Looking for a new guitar

[kosta]

Sounds like you need to take a long weekend trip to Montreal NEW YORK CITY my friend.

I mean, ya, we have guitars here.

Sorry the Canadian shops are not doing it for you Syl!

[sylnau]

I really like the look of a non trem JM with different pickup config.

[kosta]

F'n hell. Buy that thing. Immediately. Too good.

Or have someone build one to your specs.

[sylnau]

This is made by the Creamery in UK.
It's not here... but that's what I'm looking for.

Same thing in mahogany (stain black) with a fat neck would be awesome.

[kosta]

That could be built for $1000 - $1500 (USD) in parts I bet.

[sylnau]

who? potvin guitars?

[kosta]

I doubt Potvin would do it, but that build would be relatively simple for a luthier with decent experience.

[popvulture]

You're pretty close to Vermont, no?

http://www.crestonguitars.com

He will build what you want. I was just about to pull the trigger on an order at the beginning of the year but had to hold off due to an employment shake-up. As soon as I get back to having a little disposable income though, I'm back on it. Can't fucking wait.

[sylnau]

Yeah and I have been looking at their stuff since 2 - 3 years. But I would have to go through the customs with the guitar which might cost a lot.

[Chankgeez]

Get Creston to meet you at the border.

[popvulture]

Wow, that's super shitty... I didn't realize that would cost a lot just to bring a guitar across the border. How much are we talking, out of curiosity?

[sylnau]

Probably 15% and not sure if I have broker's fees to pay too.
And from my understanding in their FAQ. A Creston start at 2500 USD (3330 CAD).

[popvulture]

True, they're not cheap, but that's also fairly low for a totally custom guitar built buy a one-man shop. Sucks about the 15% fee though... I suppose you couldn't just say "hey, I already had this guitar, was just going over to play with a friend!"

[sylnau]

Yeah

But I'm not a pro musician and I'm not that good.
I don't want to pay more than 2500 CAD for a good one.

That's not going to be easy but I want to make guitar playing fun again!
I'm not happy with the tele.

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