Archtop f hole

[willsie01]

While caught in the throes of GAS I’m toying with the idea of an Epiphone f hole Archtop.
Anyone have any experience of these?

KR


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[OpsRes]

Hi Willsie,
Last summer I rented an Epiphone Century De Luxe Classic for 2 months and I absolutely loved the way it looked as well as the way it played. It felt a bit different from my Martin but I got used to it very quickly. It wasn't as loud as the Martin but to my ears it had a warmed sound.
Unfortunately I did not have an amp and so I couldn't tell how it sounded when plugged in but the reviews that I've read suggest that it is even better plugged in.
Cheers

[DarrellW]

Went to Stratford Monday and had a go with one of these
https://rguitars.co.uk/products/godin-5th-avenue-cognac-burst-sg-with-tric
If they had have had one in stock other than the demo model I would have gone home with one!!!
I’ve tried Epiphones, Gretsch and Ibanez they are nice but that Godin was just amazing!

[Cue Zephyr]

Maybe you can knock off some of the price getting the demo one. I'm always for getting the guitar you played in the store because that's the one you connected with.

[DarrellW]

Maybe you can knock off some of the price getting the demo one. I'm always for getting the guitar you played in the store because that's the one you connected with.

Unfortunately it wasn’t for sale, otherwise I would have had it!

[Cue Zephyr]

Unfortunately it wasn’t for sale, otherwise I would have had it!

What in the world? A demo model that's not for sale? Were you at IKEA?

[DarrellW]

What in the world? A demo model that's not for sale? Were you at IKEA?

No 🤣🤣🤣 he was hanging on to it just in case new ones were going to be quite a while to get hold of - I’m probably going to take another look and if I still feel the same get one on order, that way if new ones don’t turn up he would sell me the demo at a reduced price!

[Majik]

It makes sense to me.

Discounting a demo model of a guitar you don't intend to stock anymore is sensible, but it's not really if you have to replace it with a new one.

I know some shops would consider not taking the opportunity to make an immediate sale as a lost opportunity. But that doesn't always make good business sense.

Also, IME Richard is not that sort of salesman. He will do deals (he did a great one for me a couple of years ago) but his first concern seems to be that you get a guitar that you love.

Cheers,

Keith

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[MrBumble]

It makes sense to me.

Discounting a demo model of a guitar you don't intend to stock anymore is sensible, but it doesn't really if you have to replace it with a new one.

I know some shops would consider not taking the opportunity to make an immediate sale as a lost opportunity. But that doesn't always make good business sense.

Also, IME Richard is not that sort of salesman. He will do deals (he did a great one for me a couple of years ago) but his first concern seems to be that you get a guitar that you love.

Cheers,

Keith

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That's the way I dealt with demo equipment when I had my TV and HiFi shops very many years ago.

Also Richard does seem to be very genuine and although he's about 280 miles away from me I am very much minded that my next guitar will come from him (the present I've promised myself if ever I finish the BC).

[DarrellW]

Also Richard does seem to be very genuine and although he's about 280 miles away from me I am very much minded that my next guitar will come from him (the present I've promised myself if ever I finish the BC).

Absolutely, he’s one of the most genuinely concerned people in the business that you get an instrument that you will never want to let go of, I actually spent about 30 mins in his shop trying different instruments out before I found that Godin, it was his suggestion because I think he had figured out what might float my boat - he was spot on and he did warn me that they might not be available anymore but said if I ordered one I would get first refusal on the demo.
All in all a great guy and he runs a great business, ok not the best prices but his guitars are properly set up and his customer service is impeccable!

[joueur de guitare]

I have a very juvenile sense of humour, and I smirked when I read the thread title.

That's all. I have nothing useful to add

[DarrellW]

I have a very juvenile sense of humour, and I smirked when I read the thread title.

That's all. I have nothing useful to add

🤣🤣🤣
Trust you!!!