Korina Series not Limited Editions

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:06 am

As I earlier brought up, I noticed my Korina was not numbered as an edition.
But it seems to be a 'Special Build' instrument, and not a Limited Edition.

Compare these two certificates:

The first one is from my Phllis model Blondie. This is defined as an Limited Edition, and numberd as no 085 of 100.
The 2nd picture is the Junior, defined as ' Special Build', and not numbered.

Perhaps not a great deal, but why is it shown on the G&L website as a Limited Edition?
http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/US ... index2.asp

willross · Post by **willross** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:39 am

I had a feeling.

Cheers,

Will

sailri · Post by **sailri** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:58 am

Website says: "Limited Edition - only 100 pieces of each model."

Michael-GnL-Michael · Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:58 am

sailri wrote:Website says: "Limited Edition - only 100 pieces of each model."

Maybe now that they have figured out what to do since coming up short on water slide serial number decals and Limited Edition Certificates they will have time to change the website.

blargfromouterspace · Post by **blargfromouterspace** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:36 pm

Could be that this first run is a limited edition, much like the Classic S. The Korina models seem to have been phenomenally successful so perhaps they will go into regular production, or perhaps they will remain a special build instrument with another run in a couple of years. This is just pure speculation.

Post by **Craig** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:28 pm

Ivo wrote:As I earlier brought up, I noticed my Korina was not numbered as an edition.
But it seems to be a 'Special Build' instrument, and not a Limited Edition.

Compare these two certificates:

The first one is from my Phllis model Blondie. This is defined as an Limited Edition, and numberd as no 085 of 100.
The 2nd picture is the Junior, defined as ' Special Build', and not numbered.

Perhaps not a great deal, but why is it shown on the G&L website as a Limited Edition?
http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/US ... index2.asp

I have brought this to Dave and Steve's attention via an email.

willross · Post by **willross** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:23 pm

blargfromouterspace wrote:Could be that this first run is a limited edition, much like the Classic S. The Korina models seem to have been phenomenally successful so perhaps they will go into regular production, or perhaps they will remain a special build instrument with another run in a couple of years. This is just pure speculation.

I hope not. The "Limited" quantities created a sense of urgency. That is unfair if not true. I had a feeling that something was amiss... Hope not.

Cheers,

Will

jwebsmall · Post by **jwebsmall** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:49 pm

A korina Legacy Special with a standard neck might be nice.

Here's a U.S. Masters Korina Legend (their version of the Legacy).
It looks nice with the black pickguard.

http://www.usmasters.com/legrandkorina.htm

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:54 am

Will, where does your feeling come from? I just assumed it was an Limited Edition, and never doubted it.

Ok, thanks Graig, I'm curious what is going on.

For me personal, it's not that important, because I'm more a player than a collector. But if I was a collecter, thinking that I just bought a Limited Edition, and then receive a Special Built, I'm not sure if I still would be happy. It's very evident advertised as a LImited Edition:

Post by **Darth Invader** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:13 am

Guys,

I'm getting it sorted out. Turns out we didn't have certificates suitable for non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions, and we didn't jump on that to get proper certs done. I'm looking into how fast we can make this happen, and of course we'll issue replacement certificates for those which have shipped.

Thanks for the heads up guys and I'm very sorry about this screwup.

Dave

willross · Post by **willross** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:33 am

Good to know. I had heard of a number of things, including running out of locking tuners. Great looking instruments, regardless.

Cheers,

Will

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:34 am

Ok, thank you Dave.
So it actually are Limited Editions, just without the individual numbering. That clears the issue.
They're great guitars nevertheless!

guitar_ed · Post by **guitar_ed** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:15 am

Hey Dave,

Nice to know that the boss reads the site and responds. Not many CEO types can be bothered.

Another reason why G&L is special.

edg

jmontgomery · Post by **jmontgomery** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:34 pm

My Korina Deluxe II came with the same certificate. How do I go about getting the replacement certificate when they're ready?

Post by **Craig** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:20 am

jmontgomery wrote:My Korina Deluxe II came with the same certificate. How do I go about getting the replacement certificate when they're ready?

