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 Post subject: Fair Warning
PostPosted: Sat 11 Jun 2022 12:03 PM 
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There is a LOT wrong with this ES-800. I've contacted the store about it offering to provide additional information regarding its condition but no response. Figured as much, all they care about is money and not the instrument or music. It looks like they updated the description to include the missing mode switch though.

The mode (varitone) switch is gone and I suspect the output jack is no longer stereo (TRS) as the mode switch is gone (probably TS now). From their description it looks like it is nothing more than an expensive wall hanger. They may think it is a "great deal" but I beg to differ.

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"This guitar has wear that is consistent with it's age, like a warped neck ("s" curve), cracked binding, chipped paint, and very low frets from being leveled. There are also some very noticeble repairs including; thick clear coat sprayed or brushed over certain areas, reglued neck binding, and a missing varitone knob/function."

Can you say beat to F????

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 Post subject: Re: Fair Warning
PostPosted: Mon 13 Jun 2022 12:39 PM 
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I saw that and couldn't believe someone actually took the time to list it.
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PostPosted: Tue 14 Jun 2022 12:07 PM 
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That's bad...... but this might be worse.

https://reverb.com/item/56361583-vantag ... uitar-body

I tried to get just the case from them but no go. "All or nothing". Nothing it is.


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PostPosted: Tue 14 Jun 2022 12:18 PM 
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:bawl: :-? :bawl: :-? :o :yipes: :bawl: :eek2:

Oh the pain. Just looking at it. The pain!


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PostPosted: Wed 15 Jun 2022 08:42 AM 
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sigh...

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PostPosted: Wed 15 Jun 2022 12:01 PM 
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I could have sworn I posted a link to the ES-800 but now it seems to be gone.

Nevermind. I added it again.


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