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Hello, all. Haven't been on the board in awhile and didn't notice you had moved. Anyways after reading an article in the San Dimas Charvel board about a specific guitar dealer, it has rekindled new anger in me...
I purchased a guitar from said individual about 2 years ago. Needless to say I've been had, not because the piece was not legit (it is) but because I was mugged big-time. I think things were a little misrepresented to me (the fact that he denies the existence of non-tilt headstock Barettas... well hindsight is 20/20). Then I had to leave my job, and needed to raise cash, so I sold two guitars to him (e-mail me for details) at a SUBSTANTIAL LOSS, considering what he sells them for, about 30-40 percent of listed. And these guitars were DEAD MINT, not refinished like the ones displayed on the site (again, hindsight....) He even offered me a job which I accepted and gladly gave my Social Security number. The night before I was to come in he reneges on the offer. It was then I checked what my stuff was really worth and boy did I learn a new life lesson...
While at the 'factory' I was given a tour. The man has blanks for EVERY BC Rich, even the neck-through's. Also, to my shock, many of the fancy guitars you see on the website are actually assembled there (again, e-mail for details).
Also, after picking up a $5000 McNaught, I noticed finish blistering by the fret-ends(!) where I guess the wood shrunk! Not on a $5000 guitar? Oh well...
Also, after inquiring on Kramer banana-head necks, I got a quote of $300-$400! I could get a San Dimas Strathead neck for not much more if that!
No thanks, sir! I've learned my lesson and will do my business elswhere...
I purchased a guitar from said individual about 2 years ago. Needless to say I've been had, not because the piece was not legit (it is) but because I was mugged big-time. I think things were a little misrepresented to me (the fact that he denies the existence of non-tilt headstock Barettas... well hindsight is 20/20). Then I had to leave my job, and needed to raise cash, so I sold two guitars to him (e-mail me for details) at a SUBSTANTIAL LOSS, considering what he sells them for, about 30-40 percent of listed. And these guitars were DEAD MINT, not refinished like the ones displayed on the site (again, hindsight....) He even offered me a job which I accepted and gladly gave my Social Security number. The night before I was to come in he reneges on the offer. It was then I checked what my stuff was really worth and boy did I learn a new life lesson...
While at the 'factory' I was given a tour. The man has blanks for EVERY BC Rich, even the neck-through's. Also, to my shock, many of the fancy guitars you see on the website are actually assembled there (again, e-mail for details).
Also, after picking up a $5000 McNaught, I noticed finish blistering by the fret-ends(!) where I guess the wood shrunk! Not on a $5000 guitar? Oh well...
Also, after inquiring on Kramer banana-head necks, I got a quote of $300-$400! I could get a San Dimas Strathead neck for not much more if that!
No thanks, sir! I've learned my lesson and will do my business elswhere...
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