Guitars Which is a good guitar to buy?, Need help on getting a "GOOD" Guitar
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 Jul 22 2007, 08:28 PM
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5,231 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: Pea Jay  
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QUOTE(Cello @ Jul 22 2007, 06:28 PM) To fix confusion, the pricing is the same but currency, salary and tax price are totally different. Erm... you mean purchasing power, don't you.    |
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Jul 22 2007, 08:37 PM
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767 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Brisbane, Australia 
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QUOTE(led_zep_freak @ Jul 22 2007, 08:28 PM) Erm... you mean purchasing power, don't you. Nononono.I mean, the salary Malaysian get it isn't enough. Plus, the music instruments tax are just too much. So, the purchasing for you guys are really a pity.  |
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Jul 22 2007, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(ReeveX.com @ Jul 21 2007, 10:12 PM) u should try out the Taylor GS with maple back n sides...it's even better....so far the best taylor i've tried...even better than then 14k taylor.... only problem with that maple back/side and spruce top GS tayloru should try freeman guitars sometimes...not only becoz i'm a student there..but the fact that the guitar there is quite good....full solid wood guitar at less than 2.5k....is worth trying it out.... is its 17k price tag  [iirc la]lol This post has been edited by sean392: Jul 22 2007, 09:32 PM |
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Jul 22 2007, 10:29 PM
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840 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: "Pee" Jay
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QUOTE(sean392 @ Jul 22 2007, 09:31 PM) only problem with that maple back/side and spruce top GS taylor where got so expensive....9k+ only la....is its 17k price tag [iirc la]lol |
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Jul 22 2007, 10:51 PM
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9k ar??
haha dun remember very clearly alr but i remember there was a 17k one right? i biased more towards maple guitars tho =p |
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Jul 22 2007, 11:02 PM
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4,765 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kuala Lumpur
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QUOTE(Cello @ Jul 22 2007, 08:37 PM) Nononono. isnt that stil purchasing power?I mean, the salary Malaysian get it isn't enough. Plus, the music instruments tax are just too much. So, the purchasing for you guys are really a pity. |
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Jul 22 2007, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(Cello @ Jul 22 2007, 08:37 PM) Nononono. there is no tax on malaysian instruments, only a 10% import duty.I mean, the salary Malaysian get it isn't enough. Plus, the music instruments tax are just too much. So, the purchasing for you guys are really a pity. while if im not mistaken, in the UK its a 17% tax on instruments. its expensive here cos the shops mark it up real high. |
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Jul 23 2007, 01:29 AM
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767 posts Joined: Apr 2007 From: Brisbane, Australia
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Jul 22 2007, 11:07 PM) there is no tax on malaysian instruments, only a 10% import duty. Okay, I didn't know that but seems like my friends in town can simply get their instrument easily.while if im not mistaken, in the UK its a 17% tax on instruments. its expensive here cos the shops mark it up real high. |
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Jul 23 2007, 07:17 PM
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3,396 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: KL
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Unless you're a really wealthy person or already an established musician, if I were you I'll probably settle for a Yamaha. If now you already plan on getting a Taylor, then what's next? A friggin Martin? LOL... No offence meant.
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Jul 23 2007, 07:23 PM
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ehh wait.
if hes already got a taylor... why downgrade to a martin?  |
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Jul 23 2007, 07:30 PM
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3,396 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: KL
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He was asking opinions on guitars like SXs, Ibanez so I thought he wouldn't have had a Taylor.... but I might be wrong. Ermm.. Buying for his son/daughter maybe??
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Jul 23 2007, 08:04 PM
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840 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: "Pee" Jay
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Jul 23 2007, 07:23 PM) ehh wait. haha...then aim for a greven or lowden custom....wahahahaif hes already got a taylor... why downgrade to a martin? |
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Jul 23 2007, 08:17 PM
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ed claxton /matsuda > all
=p i heard several lowdens b4 some were fantastic some were not so fantastic [but still very very nice] This post has been edited by sean392: Jul 23 2007, 08:23 PM |
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Jul 24 2007, 12:36 AM
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840 posts Joined: Jan 2005 From: "Pee" Jay
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QUOTE(sean392 @ Jul 23 2007, 08:17 PM) ed claxton /matsuda > all yup....there's is two types of lowden....some are made by other luthiers under the supervision of george lowden n some are made by george lowden himself...avalon guitars used to be a part of lowden guitars but now no more....=p i heard several lowdens b4 some were fantastic some were not so fantastic [but still very very nice] n lowden guitars are hell expensive(for us)...base price is already 3850 pounds.... |
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Jul 24 2007, 03:54 AM
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someones selling this for RM4.5k, used of cos.
Gibson Cutaway J-180 EC Custom built... Handmade acoustic-electric with venetian cutaway body and onboard controls. Maple Back and Sides, Famous Starburst MOP Inlay, Pickup System, Gold HW. This post has been edited by Everdying: Jul 24 2007, 03:55 AM |
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Sep 3 2008, 06:09 AM
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try washburn or takamine..
both r good stuff dude.. |
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