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Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | The K1111 Balladeer reissue arrived this morning. I didn't expect it until after Christmas, since Bobbo's took 10 days and we've had all the snow around the country. Anyway, it's only 2 days till Christmas and I could probably wait and make it my Christmas present to myself, but a big part of me wants to "inspect it for possible damage." I know that if I do that, I'll tune it up and have to play it just to test it and then it will join its mates in the music room. Another part of me would like to experience the joy of opening a guitar case on Christmas morning and seeing a new guitar. Even though I bought it for myself with money I made from selling another one, I have never had the experience of actually getting a guitar as a Christmas or birthday present. (Saying "OK that counts as your present" doesn't quite cut it.) All emotional issues aside, does anyone know if there would be a problem, in case there is any damage, heaven forbid, with waiting until Christmas morning before doing the inspection? | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Mark ... when I got the Lennon, it was counting as a Christmas gift. It got opened, inspected, played, and then put back in the box and under the tree. If there was a chance to do it all over again ... I'd leave it be for two days. It is worth having the joy of opening it up on Christmas morning. We boys always need special toys to open on christmas. | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | Mark right now it's 3:53 AM Wednesday the 24th, Christmas eve morning in China. SO it's not THAT EARLY. Go ahead OPEN IT !! | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Patience Grasshopper... You should wait for it to warm-up anyway. So wait about 40 hours. [I shouldn't have typed that... It makes it sound so long...] | ||
Trader Jim |
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Joined: June 2006 Posts: 7307 Location: South of most, North of few | I could have it opened and sold by Christmas. :D that said, I'd wait. I've got one showing up on Christmas eve, but it's my birthday present, so I'm going to open it right away. | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | My incoming Glenn Campbell is (wuz) scheduled to be here today... But that ain't happenin' :mad: So I might get it tomorrow, and after Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon... I may hafta wait until Christmas to open it. | ||
CanterburyStrings |
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Joined: March 2008 Posts: 2683 Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | I would inspect for damage right away. But if you really want to wait for Christmas, have a knowledgable friend open and inspect it while you're out of the room. | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | A few hours isn't gonna make any 'impact' on any damage. Wait...Surprise yourself... | ||
CanterburyStrings |
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Joined: March 2008 Posts: 2683 Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Depends on who the carrier was. But even more importantly, what a huge letdown it would be to open it Christmas morning and find a snapped peghead! | ||
Corey |
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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 23 Location: Sugar Land, TX | I can't feel too bad for ya. I've had a new "O" still packaged in the factory box under the tree since December 5th. I told my wife it gets opened first thing tomorrow morning. My reason is to play some Christmas music for the family. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by CanterburyStrings: You are almost as pessimistic as I am. I'm going to have my daughter do an inspection.Depends on who the carrier was. But even more importantly, what a huge letdown it would be to open it Christmas morning and find a snapped peghead! | ||
ProfessorBB |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 5881 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Open it up now and sleep in Thursday morning. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | Brad, although the kids are too old to wake us up early on Christmas, I'm too old to sleep in. I overslept this morning. Woke up at 7:05, but still made it in to work, even with the new snow slowing down traffic, by 8:05. | ||
Capo Guy |
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Joined: December 2004 Posts: 4394 Location: East Tennessee | Have another family member open it to check for damage. If no problems, then wait till Christmas. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | I took it out of the box, but left it in the case and had my daughter do a damage inspection. She said it had a "stripe", which I figured was the middle panel. She left the case unlatched and I couldn't resist. Beautiful. Has really dark wood down the center, which makes it very distinctive. Back under the tree. Pictures on Christmas. | ||
Capo Guy |
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Joined: December 2004 Posts: 4394 Location: East Tennessee | Mark, I'm proud of you. :cool: | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Oh yeah, sure! Sate your curiosity and make US wait... :D | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | I know that patience is not one of your virtues, Iffy. | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Kettle... pot... But guilty as charged! | ||
eGuitarNut |
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Joined: November 2008 Posts: 9 | Iffy~ your post at 11:10 is hilarious! | ||
eGuitarNut |
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Joined: November 2008 Posts: 9 | Iffy~ your post at 11:10 is hilarious! | ||
Phil Wong |
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Joined: June 2003 Posts: 1792 Location: Rego Park, NY, | Originally posted by 2ifbyC: I don't know if it was a good idea to say you are guilty to a lawyer. ;) :pKettle... pot... But guilty as charged! | ||
schroeder |
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Joined: November 2004 Posts: 4413 | Wait - you may never manage to get one delivered this close to Christmas again. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12758 Location: Boise, Idaho | SWMBO said I should put it under the tree and wait for Christmas, so it doesn't matter what you guys say. (OK so I peeked a little.) I guess that means she didn't get me a guitar for Christmas. Now that was a real surprise. | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13987 Location: Upper Left USA | I try to make it a point (no matter how difficult) to ignore the box by the doorway and take the time to listen to my Wife and pay attention to her before taking the package into my Man Room. Besides, isn't the anticipation one of the more enjoyable side effects? With anything? | ||
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