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There are several respected UK builders who could do something depending on how much you spend on the guitar.
Adam
I'm happy with a little valve amp (the smaller the better actually, it'll be for home use and I only have a small house) but the more I think about it it would be daft to blow a lot of money on a guitar if I don't have an amp that does it justice!
Adam
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/128730/fs-multiple-guitars/p1
As for amps, check out MJW too (all the other makers above are also great) some lovely low wattage Marshall types.
Good luck with whatever you decide fella.
The yard is nothing but a fence, the sun just hurts my eyes...
clarkefan said: Can I encourage you to make your Ma a key part of the backstory behind this guitar. The fact that it’s a milestone present from her, kinda makes it her decision at the end of the day. Steer her as best you can. And there’s been some good advice so far.
Elsewhere you mention Gordon Smith. I really like the idea of what they do. Established British builder, now overseen by Auden.
I made the mistake of jumping in and buying a guitar from a small builder - I won’t embarass them - but had a few problems with wiring, a duff tailpiece and bridge that didn’t match the nut spacings. Loved the body and neck design, but I lost faith/ patience with it and sold it.
if there’s a lesson, make sure you can do the touchy feely stuff before buying. Would Feline be prepared to allow you a chance to visit and chat, even though his main offerings are above budget. Maybe Auden/Gordon Smith would also be prepared to show you around. They might say yes.
I think it’s important to get a feel for overall weight, necks, etc as well as appreciate the quality of build. Drag your ma and family along for the ride*.
*Remember it’s also about the story.
Feline are going to be out of my price range, which is a pity because they look glorious! Gordon Smith may well be a contender but unfortunately I live in Northern Ireland so a trip to them isn't a possibility.
I might well just end up with a second hand Gibson, but I really would much rather buy something new, especially (due to my location) as I probably be buying blind.
It would simplify matters for me though to just stick up a WTB post here when the time comes and see what appears.
If I was buying used I'd hopefully be able to trust sellers enough on here to be honest with a used guitar (I will be avoiding eBay like the plague).
We shall see, it's not for ages yet, but it's important enough that it's probably going to be in my head until I'm holding whatever guitar I end up with in my hands!
If you want to buy new I'd suggest the best bang-for-your-mother's buck in a Les Paul would be something like a Tokai Love Rock LS150. Couple of tasty looking ones here - http://www.thelittleguitarshop.com/electric-guitars/tokai-guitars.html
If you could find an extra £250 down the back of the sofa, the LS186 on that page looks a stunner!
https://guitarvillage.co.uk/categories/guitars/electric-guitars/esp
I have a PR SCR which is great. Never played a Rees but I like the ideas he has.
One of the guitars inmost regret selling is a Gordon Smith (Graf) but haven't played a modern Auden one.
Worth mentioning that without a "big" name on the headstock the depreciation is massive.
Good luck.with the search - that's the fun bit
I had a recent Kiesel and it was flawless. Genuinely.
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
According to their contact page they're happy for you to visit the workshop to discuss your requirements, but they do ask you to phone first. I'm hoping to visit them in August, but I'm also hoping they'll have completed my order before then.... (I ordered through a dealer for a particular reason).
BTW, take a look at their Instagram page - there's a lovely single cut Graduate on there with a green burst:
As for "when am I ready?" You'll never be ready. It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it. - pmbomb
The only concern would be the recent reports of Gibson's quality control issues, but I realise that the internet can blow things like that WAY out if proportion!
This is for sale at the moment
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-07-08-AA-Flame-Top/263775194335?hash=item3d6a3a0cdf:g:lvQAAOSwvBpbLirv
There is the Guitar Depot in Bangor which sold a nice Les Paul recently that later showed up in the classifieds here. Check them out on Facebook. There is also pre-loved guitars N-I who always have lots of stuff on Gumtree and eBay. They are in Ballinderry. I am sure there are others. There are also a few flippers but you can join the dots with Google. If you fancy a drive to Dublin there is Some Neck which always seem to have an interesting selection.
Having said all of that, we are lucky here in that there are a number of Lowden and Avalon trained luthiers who are world class. Occasionally you see an electric guitar made by one of them show up for sale but not often.
I'll have a look at the guitar depot, and a wee trip down to Dublin for a guitar would be quite fun! I've heard mixed reports about Pre-Loved guitars NI though.
I never thought to search eBay by location!