Duende Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have noticed with the pound so week against the dollar there are some bargains to be had, especially on high end Les Paul's. here is a VOS 1959 Les Paul from Guitar Centre for over $7000 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Custom-1959-Les-Paul-Standard--VOS--Electric-Guitar-520184-i1435200.gc Here it is on a UK site for £3699, around $5000!! http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=gbslpr9vowcnh1 The 57 Black Beauty is around $4800 in GC and in places like Peter Cooks in London £2700, about $4000. I remember in the old days when I visited the US I always dreamed of bagging a 'half price' guitar. Those days for now have gone for me and other British people? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 thanks for the heads up, i'm in the market for a les paul custom natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 When a currency is weak, it makes imports more expensive. I think if anything, these prices are a reflection of difficult trading conditions courtesy of the 'credit crunch' - people are cutting back on big purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Its really crazy at the moment. Like you say, all imports have gone up drastically. Its kinda good news and bad news for me though. I paid £1500 for my new 08 LP standard in October, and they are now almost £2000 anywhere you look. However, my plans to buy a new Traditional in a couple of months have been hampered as they have risen from about £1300 to £1700! I can't win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Matt in 86 I was stationed in the UK' date=' in Suffolk at RAF Lakenheath and it was a great time to buy stuff. The pound got down to 1.06 per quid. Good deals, I purchased my Marshall then. Also way back then Jim could not give away his amps so they were cheaper than Peavey. [/quote'] Are you still in the services? Recent politics aside as a dedicated musician I find the discipline and ethos of the forces inspiring! Suffolk! cool. When I was in the US last August I was surprised that mach 3 razor blades in walmart were the same as I pay for them in London. It is tradition LOL we are meant to be deer in comparision! Other guitars like the Les Paul Custom are £1999.00, about $3000. So only $300 cheaper than a new one in Guitar Centre. All this talk is making me want a new axe...NOW!!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 You have tasted England for sure! Sadly it is considered racist by many people in England to promote the English flag and be nationalistic. I am unashamedly English! I love Vaugham Williams, Benjamin Britten, Shakspeare, James Bond, Clapton, Alan Holdsworth, Julian Bream, The Beatles, The Stones, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, Pink Floyd, English pubs and football :) LOL Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 The pub names being similar, the unspectacular-ness of Soho...yep :) completely agree there. I always find Soho even now just run down and seedy! Did you go to the legendary Denmark Street? It is a tiny and slightly run down looking street near Leicester square but has umpteen guitar shops and has great rock and roll history! The long haired shop keepers always seem to be in the middle of a sandwich while a cigarette burns away in a near by ash tray LOL. Dare I say some of them seem a bit grumpy too!! If you ever make it here again give us a call. My wife and I run a guitar society and our whole lives are music! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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