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re: How do you buy guitars?
Posted on 1/24/22 at 5:58 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Posted on 1/24/22 at 5:58 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Ive had some luck buying from individuals on FB market place.
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Posted on 1/24/22 at 5:59 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
quote:One at a time, at a time, at a time, ...
How do you buy guitars?
Posted on 1/24/22 at 6:38 pm to awestruck
I'll throw another sleeper option in the ring ... guitar shows. Kinda like gun and knife and boat shows, held all over the country. Booth format, dealers from all over the country. Think flea market with axes galore. THOUSANDS of new, used and vintage guitars under one roof.
Closest relevant shows to the BRLA market are in DFW. The Arlington, TX, show in the fall is vintage centric. The common consumer shows that mix new and used, vintage and modern, however, is the Dallas show (Apr.29-May 1 this year).
I will have a double-size booth at the Dallas show this year - our first ever - for our handmade in-house guitar pickups (carondeletpickups.com), complete with a dozen test-drive instruments and some of our pickup users doing demos. Come by and say hi.
Many take credit cards but COLD HARD CASH AND/OR COOL TRADE-INS ARE KING at these shows. Not only do they have everything under the sun brand-wise and price wise that you can test drive before you buy, you can bring trade-ins, you can tirekick and haggle and wheel and deal.
If you've never shopped guitars this way, I strongly suggest you try it. Google "vintage guitar shows" to find a fast rundown.
Closest relevant shows to the BRLA market are in DFW. The Arlington, TX, show in the fall is vintage centric. The common consumer shows that mix new and used, vintage and modern, however, is the Dallas show (Apr.29-May 1 this year).
I will have a double-size booth at the Dallas show this year - our first ever - for our handmade in-house guitar pickups (carondeletpickups.com), complete with a dozen test-drive instruments and some of our pickup users doing demos. Come by and say hi.
Many take credit cards but COLD HARD CASH AND/OR COOL TRADE-INS ARE KING at these shows. Not only do they have everything under the sun brand-wise and price wise that you can test drive before you buy, you can bring trade-ins, you can tirekick and haggle and wheel and deal.
If you've never shopped guitars this way, I strongly suggest you try it. Google "vintage guitar shows" to find a fast rundown.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 7:17 am to TheFretShack
I will throw another wrinkle into the mix…
If you’re an experienced player and know exactly what you want, I strongly encourage you to order the neck or body from Warmoth. Once you receive the parts you can get TheFretShack or Dojo Guitars in Atlanta to do the set up.
I have had 2 Strats pulled together by Dojo and will never go back to a factory built Strat nor Telecaster. I realize there are some limitations; e.g. bolt on necks vs PRS/Les Paul. However, it’s tough to beat what amounts to a custom built guitar.
If you’re an experienced player and know exactly what you want, I strongly encourage you to order the neck or body from Warmoth. Once you receive the parts you can get TheFretShack or Dojo Guitars in Atlanta to do the set up.
I have had 2 Strats pulled together by Dojo and will never go back to a factory built Strat nor Telecaster. I realize there are some limitations; e.g. bolt on necks vs PRS/Les Paul. However, it’s tough to beat what amounts to a custom built guitar.
Posted on 1/25/22 at 8:22 am to RoscoeSanCarlos
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If you’re an experienced player and know exactly what you want, I strongly encourage you to order the neck or body from Warmoth. Once you receive the parts you can get TheFretShack or Dojo Guitars in Atlanta to do the set up.
I have had 2 Strats pulled together by Dojo and will never go back to a factory built Strat nor Telecaster. I realize there are some limitations; e.g. bolt on necks vs PRS/Les Paul. However, it’s tough to beat what amounts to a custom built guitar.
I've told on here before, about building the StewMac kit Les Paul Jr. guitar. It was my first attempt at a kit and the cheapest one they had. I followed their instructions to the letter and the guitar turned out to be a very nice player.