Contact the G&L dealer who you purchased it from and ask them to get the replacement Limited Edition Certificate.
You might mention that G&L (Dave McLaren) posted on the G&LDP about these replacement certificates.
Please let us know when you get it.

Hope this helps.

GuitarSlinger · Post by **GuitarSlinger** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:08 pm

The Korina Collection guitars are awesome!

Walked into a guitar shop a few months ago and saw a Korina ASAT Deluxe II on the wall. Kept trying to convince myself that the 35+ Fender, Gibson, Ovations and Yamaha guitars in my music studio were more than enough for me. Played the Korina ASAT Deluxe II for an hour and then fell off the wagon and bought it. It's the first G&L guitar I've ever owned. The Pao Ferro fretboard is unlike any other fretboard I've had.

After about a month of playing the Korina ASAT Deluxe II (now my favorite guitar), had a train wreck and went to the G&L dealer and ordered the Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy as well as the Korina Collection ASAT Junior II.

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:59 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:The Korina Collection guitars are awesome!

+1

- Jos

jonc · Post by **jonc** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:54 am

only one "missing" from that pic is a Z-2 or Z-3 Korina.

Nice family shot as always.

JagInTheBag · Post by **JagInTheBag** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:23 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:The Korina Collection guitars are awesome!

Walked into a guitar shop a few months ago and saw a Korina ASAT Deluxe II on the wall. Kept trying to convince myself that the 35+ Fender, Gibson, Ovations and Yamaha guitars in my music studio were more than enough for me. Played the Korina ASAT Deluxe II for an hour and then fell off the wagon and bought it. It's the first G&L guitar I've ever owned. The Pao Ferro fretboard is unlike any other fretboard I've had.

After about a month of playing the Korina ASAT Deluxe II (now my favorite guitar), had a train wreck and went to the G&L dealer and ordered the Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy as well as the Korina Collection ASAT Junior II.

I've had bad G&L GAS like that as of late too!

JagInTheBag · Post by **JagInTheBag** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:24 pm

jonc wrote:only one "missing" from that pic is a Z-2 or Z-3 Korina. Nice family shot as always.

I no pick gaurd Korina Z-3, I'd be all over it!

jmontgomery · Post by **jmontgomery** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:11 pm

My Korina Deluxe II is easily the nicest guitar I have ever played. This includes three different Anerican Deluxe Fenders I've owned.

darwinohm · Post by **darwinohm** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:39 pm

Jos, you scored a home run with the Korina collection

-- Darwin

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:17 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:The Korina Collection guitars are awesome!

Walked into a guitar shop a few months ago and saw a Korina ASAT Deluxe II on the wall. Kept trying to convince myself that the 35+ Fender, Gibson, Ovations and Yamaha guitars in my music studio were more than enough for me. Played the Korina ASAT Deluxe II for an hour and then fell off the wagon and bought it. It's the first G&L guitar I've ever owned. The Pao Ferro fretboard is unlike any other fretboard I've had.

After about a month of playing the Korina ASAT Deluxe II (now my favorite guitar), had a train wreck and went to the G&L dealer and ordered the Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy as well as the Korina Collection ASAT Junior II.

Lucky guy!!

louis cyfer · Post by **louis cyfer** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:40 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:The Korina Collection guitars are awesome!

Walked into a guitar shop a few months ago and saw a Korina ASAT Deluxe II on the wall. Kept trying to convince myself that the 35+ Fender, Gibson, Ovations and Yamaha guitars in my music studio were more than enough for me. Played the Korina ASAT Deluxe II for an hour and then fell off the wagon and bought it. It's the first G&L guitar I've ever owned. The Pao Ferro fretboard is unlike any other fretboard I've had.

After about a month of playing the Korina ASAT Deluxe II (now my favorite guitar), had a train wreck and went to the G&L dealer and ordered the Korina Collection ASAT Classic Bluesboy as well as the Korina Collection ASAT Junior II.

you already received them?

Michael-GnL-Michael · Post by **Michael-GnL-Michael** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:06 pm

Jos,

They make a great team but the best IMO is the one on the far left.

