Where should I go tomorrow? Acoustic guitar shopping question

Rich31k

So my day off turned into half a day off. But that’s the way it goes!

Nonetheless, had a good few hours at GG Birmingham. Nearly left with a nice 714ce, but wasn’t completely happy with it. 

The staff were great and left me to my own devices, giving input when asked. 

The search continues…

Mellish

@Rich31k ; - at least you know now that it's a nice store, staffed by friendly guys.

Glen is the store manager  btw  

Soupman

@bertie I see you have a horizontal Taylor too....

Mellish

Soupman said:

@bertie I see you have a horizontal Taylor too....

Oh well *he can*, it's only other people...



 

bertie

Mellish said:

Soupman said:

@bertie I see you have a horizontal Taylor too....

Oh well *he can*, it's only other people...



 

   LOL   very good  

had......................... long gone to a producer friend in Cornishland   

idiotwindow

Wazmeister said:

Top drawer and best service is Coda Music. Full stop - Doug and his team are brilliant, especially when it goes wrong or you change your mind.

Yes, given a choice, I wouldn't buy a guitar or amp from any other dealer. Doug replaced my amp not just once, but twice, in a period of 6-7 months. He even offered me my money back after the second amp developed a fault. I imagine most dealers would have just taken it in for repair. When I bought a CS Gibson (the one in my avatar) from Coda, Doug told me that if I didn't get on with it, I could bring it back. Fortunately, I'm only about half an hour's drive from Stevenage but I would certainly travel much further to buy from Coda if I had to.

WezV

take a 10 minute drive to Burton for Pete Oakley's Guitar Superstore. 

bertie

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Rich31k

WezV said:

take a 10 minute drive to Burton for Pete Oakley's Guitar Superstore. 

I’ll check it out thank you. Despite having grown up in Etwall, and having friends/family in Burton, I’ve never heard of Pete Oakley’s!

WezV

He has had a few small and very cramped shops in Burton since the 90's, now has a bigger one where you can actually see stock

He has a good mix of stuff for a smaller shop.  Last time I was there the highlights where some rather expensive Collings and a good selection of Maton's, along with the usual suspects.   Might not be what you are after, but worth a look if you are close by

guitarjack66

WezV said:

take a 10 minute drive to Burton for Pete Oakley's Guitar Superstore. 

Sounds like a place that would feature on The Simpsons or Family Guy.You'd say the store's  name fast and repeatedly,while having those 50 foot high inflatable figures that flop around outside the door.