Thomann bargains: Gibson lefty firebird and Fender modern player jaguar

underdog

markj;355100" said:

Would import duty have to be payed on these?

No it's in the EU. You will delivery is quicker than most UK companies too.

not_the_dj

markj said:

Would import duty have to be payed on these?

@markj no, it's from within the EU. Only thing to watch in the exchange rate might differ.

ToneControl

markj said:

Would import duty have to be payed on these?

no tax, free shipping, send it back for £15 If you don't like it

Only catch is: currency transfer fees - use a credit card that adds no currency conversion cost - check out money saving expert to get a good one

ToneControl

does anyone know if those pickups are the standard size (i.e. can be upgraded if I get silly)?

Drew_TNBD

I don't like Firebirds.

frankus

Kudos for getting the thomann search ot deliver anything!

I've been extracting data from computers for over half my life - that seach bar is shite.

ToneControl

bought a jag

not_the_dj

I do like those Jags, I was pretty tempted when they came out at full price, but now that's a real bargain!

littlethoughts

ToneControl said:

bought a jag

my apologies for sharing the link

ToneControl

  littlethoughts said:

ToneControl said:

bought a jag

my apologies for sharing the link

can you write a note to my Mrs please?

ToneControl

thanks for the link!

Thomann do some really good deals when there is an end-of-range sell off, always worth keeping an eye on their stock

longjaw

Tried to resist but just bought the lefty Firebird!

Be interesting to see if it's any better than the MIK Tokai Firebird I had which was a bit mediocre.

xSkarloey

@longjaw Let us know how you got on. 

blueskunk

Drew_fx;355156" said:

I don't like Firebirds.

I fookin love fatbirds

littlethoughts

I am now responsible for three fretboarders having to have an awkward conversation with their significant others.

shuikit

@littlethoughts, are you by any chance a florist by trade?

xSkarloey

/\ I'm sure I heard his surname was Thomann.

littlethoughts

shuikit said:

@littlethoughts, are you by any chance a florist by trade?

It is a very circuitous way to drum up business, but hey, it works!

ToneControl

Jag arrived today

Amazing for the cash, Feels like a Mex to me. pups not as nice as Mississippi queens of course, but they would cost more than this instrument

Action, etc set up well, even though no real relief in the neck. intonation needs a tweak, and earth wire to bridge is not working - but Thomann say they will pay a local luthier to fix it. They did this before when a stop tail pin was not fitted right.

Not sure what to use on this 24 inch scale. I normally use 9-46 on my strats (and everything else in EADGBE). Maybe I should tune it up a tone?

littlethoughts

ToneControl;359215" said:

Jag arrived todayAmazing for the cash, Feels like a Mex to me. pups not as nice as Mississippi queens of course, but they would cost more than this instrumentAction, etc set up well, even though no real relief in the neck. intonation needs a tweak, and earth wire to bridge is not working - but Thomann say they will pay a local luthier to fix it. They did this before when a stop tail pin was not fitted right.Not sure what to use on this 24 inch scale. I normally use 9-46 on my strats (and everything else in EADGBE). Maybe I should tune it up a tone?

Glad to hear it is up to snuff and thomann are taking care of the wiring issue! I've always liked hybrid sets on shorter scale lengths but I think most people would tell you to go for 10s or 11s...