You are very fortunate to have the only ASAT Classic Korina.............maybe G&L will decide to add it but you will still have the best one.

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:59 pm

darwinohm wrote:Jos, you scored a home run with the Korina collection -- Darwin

Thanks Darwin. Indeed all bases are covered

But like Jon states, a Korina Z-3 would be something. Lets call that one 'the mound'

And I hope that, after the Bluesboy got its proper Limited Edition, a limited edition Z-3 in some form will be produced.

Michael-GnL-Michael wrote:Jos,

They make a great team but the best IMO is the one on the far left.

You are very fortunate to have the only ASAT Classic Korina.............maybe G&L will decide to add it but you will still have the best one.

Since the Classic is not part of the Collection there is no reason why G&L couldn't make them at a later date in any of the 3 available categories (Limited Edition, Special Build and/or production). It is truly a nice sounding guitar. On a similar note, since the instruments in the collection are not numbered 'x of 100' on the headstock, the only way to verify G&L produces 100 of each and no more than 100 of each is by checking the Registry. Usually, not everybody is aware of Registry or registers his/her instrument so I guess G&L has a certain amount of leeway there. Not saying G&L would, just pointing out some facts ...

Even though I am somewhat envious of Craig having scored one of the 3 Guitar Player reviewed models, I am very, very happy with the quartet. It has the exact right mixture of very early, mid-production, and late-production instruments such that I have seen all variations in decals, S/N's, and Silver COA's possible to be able to tell the story of this extraordinary series of guitars. I even had the prototype Korina ASAT Deluxe at my house for about 24 hours since I was sent the 'wrong' guitar. Should have documented that instrument in its entirety too but I was just too respectful not to mess around with an instrument that wasn't mine. Would have made a wicked picture though ...

- Jos

LonzoB · Post by **LonzoB** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:44 am

I just picked up a Korina ASAT Deluxe and I have a question for the other Korina Collection owners - Are your necks quarter sawn? Mine looks like it's flat sawn and on the spec sheet, just lists the neck as "Hard Rock Maple with Pau Ferro fingerboard ". Just curious as to what you guys are seeing.

Thanks!

Post by **Craig** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:06 pm

LonzoB wrote:I just picked up a Korina ASAT Deluxe and I have a question for the other Korina Collection owners - Are your necks quarter sawn? Mine looks like it's flat sawn and on the spec sheet, just lists the neck as "Hard Rock Maple with Pau Ferro fingerboard ". Just curious as to what you guys are seeing.

Thanks!

The Korina Collection instruments should all have a quartersawn neck.

You should take it to the G&L dealer you bought it from and show them the
neck. If they agree with you that it is a flatsawn neck, they will contact
G&L to make arrangements to get you a correct neck. They will likely need to
send the guitar back to the factory to insure the new neck is perfectly fitted.

Hope this helps.

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:01 pm

Hi Lonzo,

I have all 3 models and below are the spec sheets for each (click on them fto get a larger version). You'll notice that for both the Junior II and the Deluxe II it is explicitly stated they have a quartersawn neck whereas for the Bluesboy (which happens to be the earliest made of the trio) it is stated as on your spec sheet. I do not know whether that actually means it is isn;t a quartersawn neck or not because in that time a few things were not set up correctly yet, e.g. Limited Edition Silver COA vs. Special Build Silver COA.

- Jos

jakkanen · Post by **jakkanen** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:48 am

Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.

Another thing I am wondering about, the Certificate of Authenticity I received is a generic one signed by Phyllis Fender. Do I understand correctly that G&L can provide a COA that states that my guitar is a Limited Edition?

Michael-GnL-Michael · Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:39 am

jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.

Another thing I am wondering about, the Certificate of Authenticity I received is a generic one signed by Phyllis Fender. Do I understand correctly that G&L can provide a COA that states that my guitar is a Limited Edition?

Yes, they need to correct all of this for you.

Source: http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/US ... models.asp

Limited Edition - only 100 pieces of each model.

