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#233955 - 06/11/05 05:19 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: SparkCollector]
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I see that instrument is a short scale (I've just started looking into what's available in short scales) . Unfortunately, I wouldn't buy a guitar that I haven't tried out first so it's to bad we're not closer.<br><br>
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#233956 - 06/11/05 05:24 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: drjohn]
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Yeah, John, I feel the same way. That's why I only advertised it locally.<br><br>About the only guitar I'd by without trying it first is a Carvin electric. They have a great reputation, a generous return policy--plus, you can only buy retail at one of their outlets in California.<br><br>I've played a couple Carvins and have enjoyed them immensely.<br><br>As for acoustics...I wouldn't even buy a high-end Martin, Taylor or Takamine without having it in my hands first.<br><br>Addendum: John...If you're in the market for an acoustic, you owe it to yourself to find a dealer near to you who carries <A HREF=http://www.garrisonguitars.com/>[color:TEAL]<U>Garrison Guitars</U></FONT></A>. They have a glass-fiber skeleton with wood overlay and play and sound like a dream for not a whole lot of money (relatively speaking).<br><br>

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#233957 - 06/11/05 07:12 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: steveg]
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'Course, there's the other PIA with these kinds of sales. Guy answers my ad at 10AM. He makes an offer a few bucks lower than the ask, I accept, he asks for my phone # so he can call me for an address and directions when he's ready ready to leave, and I still haven't heard from him.<br><br>Obviously, he changed his mind or found a better deal. Fine. But how about letting me know so I don't sit around the house all day when there are other things I can be getting done? Rude. And consistent with the way people do biz in So. Fla. <br><br>
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#233958 - 06/11/05 09:25 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: steveg]
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Yeah...that sucks. <br><br>In the past couple months, I've done 4 in-person local sales that I listed online. I just e-mailed them the directions, but some do insist on calling because a lot of people don't accept e-mail as a legitimate form of communication. <br><br>

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#233959 - 06/12/05 05:45 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: SparkCollector]
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Oh come on, send it. I'm sure her husband brother will be so excited to get a new "item listed above."<br><br><br>

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#233960 - 06/12/05 05:59 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: SparkCollector]
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<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>If you're in the market for an acoustic, you owe it to yourself to find a dealer near to you who carries Garrison Guitars.<p><hr></blockquote><p>No Garrison dealers within 800 miles. They also don't make a short scale, which is what I'm interested in. I presently have a Taylor, Guild and ancient Goya 12 string. <br><br>I have small hands, the reason I'm interested in the short scale. I figure if a short scale was good enough for Robert Johnson it ought to be good 'nough fo' me.<br><br>
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#233961 - 06/12/05 06:09 PM Re: Should I set the hook? [Re: drjohn]
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See, that's the thing, John.<br><br>I like lots of space and both the 24.75" scale and the 1.65" nut-width is just a bit too small for my hands. Middle registers are OK, but down near the nut I have a tough time isolating 1 fingertip to 1 string, particularly on some of the more dificult and oddly fingered jazz chords.<br><br>

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