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I don't like these kind of threads. Make me feel icky.
At the moment I'm looking for:
* Hamer Watson, SS2, Vintage S, T62.
* Music Man Luke 1, Luke II
Please drop me a message.
(formerly customkits)
Can’t say I’m surprised and although I’ve always thought this would be like getting a guitar built by Mr Bean, (but that’s because I happened to be on the Old thread) I have 100% sympathy for people who have been stung by this. Consumers shouldn’t have to research the Profit margins of a boutique builder before purchasing. Something was advertised for a set price, the consumer has a reasonable expectation that they will get something fit for purpose for that agreed price.
We all have our own opinions about gear and we all disagree from time to time but god damn, this is consumers being scammed consistently over a long period of time. If there’s one thing we should ALL be able to agree on, it’s that unscrupulous manufacturers should be driven out of the business.
In the words of the Navi “Oel ngati kame....”
They were truly great guitars; the fit, finish. feel and consistency was every bit as good as his more expensive guitars, just with cheaper components and woods.
It is (or was) possible to make quality guitars at that price point in the UK even as a solo luthier. Just not like this, apparently.
** why the heck should a skilled guitar maker be making the same or less money as a shelf stacker in Aldi/Tesco/Lidl or some other menial job is beyond me.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
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The point was, though, that the Series 2 guitars weren't about profit, they were about getting people through the door. Most S2 owners ended up buying more expensive guitars from him (which was where the profit lay), and thus they paid for themselves.
(formerly customkits)
This isn’t really about not charging enough for a custom instrument, it’s about someone who isn’t competent to consistently build guitars and has a history of misrepresentation and dishonesty that’s ended up in court.
He needs to STOP until he’s able to deliver a product that is fit for sale EVERY time.