All four instruments feature 2-piece Korina bodies and Pao Ferro fretboards on Quartersawn Eastern Maple necks. Sporting sumptuous finishes and cosmetic appointments to highlight the natural beauty of these tone woods, the G&L Korina Collection is proudly made in the USA at G&L’s factory on Fender Ave. in Fullerton, California.

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Darth Invader wrote:Guys,

I'm getting it sorted out. Turns out we didn't have certificates suitable for non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions, and we didn't jump on that to get proper certs done. I'm looking into how fast we can make this happen, and of course we'll issue replacement certificates for those which have shipped.

Thanks for the heads up guys and I'm very sorry about this screwup.

Dave

Craig wrote:
jmontgomery wrote:My Korina Deluxe II came with the same certificate. How do I go about getting the replacement certificate when they're ready?
Contact the G&L dealer who you purchased it from and ask them to get the replacement Limited Edition Certificate.
You might mention that G&L (Dave McLaren) posted on the G&LDP about these replacement certificates.
Please let us know when you get it.

Hope this helps.

Craig wrote:
LonzoB wrote:I just picked up a Korina ASAT Deluxe and I have a question for the other Korina Collection owners - Are your necks quarter sawn? Mine looks like it's flat sawn and on the spec sheet, just lists the neck as "Hard Rock Maple with Pau Ferro fingerboard ". Just curious as to what you guys are seeing.

Thanks!
The Korina Collection instruments should all have a quartersawn neck.

You should take it to the G&L dealer you bought it from and show them the
neck. If they agree with you that it is a flatsawn neck, they will contact
G&L to make arrangements to get you a correct neck. They will likely need to
send the guitar back to the factory to insure the new neck is perfectly fitted.

Hope this helps.

jakkanen · Post by **jakkanen** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:33 am

Michael-GnL-Michael wrote:
jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.
Yes, they need to correct all of this for you.

I called the dealer. Their first suggestion was that I cancel the deal and ship the guitar back for a refund. I told them that I really like the guitar, and would prefer to have the neck replaced with the correct quarter-sawn one. The dealer said that that's going to be between me and G&L, and I'd have to call G&L directly.

I am starting to get a feeling that the least painful route I can take is, cancel the deal and send the guitar back to the dealer. Then I'll only be out of the shipping costs. I can probably find another guitar that's the same model faster than it would take for me to have this one fixed, anyway.

LonzoB · Post by **LonzoB** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:01 pm

jakkanen wrote:
Michael-GnL-Michael wrote:
jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.
Yes, they need to correct all of this for you.
I called thedealer. Their first suggestion was that I cancel the deal and ship the guitar back for a refund. I told them that I really like the guitar, and would prefer to have the neck replaced with the correct quarter-sawn one. The dealer said that that's going to be between me and G&L, and I'd have to call G&L directly.

I am starting to get a feeling that the least painful route I can take is, cancel the deal and send the guitar back to the dealer. Then I'll only be out of the shipping costs. I can probably find another guitar that's the same model faster than it would take for me to have this one fixed, anyway.

I had the same issue with my Korina ASAT Deluxe. I took the guitar to my dealer and they contacted Chris at G&L. My dealer sent pics of the neck and the guitar is now at G&L for a neck replacement. I spoke with Chris and he was very helpful with this matter. So far, G&L's support has been exellent.

Lonn

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:38 pm

Also remember that your spec sheet names the people that did the final inspection and setup. So people can personally be held accountable if too many 'mistakes' get through the system.

- Jos

Post by **Craig** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:14 pm

Craig wrote:
LonzoB wrote:I just picked up a Korina ASAT Deluxe and I have a question for the other Korina Collection owners - Are your necks quarter sawn? Mine looks like it's flat sawn and on the spec sheet, just lists the neck as "Hard Rock Maple with Pau Ferro fingerboard ". Just curious as to what you guys are seeing.

Thanks!
The Korina Collection instruments should all have a quartersawn neck.

You should take it to the G&L dealer you bought it from and show them the
neck. If they agree with you that it is a flatsawn neck, they will contact
G&L to make arrangements to get you a correct neck. They will likely need to
send the guitar back to the factory to insure the new neck is perfectly fitted.

Hope this helps.

jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.

