Peach v Coda

TimmyO

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

Strat_a_tat_tat

Coda.... every time.

Moe_Zambeek

I'd go to Peach just because I really would love to try the fanfret baritone they have in just now!

Wazmeister

Coda - superior service in every way.

TheBigDipper

Why wouldn't you go to both and try as many guitars as you can before making your mind up? The best service in the world is nice if all other things are equal, but it doesn't matter a jot if the guitar that's right for you is at the other place. 

BigLicks67

Doesn't the guy from Peach use this forum, perhaps you can send him a pm.

TimmyO

TheBigDipper said:

Why wouldn't you go to both and try as many guitars as you can before making your mind up? The best service in the world is nice if all other things are equal, but it doesn't matter a jot if the guitar that's right for you is at the other place. 

I understand that - very sensible.

Both are 2.5-3 hour drive away and I'll be taking a midweek day out to go - probably can't do both same day (hmm...) - it's more about where will my research* day be better spent. 

I've only heard good things about both but not been to either. 

I shall ponder, ta :-) 

capo4th

Peach new store has to be worth checking out. 

Wazmeister

The real value of Doug and the team at Coda is aftersales; when it goes wrong, or you've purchased the 'wrong' item...

They have been superb on every occasion.

Not always the case at Peach, if im being completely honest. Just sayin'... imho, ymmv etc etc

rustneversleeps

I would use coda,as I've found after sales to be poor at peach.

stickyfiddle

I've always been happy with Peach, but Coda are really fantastic.

TheBigDipper

TimmyO said:

TheBigDipper said:

Why wouldn't you go to both and try as many guitars as you can before making your mind up? The best service in the world is nice if all other things are equal, but it doesn't matter a jot if the guitar that's right for you is at the other place. 

I understand that - very sensible.

Both are 2.5-3 hour drive away and I'll be taking a midweek day out to go - probably can't do both same day (hmm...) - it's more about where will my research* day be better spent. 

I've only heard good things about both but not been to either. 

I shall ponder, ta :-) 

OK, I understand a bit better. I've no recent experience of Coda (last time I went there they still had a place in Luton). I've never been a customer of Peach, but recently popped in to their new place en route home from visiting friends in Frinton. They're 2 mins drive away from the A12 exit at the football stadium. The downstairs performance space was still being fitted out. I was welcomed, given a tour and had a look around. Nice facility with lots of room, easy parking and plenty of expensive, desirable gear. I didn't pay too much attention to the acoustics because I wasn't actually looking for anything.

Have a great day wherever you go. 

ToneControl

You need to be able to test guitars out in a quiet room, do they both have that? It was 4 years ago last time I went to Coda, and the acoustics were upstairs I think, and it wasn't really quiet enough

Make sure you also try the many brands in the Acoustic Music Co in Brighton, which I believe has more top-spec Pro acoustics (i.e. Lowden prices and above) than all the other shops in the country put together, and does have a silent room to test guitars in

Wazmeister

Coda now has a separate Acoustic store

ToneControl

Wazmeister said:

Coda now has a separate Acoustic store

I thought I'd heard that, splendid. 
shame they aren't carrying the smaller-workshop £3k -£6k, Brands too

Jalapeno

Coda, but mainly beacause it's a LOT closer.

mellowsun

TimmyO said:

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

Coda have the largest selection of Lowden guitars in the country, I believe.

But there may be some models that Peach have that Coda don't have, so you could visit both

The last time I was in Coda, I was there for most of the morning trying out Lowdens, Santa Cruz and Collins. They have a nice sofa upstairs and they'll bring you coffee. It was a great experience, plus I found the guitar I was after.

Wazmeister

mellowsun said:

TimmyO said:

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

Coda have the largest selection of Lowden guitars in the country, I believe.

But there may be some models that Peach have that Coda don't have, so you could visit both

The last time I was in Coda, I was there for most of the morning trying out Lowdens, Santa Cruz and Collins. They have a nice sofa upstairs and they'll bring you coffee. It was a great experience, plus I found the guitar I was after.

Yep, mine was an expensive cup of coffee too !!!

Spent ages playing them all, thinking I'd buy a Lowden. In the end I bought a gorgeous Collings Custom

TimmyO

mellowsun said:

TimmyO said:

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

Coda have the largest selection of Lowden guitars in the country, I believe.

But there may be some models that Peach have that Coda don't have, so you could visit both

The last time I was in Coda, I was there for most of the morning trying out Lowdens, Santa Cruz and Collins. They have a nice sofa upstairs and they'll bring you coffee. It was a great experience, plus I found the guitar I was after.

Yes I'd been nosing on the site then realised yesterday they have about 50 (!) on the site - I emailed and asked those are all stock and they are :-)  Most of them are out of my price range mind - if I go Lowden it will be because one of the standard models floats my boat

mellowsun said:

TimmyO said:

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

The last time I was in Coda, I was there for most of the morning trying out Lowdens, Santa Cruz and Collins. They have a nice sofa upstairs and they'll bring you coffee. It was a great experience, plus I found the guitar I was after.

Ha - yes - after reading up on Lowdens and watching and listening to stuff I'm bound to get snagged by something completely different... 

guitarmangler

TimmyO said:

If you were heading out to try a bunch of Lowdens, and whatever other nice acoustics were there, would you choose one of these stores over the other?

:-)

Thanks!

Well I like coda music, and I like Peach.
But which is better ? Coda or Peach?
Only one way to find out ?

Fight! 

Sorry. I mean, go to both !

Sassafras

ToneControl said:

You need to be able to test guitars out in a quiet room, do they both have that? It was 4 years ago last time I went to Coda, and the acoustics were upstairs I think, and it wasn't really quiet enough

Make sure you also try the many brands in the Acoustic Music Co in Brighton, which I believe has more top-spec Pro acoustics (i.e. Lowden prices and above) than all the other shops in the country put together, and does have a silent room to test guitars in

Is that the one in St James St near Marine Parade?