The p-90 is not the very best (will swap it out soon), but it's not awful. All in all it's a great guitar for what I have in it(150 bucks). Will be ordering another kit from them soon, just trying to decide what it will be.
This post was edited on 1/25/22 at 8:24 am
Posted on 1/25/22 at 9:27 am to Boring
I just bought a Rumble 500 online. I hope it doesn't suck.
Musician's Friend and Guitar Center are under the same parent company, if I recall correctly.
Musician's Friend and Guitar Center are under the same parent company, if I recall correctly.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 8:26 am to LSUisKING
Last 3 were off Reverb.
However they were all Masterworks series Yairi's, which are mighty hard to find in town, and almost always really well made. None had electronics, all were returnable, and I've never heard a bad one that high up in their pecking order. Helps to do your leg work, like not biting on just any 70's model Martin's, having a firm grasp on components/construction (woods in this case), and knowing their true value in case you want to resale.
However they were all Masterworks series Yairi's, which are mighty hard to find in town, and almost always really well made. None had electronics, all were returnable, and I've never heard a bad one that high up in their pecking order. Helps to do your leg work, like not biting on just any 70's model Martin's, having a firm grasp on components/construction (woods in this case), and knowing their true value in case you want to resale.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 8:35 am to LSUisKING
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Rumble 500
Combo or just the head?
I had a Rumble 500 head and it was great. Easy to get a good tone out of, not fussy, reliable etc. There’s a pretty good user made reference guide on TalkBass that lists out various settings for certain tones (80s hifi crystal clear, warm 70s tone etc.)
I thought those amps were big sellers, so I was a little surprised to see they’re not making them anymore. Looks like just the Rumble 800 and some combos.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 8:57 am to Boring
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guide on TalkBass
Speaking of this, for a bass player, this is the best place to trade in used gear. I have bought and sold there for years. Never an issue at all. The people on that site are stand up folks and there are so many users that you can usually find what you are looking for. I have a couple of basses for sale there now.
Posted on 1/27/22 at 10:00 am to Boring
quote:
Combo or just the head?
Combo-
2 10's. 35 lbs! WHAT?
The 4x10 CABINET I have now is 96 lbs...
Can't wait.
Posted on 1/27/22 at 11:04 am to awestruck
Heatley guitars
Yanuziello
Ribbeckke
I actually owned that Ribbeckke...like a fool I sold it. The quality is light years beyond anything Gibson or Fender have ever put out. The internet is a dangerous place for guitar players
Posted on 1/27/22 at 2:03 pm to LSUisKING
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The 4x10 CABINET I have now is 96 lbs...
Ugh, that was like my old Peavey 4x10. It was a tank. The new neo speakers are back savers. My 4x10 I have now is less than 50 lbs and my amp is about 5 lbs.
Posted on 1/27/22 at 2:28 pm to SidewalkTiger
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I'm in the Midwest and recently went to Guitar Center and they had a ton of acoustics under $1k but all of the "good stuff" was locked up where you couldn't play it.
Basically nothing from Martin, Gibson, or Taylor.
Meanwhile, the local shops will let you play $5k and $6k guitars.
I doubt I ever go back to Guitar Center
Had a similar experience recently and couldn’t believe that GC managed to get worse.
I look at the wall and I’m like wtf nothing but squires, then I saw the “private stock” room or some bullshite. I go in, some kid follows me in and asks what I’m looking for and tell him the model and color I want, tell him I want to play it first. He goes to the wall and gets the blue one (most convenient) and tells me they all play the same if I like this one I will like that one.
I’m like ok bro, play it and put it back on the wall. I don’t exactly look like a kicking the tires guy, and knew what I wanted down to the color . If you aren’t going to go through the trouble of letting me play what I’m there for, I’m not buying from you.
Funny enough I did wind up with the blue, but went with a tele deluxe instead of the strat. Ordered online through MF and shipped from a GC in Memphis with 15% off. My buddy and I have been ordering online from the top online stores from whoever has stock and it’s worked out fine. You can play and return from MF and Sweetwater. Might actually be easier than going to a store out of the way
Posted on 1/27/22 at 8:45 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
last three electrics came from sweetwater (1) and dave’s guitars in wisconsin (2).