Another thing I am wondering about, the Certificate of Authenticity I received is a generic one signed by Phyllis Fender. Do I understand correctly that G&L can provide a COA that states that my guitar is a Limited Edition?

This morning I contacted G&L about this and then left for the rest of the day. Steve Grom had replied soon after:

Craig,

It appears a few on the units got out with flat sawn necks. We can replace any of these necks with quarter sawn ones. Please have the consumers contact their dealer and arrange for the new neck.

Thanks

Steve Grom

I see that LonzoB has already been in contact with G&L and they are working on getting him
the correct neck.

jakkanen and anyone else who might have received the wrong neck, please contact your dealer and
arrange for the new neck.

Hope this helps.

willross · Post by **willross** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:15 pm

Just chiming-in again. I've had a chance to check out 5 Korina's and ALL of them had flatsawn necks. Really. Dennis from Adirondack Guitar is getting back to me regarding his 12+ Korina's. Jos, look at yours and let us know... Also, the models I've seen so far were Bluesboy's and may not have that type of neck included in their spec.

Cheers,

Will

jakkanen · Post by **jakkanen** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:57 pm

Craig wrote:
jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.
jakkanen and anyone else who might have received the wrong neck, please contact your dealer and
arrange for the new neck.

I am between the devil and the deep blue sea. According to G&L, dealers handle warranty repairs and customer support. I contacted the dealer I bought the guitar from to arrange for neck replacement, and they told me to that I must call G&L directly.

I find it unacceptable that this dealer refuses to support products that they sell. I have the guitar packed for shipping and will take it to the UPS store in the morning, to be returned for a refund. I will not do business with any retailer that stops caring for the customer as soon as they ring up the sale.

-Jukka

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:41 pm

willross wrote:Just chiming-in again. I've had a chance to check out 5 Korina's and ALL of them had flatsawn necks. Really. Dennis from Adirondack Guitar is getting back to me regarding his 12+ Korina's. Jos, look at yours and let us know... Also, the models I've seen so far were Bluesboy's and may not have that type of neck included in their spec.

Cheers,

Will

Hey Will and all others,

You can all be the judge yourself. Here are 4 headstocks of the ASAT Classic prototype, Bluesboy, Junior II, and Deluxe II:

and 4 neck heels in the same order:

Yes, the ASAT Deluxe II neck is indeed marked as a Junior II neck which seems to show that (almost) all of the necks for the Korina Collection were manufactured around July 2011 whereas the availability of Korina wood caused the bodies to be produced spread over time. For instance, my ASAT II body has a JAN 12 2012 date stamp in the pocket.

Hope this helps,

- Jos

Post by **Craig** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:22 am

jakkanen wrote:
Craig wrote:
jakkanen wrote:Hmm, the neck on the Korina ASAT Junior II I just got is clearly flat-sawn. Sounds like I need to talk to the dealer and have them figure this out with G&L.
jakkanen and anyone else who might have received the wrong neck, please contact your dealer and
arrange for the new neck.

I am between the devil and the deep blue sea. According to G&L, dealers handle warranty repairs and customer support. I contacted the dealer I bought the guitar from to arrange for neck replacement, and they told me to that I must call G&L directly.

I find it unacceptable that this dealer refuses to support products that they sell. I have the guitar packed for shipping and will take it to the UPS store in the morning, to be returned for a refund. I will not do business with any retailer that stops caring for the customer as soon as they ring up the sale.

-Jukka

I can't blame you for returning the guitar. This G&L dealer really blew it.

Please PM or email me this dealer's name. I want to make sure G&L is aware of this.

In case you weren't aware, there is a list of G&L dealers who carry the Korina Collection on
the G&L main website. Here is the link: Korina Collection
dealers.

I do wish I could have been more helpful.

jakkanen · Post by **jakkanen** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:51 am

Craig wrote: In case you weren't aware, there is a list of G&L dealers who carry the Korina Collection on
the G&L main website. Here is the link: Korina Collection
dealers.

The nearest Korina dealer is a 3-hour drive away from Pittsburgh, which is why I've been inclined to shop on the Internet. But a little road trip to go guitar shopping might be fun...

