I think Gibson production must be uneven. I ordered a G-00 and one of the braces inside had a chunk gouged out of it and another one had detached from the top. I got it from Musician's Friend, but they said to make a warranty claim with Gibson, which I did. They acknowledged it was defective and would be replaced. It took about 6-8 weeks, but I got a flawless replacement. It's a sweet little 00 made in Bozeman. Basic and affordable at $849 with a discount from MF.
