Where to go for CS strat?

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kswilson89kswilson89 Frets: 222
edited March 2017 in Guitar
I'm looking to buy a new Fender strat, either American Vintage or Custom Shop... I live in Liverpool and there's very few, if any, dealers who sell these guitars. I'd be looking to travel somewhere to try out these guitars as I'm not a fan of purchasing before playing. Where do you think would have the largest selection of AV or CS strats to try out? Thanks
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  • fretfinderfretfinder Frets: 4978
    Mark at Guitars4You always has a good selection. 

    @guitars4you ;
    250+ positive trading feedbacks: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57830/
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  • IvisonGuitarsIvisonGuitars Frets: 6838
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    Mark at Guitars4You always has a good selection. 

    @guitars4you ;
    Yup, 

    Mark would be my No.1 choice if I was in the market.

    After that and a bit further afield for you there is Peach or Coda.
    http://www.ivisonguitars.com
    (formerly miserneil)
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  • richardhomerrichardhomer Frets: 24793
    Mark is the closest to you - great guy who knows his product inside out. 
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  • Strat54Strat54 Frets: 2331
    Yes Coda or Guitars4You, have a look on their websites to see if they have anything you fancy first. I'd stick to the Custom Shop because those American Vintage guitars have small frets with a tight 7.25" radius but also because their flash coat finish can chip just by looking at it, and the chips seem to come off down to the wood which doesn't look so great on a shiny new guitar. Take your time, play plenty.
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  • MoltisantiMoltisanti Frets: 1131
    +1 on @guitars4you worth the drive, decent chippy too

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  • I've got a CS Tele and Strat from Mark. His prices are good and he has a good range. Each time I bought I must have taken well over an hour of his time. 
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283

    Another vote for the two names here - Coda is 60-90 minutes away from me, and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

    If I was closer to Guitars4You, they'd also feature, great stock levels and great presence on here.

    I wouldn't go to GuitarGuitar - whenever I've been in Camden and used one as a demo, just felt like the worst of CS to me - bad relics, badly set-up and not the best wood etc.

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  • fandangofandango Frets: 2204
    Mark at Guitars4You always has a good selection. 

    @guitars4you ;
    +1 for Mark at guitars4you. Very knowledgeable, and a great guy to boot. Though you should contact him first before pitching up at the shop.
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  • crunchmancrunchman Frets: 11413
    It would be a long way but if you wanted to travel and make a day of it then Guitar Village, Andertons, and the Epsom branch of Guitar Guitar are all within 40 minutes drive of each other.  Their combined selection would probably dwarf anything any single shop had to offer.
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    edited March 2017
    Mark @guitars4you is a genuinely nice guy who really knows how to look after his customers. 

    Buy there with absolute confidence..





    If only he did CS basses.... ;)
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  • kswilson89kswilson89 Frets: 222
    Great, thanks for all the replies. It seems Guitars4You is the way to go.
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    Great, thanks for all the replies. It seems Guitars4You is the way to go.
    You know it makes sense ;)
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  • sm55onlsm55onl Frets: 28
    I can personally vie for Mark at Guitars4You....maybe you can check out his stall/table at one of the upcoming Northern Guitar Shows.
    Also, i can't go along with some of the cynicism of GuitarGuitar on here - Robert (Wilson, Glasgow) was extremely helpful when buying my recent acquisition - Custom Shop Relic Strat, Special Edition, '57 reissue.
    Also, i have bought a few off of one of the lads on here, 'Tone Clone'....he has a varying inventory so maybe worth getting in touch ?
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  • guitars4youguitars4you Frets: 14034
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    Thanks for the comments guy - @kswilson89 - click on www.guitars4you.co.uk to view current stock but I have a host of stock arriving in the next 10-0 days as well - similar variations on a similar theme - call me to chat further etc with any questions - Mark
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  • kswilson89kswilson89 Frets: 222
    Thanks for your replies, everyone. @guitars4you I've had a look at your website and your focus on customer service and the fact you give a detailed description of each guitar goes a long way. I'll be in touch soon for sure.
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  • guitars4youguitars4you Frets: 14034
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    Thanks for your replies, everyone. @guitars4you I've had a look at your website and your focus on customer service and the fact you give a detailed description of each guitar goes a long way. I'll be in touch soon for sure.
    call me as and when with any questions etc etc - best wishes and keep an eye on the web as more stock on the way - albeit with new prices following prices changes post Brexit
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  • rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1374
    edited March 2017
    Your man is

    @guitars4you ;;
    An official Foo liked guitarist since 2024
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    rsvmark said:
    Your man is

    @guitars4you ;;
    Keep up at the back, there!!
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  • rsvmarkrsvmark Frets: 1374
    rsvmark said:
    Your man is

    @guitars4you ;;
    Keep up at the back, there!!
    Sorry. Doing my best!
    An official Foo liked guitarist since 2024
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  • richardhomerrichardhomer Frets: 24793
    I'd recommend Guitars4you
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