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:30 pm

yowhatsshakin wrote:You can all be the judge yourself. Here are 4 headstocks of the ASAT Classic prototype, Bluesboy, Junior II, and Deluxe II

Judging from your pictures, i'd say they are all quarter sawn, exept your Bluesboy, which is flat sawn. But it's hard to say.
My Korina is quarter sawn, but if it was flat sawn, would I care? All my other G&L guitars are flat sawn, and I have never had a problem with them. I wouldn't send it back for that reason.
OTOH, what bothers me more, is that there are so many differences in an edition, like with/without neck plate, decals, Sperzels/G&L tuners, quarter/flat sawn neck. An edition should be equal.
And I don't understand why G&L suddenly introduces non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions.

Jos, are two of your Korina's factory shimmed?

.
Ivo

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:35 am

Ivo wrote:Jos, are two of your Korina's factory shimmed?

Yup, both the Junior II and the Deluxe II are shimmed. Instead of guitar picks or metal foil strips, which is what I have found in others, they use a nice branded piece of wood for it now.

- Jos

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:42 am

Ivo wrote:
yowhatsshakin wrote:You can all be the judge yourself. Here are 4 headstocks of the ASAT Classic prototype, Bluesboy, Junior II, and Deluxe II
Judging from your pictures, i'd say they are all quarter sawn, exept your Bluesboy, which is flat sawn. But it's hard to say.
My Korina is quarter sawn, but if it was flat sawn, would I care? All my other G&L guitars are flat sawn, and I have never had a problem with them. I wouldn't send it back for that reason.
OTOH, what bothers me more, is that there are so many differences in an edition, like with/without neck plate, decals, Sperzels/G&L tuners, quarter/flat sawn neck. An edition should be equal.
And I don't understand why G&L suddenly introduces non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions.

Jos, are two of your Korina's factory shimmed?

.
Ivo

~~ And I don't understand why G&L suddenly introduces non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions.~~

I agree - A non-serialized Limited Edition reduces the value, IMHO.
Also, there shouldn't be ANY differences in specifications!

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:42 am

yowhatsshakin wrote:
Ivo wrote:Jos, are two of your Korina's factory shimmed?
Yup, both the Junior II and the Deluxe II are shimmed. Instead of guitar picks or metal foil strips, which is what I have found in others, they use a nice branded piece of wood for it now.

- Jos

That's a nice shim with the G&L logo! And a star. G&L should publish a record of signs used on the neck/pocket. I'm always trying to figure out the meaning of these marks.
I have never seen shims in my G&L's, so I just checked my Korina, and yes, two thin pieces of white carton are used.
G&L seems to grab whatever they have lying around. I guess the shim with the G&L logo would be to thick for my Junior II.

Lefty wrote:
~~ And I don't understand why G&L suddenly introduces non-serialized (#1 or 100, 2 of 100 etc.) Limited Editions.~~

I agree - A non-serialized Limited Edition reduces the value, IMHO.
Also, there shouldn't be ANY differences in specifications!

Exactly. But lets call it the charm of G&L.

GuitarSlinger · Post by **GuitarSlinger** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:36 pm

Just received my Korina Collection ASAT Junior II. Fierce! Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 3rd of my Korina Collection gems, the ASAT Classic Bluesboy. Then will have to figure out to utilize my time so I can play them all day and all night. So many guitars, so little time. These are the first G&L guitars I've ever owned and I must say they are AWESOME!

yowhatsshakin · Post by **yowhatsshakin** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:23 pm

GuitarSlinger wrote:Just received my Korina Collection ASAT Junior II. Fierce! Eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 3rd of my Korina Collection gems, the ASAT Classic Bluesboy. Then will have to figure out to utilize my time so I can play them all day and all night. So many guitars, so little time. These are the first G&L guitars I've ever owned and I must say they are AWESOME!

Congrats man!

Notice like me, you are also trying them all. From the little experience I have garnered so far, I can already tell you the 'Nigel Tufnel' approach to play more than one at the same time does not really work

Don't forget to add them to the Registry if you haven't done so already.

Have fun!,

- Jos