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 Post subject: What should I do???!?!? (Holy Discounted Guitar)Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:56 am 
I've been thinking about getting an Epiphone PR5E acoustic guitar for a while, and right now zZounds has one that's "blemished" for like 1/4 off. What's more, my dad just took back his guitar that I've been using so I currently have none at all, and that simply will not do. I have like $300 available to spend on something like this at the moment. So I need some advice: Do I go for the blemished one ($260) and take the chance of it being noticeably fugly, but have a guitar sooner and save $90? OR... Do I wait a little while and just get one new ($350, probably sunburst) after saving up a little more money? Oh and they only have one blem left, and it will probably go pretty soon, whether to me or someone else. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:59 am
get the blem. usually musicians friend blems arent bad... and im sure Zzounds isnt any worse... my epiphone LP standard goldtop is a 2nd.. because one of the side marker dots on the topside of the neck is off center... hmm... upon noticing that that model has a "select" top, rather than a "solid" top, i'd suggest waiting and getting something else... it might cost more, but i think that a solid top makes a TON of difference in response and volume... acoustically, not plugged in, of course. _________________ Now I never leave my zone, we're both alone, I'm going home... I wish I'd never seen your face. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:59 am
get the blem Blemishs tell stories and they give you something to talk about when you dont. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:15 am
If I were you I would try to find an older guitar like the Ventura, or Aspen line from the 70's, those guitars have huge sound that can take on any high prices Martin or Gibson. _________________ http://www.myspace.com/whisperingtrees |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:00 am
One of the reasons I've been considering this one is because it's smaller, because I am a little dude, and when I play jumbo/dreadnaught style guitars they are not only uncomfortable but also look kind of ridiculous. ...um, by the way. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:09 pm
...aaaaand I went ahead and ordered it earlier today, along with a set of Elixir strings. I'll let you all know how it is when it gets here. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:32 pm
i like the neck profile of that guitar. i have small hands. |
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:39 pm
Get the blem. If it sounds right, who cares. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 11:36 am
maybe im lucky or maybe its the part of the world i live in, but in the past 6 months i have bought two guitars at garage sales , both of them are from the 70s one is a Guild, tjhe other is a Yamaha, im so lucky i paid 20 dollars for both of em, so keep your eyes open , you never know |
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:16 pm
markr wrote: maybe im lucky or maybe its the part of the world i live in, but in the past 6 months i have bought two guitars at garage sales , both of them are from the 70s one is a Guild, tjhe other is a Yamaha, im so lucky i paid 20 dollars for both of em, so keep your eyes open , you never know That is a serious seven-leaf clover type deal there, man. |
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:11 pm
I'd get the blem, you have a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. I just bought a Pod Pro from zzounds that doesn't work, so I'll know in a couple days how good their return policy works. |
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 5:41 pm
INSTANT UPDATE !!! It arrived today, and it looks like the only thing wrong with it is that the little flowery thingie on the headstock (you know) is a little crooked. Sweeeeeet. It sounds and plays pretty nice, even though I still have to make some adjustments and change the strings, et c. Thanks for the advice y'all. |
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 2:41 pm
markr wrote: maybe im lucky or maybe its the part of the world i live in, but in the past 6 months i have bought two guitars at garage sales , both of them are from the 70s one is a Guild, tjhe other is a Yamaha, im so lucky i paid 20 dollars for both of em, so keep your eyes open , you never know how much do you think each is worth? _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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