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A new batch of guitars
arrived today... some real beauties. Check them out.
Unfortunately, I've had to increase the cost of shipping via Royal
Mail Special Delivery from £20 to £25, because I've been losing
on every shipment for a while now. Any serious buyer living within
range of Essex is welcome to come and try before they buy... and
avoid the shipping charges, which I make nothing from.
Note that
Fender Japan have increased prices of new guitars - which will
eventually impact on used prices. Also the Yen remains very strong
against the $ and £, and Japanese players are becoming even more
aware of the quality of the guitars built there in the 70s and 80s
(like the Grecos and Yamahas I'm bringing over)... which, again,
is pushing prices up.
But lets face it,
compared with guitars built elsewhere, Japanese instruments still
have the edge on price, quality... or both!
Hi John
The
Greco EG700 arrived fine the day before yesterday and I have
just given it another damn good thrashing and it is superb. It's
got character and a great vibe and whats more it's actually
better feeling than the only Gibson I have ever played. It
sounds just like a proper Lester so no wonder they tried to
stop them. Great service and thanks very much...might have to
have a look at a MIJ lawsuit 335 copy actually......oh dear.
Ta
very much and please keep the sublime axes coming in to the UK
Regards Gareth
Hi John
Received
the sonic blue 62 Strat yesterday first thing - cheers for all
the case candy. Guitar in immaculate condition -
not a scratch as per your description in the advert. To say I
am pleased with my new guitar is an understatement. Yet again
Fender Japan have come up with the goods - totally impressed
with the build quality and the sound with the Texas Special
p'ups is absolutely awesome. Having tried Mexican classics,
highway one's and American standards in my quest to find a
decent strat, anyone who doesn't buy Japanese must
be mad!!
Anyway,
thanks once again. John
John,
The Tele arrived safe and sound as promised on Wednesday.
In the flesh it looks fantastic and it sounds absolutely
amazing... to someone who is a Gibson lover primarily,
and who's other guitars, even if not Gibson, have big, nasty
ole humbuckers.... it's a revelation. I love the
jangle from the bridge pickup, but the neck pickup is just
so sweet....(I'm putting a Strat on the shopping list for
sometime next year - I'll be sure to look you up before I go
anywhere else). It's been a pleasure dealing with you...
thanks for the excellent service, and super quick postage.
I've bookmarked your site and will look in regulary to see
what's on offer.
Have a great Christmas and thanks again.
Regards,
Darren
Hi John,
I have the Tele and it looks and plays even better than I
had hoped. Have spent all weekend just playing and
trying tones out. Move over, rest of my guitars,
you've been usurped! :) Extremely well-packaged &
promptly delivered. If I ever decide to get another
Fender you'll be the first place I'll look.
Steve
Thanks guys, my pleasure. As
I say to a lot of people who comment on my testimonials
(that doesn't sound quite right!), I could have made them
up... I don't of course. It's my aim to offer you guys the
sort of service I'd like to receive (and often don't)
whenever I buy something. Buying from a total stranger on
the internet can be a stressful process... I try to make it
as easy as possible. And remember, if you are a serious
buyer and can get yourself to North Weald in Essex, you are
welcome to come and try before you buy.
Why
buy used? An easy question to answer... you get more guitar for
your money. Your budget will stretch to a higher specification
guitar. Take
basses for instance. I've seen grey-imported (which means
unofficial, unsanctioned, and unsupported by the manufacturer)
Jazz and P basses offered for sale at very little shy of £500.
The pickups, described as 'Vintage', are Japanese and the bodies
are basswood. There is nothing wrong with them, they are good
instruments, but for considerably less than that, I've been
selling P and Jazz basses with alder bodies and real 'Made in the
USA' pickups. Buy
what you will from where you will, but probably the best advise I
can give is ... buy the best specification your budget will
allow. That could well mean buying used.
NON-UK readers please note that
I am NOT shipping outside of the UK.
John Blackman - The Far
East of Essex.
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