty of them and I am shocked at what you can buy “used” ones for… which seem to be new markdowns in inventory a while.
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i got tired of updating my guitars.
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05-10-2024, 06:37 PM
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I got a 15% discount on my J-45 I recently purchased in store
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05-14-2024, 03:53 PM
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I got my SJ-200. I started with a round number that amounted to about 17% off, Dealer countered at about 12% and I said "sure." I am fairly certain he would've gone a little bit lower, but small shop, pleasant owner, and I just didn't feel like beating on him for a steeper discount.
Ended up with a Standard. They also had a 1957, but I liked the sound of the Standard better. It's a beauty (sorry, I don't have an active photobucket etc account) and sounds gorgeous. Thanks all, for your info.
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