Lets look at our guitars thread
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singlecoil said:
SWoll said:
Also, if I do go ahead I'll have to organize the shipping myself as too far from me to collect, any advice on the best option?
Thanks in advance all. .
You can buy decent suitable boxes from ebay, get the sender to wrap in a load of old newspapers, squashed cardboard etc. Pacelforce are the only people who will insure it for appropriate money at a reasonable extra cost, get them to collect it from the sender. Thanks in advance all. .
Will give Parcelforce a look. Cheers.
languagetimothy said:
Yahonza said:
I like these entry level Martins, especially the ones with cutaway. Here is mine, a Road Series, Sapele all through, very solid feeling, and sounds good amplified. The pickup system on these is really good. It has 12's on it though and I'll probably change them to 11's.
Very nice, I had a look at many including something similar to that. Eventually I just had to make a decision as we have a pizza restaurant gig next week. Good to have an excuse. And yeah I’ve been impressed with pickup systems in these. Not sure about the sound hole tone and volume controls, my other one has two simple dials on the shoulder along with a tuner “screen” The other one….yeah I know looks much the same but isn’t.SWoll said:
Looking for a bit of advice chaps. I've done the usual rounds over the years and looking for something a bit different to add to the current collection.
Came across Gordon Smith guitars as the idea of something made in England appeals, and have found what looks to be a really nice, recently built, used example for a reasonable price. I've put the spec through the GS configurator and it's about a third of the original cost as a pretty high spec.
Obviously they aren't an easy guitar to get you hands on in order to get a feel for them so I'd be interested in thoughts from anyone who has one.
Also, if I do go ahead I'll have to organize the shipping myself as too far from me to collect, any advice on the best option?
Thanks in advance all. .
I used to have a GS2 (I think that was the model!) back in the late 90's early 00's. Sold it to finance the purchase of a Les Paul, kinda wish I hadn't as it while it was a little "different" (think plank of wood, slightly odd shape to hold) it was somehow quite inspiring to play and had a lovely tone to it. Was listening to a recording I did with it a few days ago (which I won't subject you to!) and brings back fond memories.Came across Gordon Smith guitars as the idea of something made in England appeals, and have found what looks to be a really nice, recently built, used example for a reasonable price. I've put the spec through the GS configurator and it's about a third of the original cost as a pretty high spec.
Obviously they aren't an easy guitar to get you hands on in order to get a feel for them so I'd be interested in thoughts from anyone who has one.
Also, if I do go ahead I'll have to organize the shipping myself as too far from me to collect, any advice on the best option?
Thanks in advance all. .
hooters123 said:
SWoll said:
Looking for a bit of advice chaps. I've done the usual rounds over the years and looking for something a bit different to add to the current collection.
Came across Gordon Smith guitars as the idea of something made in England appeals, and have found what looks to be a really nice, recently built, used example for a reasonable price. I've put the spec through the GS configurator and it's about a third of the original cost as a pretty high spec.
Obviously they aren't an easy guitar to get you hands on in order to get a feel for them so I'd be interested in thoughts from anyone who has one.
Also, if I do go ahead I'll have to organize the shipping myself as too far from me to collect, any advice on the best option?
Thanks in advance all. .
I used to have a GS2 (I think that was the model!) back in the late 90's early 00's. Sold it to finance the purchase of a Les Paul, kinda wish I hadn't as it while it was a little "different" (think plank of wood, slightly odd shape to hold) it was somehow quite inspiring to play and had a lovely tone to it. Was listening to a recording I did with it a few days ago (which I won't subject you to!) and brings back fond memories.Came across Gordon Smith guitars as the idea of something made in England appeals, and have found what looks to be a really nice, recently built, used example for a reasonable price. I've put the spec through the GS configurator and it's about a third of the original cost as a pretty high spec.
Obviously they aren't an easy guitar to get you hands on in order to get a feel for them so I'd be interested in thoughts from anyone who has one.
Also, if I do go ahead I'll have to organize the shipping myself as too far from me to collect, any advice on the best option?
Thanks in advance all. .
I’ve got three Gordon Smiths currently, and have owned three others, all of which I now regret selling.
Very easy to play, with thin necks and wide nuts generally, and great pickups. If they suit you then they are great.
Only caveat here is all mine were built in the old Partington factory, not the new one…
gazza285 said:
Missed this first time round…
I’ve got three Gordon Smiths currently, and have owned three others, all of which I now regret selling.
Very easy to play, with thin necks and wide nuts generally, and great pickups. If they suit you then they are great.
Only caveat here is all mine were built in the old Partington factory, not the new one…
The original question and now your response has got me looking on eBay again... I was looking earlier this year and nearly bought a similar GS again.I’ve got three Gordon Smiths currently, and have owned three others, all of which I now regret selling.
Very easy to play, with thin necks and wide nuts generally, and great pickups. If they suit you then they are great.
Only caveat here is all mine were built in the old Partington factory, not the new one…
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