Posted on 1/31/22 at 9:03 am to wareaglepete
Rumble came in. Used it Saturday night. Put it through the PA - sounded killer!
Posted on 5/24/22 at 7:32 am to The Dunder Mifflin
My kid(16) has expressed some interest in taking some lessons. I already have a decent acoustic. I would like to ad our first electric. I did some searching for educational purposes, and can't find a clear answer on used vs. new or better from bargain brand vs lower end from better brand. The sites I have read seam to list a lot of the same stuff under $400... Squier, Gretsch, Peavey, Epiphone. Any advice would be great.
Posted on 5/24/22 at 8:36 am to AlxTgr
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Any advice would be great.
Used MIM Fender Strat. IF your kid likes a Strat.
If your kid likes a LP it is a bit trickier. I'd never suggest Epiphone unless a dude like Fret or the like said "if you buy an epiphone built in 'xyz' year (or location) it is ok."
A true Gibson LP for $400 or under used is going to be a Unicorn or very sketchy.
Also used Squier Classic Vibe guitars.
Agile guitars if he loves Les Pauls. Their copies are solid. I have one. Better than any Epiphone in construction. Their stock PUPS?? I don't know. I got lucky. Mine were replaced by the previous owner.
Posted on 5/24/22 at 10:04 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Check out Tim's Guitars in Baton Rouge. Tim Lawson is a guitar luthier and has an inventory of new and consigned instruments. Call the shop to find out what they have on hand and to discuss what you are looking for.
Tim's Guitars
Tim's Guitars
Posted on 5/24/22 at 10:15 am to Shanegolang
I own 10 guitars. Each has it's own story. 2 were purchased used from Guitar center. I'd tell you what they are, but they are fairly recognizable, so I won't. I bought a nice acoustic new from Guitar Center
Another was purchased on line. It is a standard issue Epi Paul which serves as an everyday, next to my desk, guitar.
I have had luck on Craig's list...If I see something that intrigues me, but you have to act fast, and mostly just functional guitars at a deal. I bought an ugly little DINKY for 50 bucks, etc. I have sold a few as well, but usually, once I get to know a guitar, I won't sell.
Another was purchased new from C&M many years ago. Another odd piece I can't describe.
My old strategy, back in the indy owner days, was to walk in and CASH lowball a piece that had been on the shelf for a while. I've been turned away many times, only to later catch the owner on the right day. The sight of $100 sometimes moves a man.
Another was purchased on line. It is a standard issue Epi Paul which serves as an everyday, next to my desk, guitar.
I have had luck on Craig's list...If I see something that intrigues me, but you have to act fast, and mostly just functional guitars at a deal. I bought an ugly little DINKY for 50 bucks, etc. I have sold a few as well, but usually, once I get to know a guitar, I won't sell.
Another was purchased new from C&M many years ago. Another odd piece I can't describe.
My old strategy, back in the indy owner days, was to walk in and CASH lowball a piece that had been on the shelf for a while. I've been turned away many times, only to later catch the owner on the right day. The sight of $100 sometimes moves a man.
Posted on 5/24/22 at 10:28 am to The Dunder Mifflin
There's an awesome new shop in Lafayette called Rock'n Guitars.
Not only do they have a great selection ranging from low end stuff to ultra-high end (PRS, Knaggs, Tom Anderson, etc), but the guy running it is guitar-tech extraordinaire Jason Soileau.
It's located on Rena Drive in Lafayette in a very out-of-the-way strip mall....
Not only do they have a great selection ranging from low end stuff to ultra-high end (PRS, Knaggs, Tom Anderson, etc), but the guy running it is guitar-tech extraordinaire Jason Soileau.
It's located on Rena Drive in Lafayette in a very out-of-the-way strip mall....
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