Importing Guitars into UK.....would it pay?

[sb-1]

I have posted details of this on the 'Lets look at your guitars' thread

Any advice appreciated please.

[KemP]

I have imported guitars in the past and it works out well. I have had a couple of Les Pauls and a Fender Jazz bass from imported Japan. The cost the almost the same as to have bought them here but they were the color and specs I wanted. I would do it again

http://www.dutycalculator.com/ will tell you how much its going to cost in tax

[sb-1]

These are custom guitars from an established US guy for resale,I would be the sole agent for UK.

Please see the thread mentioned for further details. http://www.master-guitars.com/

Edited by sb-1 on Monday 4th July 11:15

[Mastodon2]

Please see my post in the other thread.

[55allgold]

sb-1 said:

These are custom guitars from an established US guy for resale,I would be the sole agent for UK.

How do you import custom guitars?

(genuine question)

[sb-1]

55allgold said:

How do you import custom guitars?

(genuine question)

I will let you know soon,I have yet to find out all the details!

[shirt]

'well known brand in the US'

as my scottish colleagues would say, git tae fk.

[55allgold]

sb-1 said:

I will let you know soon,I have yet to find out all the details!

You misunderstand. They cannot possibly be custom guitars if you import them to resell.

[AdeTuono]

Just in case you decide not to go back to the other forum...

Id re-think the scam angle, if I were you.

http://www.master-guitars.com/luthier/luthier.html

These aren't cheap guitars.

However...there's also this site...

http://www.bizearch.com/company/MASTER_Guitars_co_...

who seem to be trading off a very similar name. Based in Los Angeles, China(!). And with a turnover between $10,000,000 and $50,000,000 and less than 5 employees, they must be doing something right.

Don't touch; you'll get burnt.

[sb-1]

As I said on the other thread,I knew they are built in China,just not the details of the Chinese web site etc.
Here is a link to the Chinese factory,looks legit,not a scam?

http://bestune.cn/en/news/2010/0514/172.html

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 07:33

Master brand guitars are marketed through marz guitars and have been made for and sold to, among other famous names, wes borland of limp biskit (multiple 'cremona' models) and jimmy page (arpegionne' model w/bow).

We are always striving for the very best possible playability, quality and value at all price points and our near perfect '10' ratings for all master guitars on the harmony-central website shows that other people agree regarding the quality.

George gorodnitsky has also worked at a large guitar factory in china and is personally responsible for the designs of many guitars currently sold under the 'sx' brand name.

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 08:01

[anonymous-user]

sb-1 said:

These are custom guitars from an established US guy for resale,I would be the sole agent for UK.

Please see the thread mentioned for further details. http://www.master-guitars.com/

Edited by sb-1 on Monday 4th July 11:15

sb-1 said:

As I said on the other thread,I knew they are built in China,just not the details of the Chinese web site etc.
Here is a link to the Chinese factory,looks legit,not a scam?

http://bestune.cn/en/news/2010/0514/172.html

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 07:33

Master brand guitars are marketed through marz guitars and have been made for and sold to, among other famous names, wes borland of limp biskit (multiple 'cremona' models) and jimmy page (arpegionne' model w/bow).

We are always striving for the very best possible playability, quality and value at all price points and our near perfect '10' ratings for all master guitars on the harmony-central website shows that other people agree regarding the quality.

George gorodnitsky has also worked at a large guitar factory in china and is personally responsible for the designs of many guitars currently sold under the 'sx' brand name.

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 08:01

Sorry I'm confused how are the two the same thing? one is a cheap factory model made in 1,000's in China, the others are purporting to be one off custom designs hand made in the US by a Luther.

[AdeTuono]

Tell you what, just ignore what everyone here has told you, and carry on. You plainly know more than the assembled ranks, and we're all talking out of our arses.

If you're too naive to spot a con when it's both staring you in the face, AND being pointed out to you by all and sundry, you probably deserve all that comes your way. Good luck.

[sb-1]

AdeTuono said:

Tell you what, just ignore what everyone here has told you, and carry on. You plainly know more than the assembled ranks, and we're all talking out of our arses.

If you're too naive to spot a con when it's both staring you in the face, AND being pointed out to you by all and sundry, you probably deserve all that comes your way. Good luck.

I thank you all for your views etc,but I don't think I deserve that kind of reaction,what the hec is up with you?

I just put some links on here that points out its not a scam,thats is all For gods sake!

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 17:22

Edited by sb-1 on Wednesday 6th July 17:23

[sb-1]

OneDs said:

Sorry I'm confused how are the two the same thing? one is a cheap factory model made in 1,000's in China, the others are purporting to be one off custom designs hand made in the US by a Luther.

The George guy IS a well known Luthier in USA by all accounts,it does appear that he has a cheaper range that are being made in China to appeal to the masses.

It would seem to be obvious that $3000 guitars are not selling well in the present financial climate,that is why this is occurring.

[sb-1]

I am not altogether happy about this at the moment,so I have taken on board all your comments,I am not pig headed.

I have emailed a lot of questions to him,so will see if it comes to anything.
If I'm honest I think its a dead duck.