Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:27 pm
I just got an email back from the Dave Grohl company. He sent close up pics and they look immaculate. They also come with a hard case.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:40 pm
On one hand I'm salivating at the mouth for some of these cheap cheap lovelies. On the other hand I fucking fear for being able to buy a big name brand guitar again without worrying if it's kosher or not.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:43 pm
HahaThomas wrote:Thom, I think you're gonna end up responsible for a sudden increase in chinese guitar exports... You should get a commission.
Yeah I think you definitely have to be careful. The one I ordered from had completed 1200 or so with 100% feedback.Noirie. wrote:I've saved a seller who looks legit and has something like 30 completed orders. A majority of them either have none or one or two.
Tread with caution me thinks.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:45 pm
yeah, I always feel like sites like there, people are going to take your money and run.
$300 is still a lot to pay when the guitar may be made out of plywood, not have a truss-rod, and just be a piece of crap, that is assuming, they even ship you anything.
$300 is still a lot to pay when the guitar may be made out of plywood, not have a truss-rod, and just be a piece of crap, that is assuming, they even ship you anything.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:45 pm
This is definitely a problem - you really have to know what you're looking for in the future I think. There are small differences, but most are replaceable - I can see a lot of people being sold these as legit.Dave wrote:On one hand I'm salivating at the mouth for some of these cheap cheap lovelies. On the other hand I fucking fear for being able to buy a big name brand guitar again without worrying if it's kosher or not.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:45 pm
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:51 pm
That's a good clone of a recent Epi... scary for me as I'd never be able to tell from pics (although on second glance it appears to have no serial #) and yet still go for it if it was on eBay for a good price.George wrote:SHHIIIIT
pelham blue SG with vibro
http://www.tradetang.com/for-sale/-1965 ... 01151.html
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:53 pm
Ahh didn't see it was the Epi headstock. Sort of meh.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:22 pm
I'd still probably buy one of those Mustangs. This Daphne blue 'Stang looks nice. And this Blonde looks real purty too.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:33 pm
Remember to check sellers feedback before you buy guys. I checked one of them that is selling the Jazzmasters and the negative feedback said the guitar received looked nothing like the one in the photos (which was likely an actual US one).
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:58 pm
I've not read all this thread and i did not want to dampen Thoms thread but... My local dealer said Trade Tang can be quite random to deal with. If they dont have exactly what you want they will send a variation of it thinking you will be pleased then be offended if you are not. By variation it may be from pups to headstock shape to the actual model. Quality is a lottery too.
Just thought i'd state what may already be obvious.
Just thought i'd state what may already be obvious.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:51 am
Totally - I don't want to be a massive advocate for TradeTang, there must be some really hit and miss sellers on there. I did spend a while looking at feedback and making sure that I was in contact with one with a lot of sales. I am also lucky that I could meet up with the guy and see/play the guitar before I handed any cash over. That said, I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
The End
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:57 am
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes...again
Can you picture what will be
So limitless and free
no more need for Squiers, Epiphones and any other budget brand crap, we can eliminate the middleman, go straight to Chinese. It is tempting
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes...again
Can you picture what will be
So limitless and free
no more need for Squiers, Epiphones and any other budget brand crap, we can eliminate the middleman, go straight to Chinese. It is tempting
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:59 am
Thom wrote:Did you read my "Gibson" LP Custom thread?61fury wrote:Is it possible that some of these Chinese guitars are well made?
Yes I did, but after I posted, it's impressive
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:44 am
Post pics of pics please.Punkacc9 wrote:I just got an email back from the Dave Grohl company. He sent close up pics and they look immaculate. They also come with a hard case.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:07 am
I don't think those are fender pictures. The renaldo has a seperate jack plate portion linked to the main pickguard. That guard looks more like avri aside from the horn controls missing.NickD wrote:So tempted.Thomas wrote:Ranaldo Jazzblaser w/WRHB
Pretty much certain these are pics of the actual fender though.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:26 am
I looked at the Fender pics and the Thurston JM has the seperate jackplate. Lee has the one piece guard.HNB wrote:I don't think those are fender pictures. The renaldo has a seperate jack plate portion linked to the main pickguard. That guard looks more like avri aside from the horn controls missing.NickD wrote:So tempted.Thomas wrote:Ranaldo Jazzblaser w/WRHB
Pretty much certain these are pics of the actual fender though.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:10 am
this. those are totally fender pics.daftsupernova wrote:I looked at the Fender pics and the Thurston JM has the seperate jackplate. Lee has the one piece guard.HNB wrote:I don't think those are fender pictures. The renaldo has a seperate jack plate portion linked to the main pickguard. That guard looks more like avri aside from the horn controls missing.NickD wrote: So tempted.
Pretty much certain these are pics of the actual fender though.
if the results are good, i may order one of these.
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:55 am
LOOK AT YOU PEANUTBUTTERS BOWING DOWN TO YOUR CHINAMAN OVERLORDS
HELL NAW USA ALL THE WAY
HELL NAW USA ALL THE WAY
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:07 pm
Anyone feel Japans/Indonesia's quality has been a lot better then USA lately for fenders or is it just me? I think these Chinese guitars are probably good quality. And that custom Les Paul looks really superb. I would post the pictures of the Grohl guitar but my fucking Flickr is getting full as hell. I'm gonna have to make another account I guess. If anyone wants to see more pictures of the Grohl guitar, pm me your email and I'll forward the email to you(: