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What do you think about buying acoustic guitar on the ebay.
I'm considering buying left-handed acoustic, but I don't have much money.
is it risky to buy a guitar on the ebay? (cheap price makes me concerned)
Answer
I suggest avoiding e-bay entirely when it comes to musical instruments. If I can't touch an instrument, I'm sure as hell not going to buy it - especially from someone who I don't know.
I've had friends who have had good luck - but they were very careful to do their research on the sellers history, the specific instrument, etc. (these were mostly high-end Gibson Les Pauls, and Rickenbacher basses). These were mostly for purchase in the US to resell in the UK though.
I've also had friends who ended up with knock-off junk (usually the rule goes 'if it sounds too good to be true - it is'). There are a lot of resources for telling what is and isn't the real deal, and if someone claims to have a Gibson Les Paul for $300, then you should probably keep looking.
Then there is the shipping aspect - even if you managed to find a decent acoustic for a good price, you have to have it shipped, and unless you want to shell out a fortune to insure it, it might end up being damaged - which could range from minor to completely destroyed (especially if it doesn't have a hardshell case - but even those aren't a guarantee).
Check pawnshops, and music stores for their used guitars. If you aren't sure what you are looking at, try to find a friend who knows guitars to come with you (or to take a look at a possible purchase prior to shelling out your hard earned cash).
Trust me - you don't want to end up with a 'GSO' (Guitar Shaped Object) as we call them.
I suggest avoiding e-bay entirely when it comes to musical instruments. If I can't touch an instrument, I'm sure as hell not going to buy it - especially from someone who I don't know.
I've had friends who have had good luck - but they were very careful to do their research on the sellers history, the specific instrument, etc. (these were mostly high-end Gibson Les Pauls, and Rickenbacher basses). These were mostly for purchase in the US to resell in the UK though.
I've also had friends who ended up with knock-off junk (usually the rule goes 'if it sounds too good to be true - it is'). There are a lot of resources for telling what is and isn't the real deal, and if someone claims to have a Gibson Les Paul for $300, then you should probably keep looking.
Then there is the shipping aspect - even if you managed to find a decent acoustic for a good price, you have to have it shipped, and unless you want to shell out a fortune to insure it, it might end up being damaged - which could range from minor to completely destroyed (especially if it doesn't have a hardshell case - but even those aren't a guarantee).
Check pawnshops, and music stores for their used guitars. If you aren't sure what you are looking at, try to find a friend who knows guitars to come with you (or to take a look at a possible purchase prior to shelling out your hard earned cash).
Trust me - you don't want to end up with a 'GSO' (Guitar Shaped Object) as we call them.
How much does an acoustic guitar cost in Copenhagen, Denmark?
Q. I am most likely moving to Copenhagen, Denmark in the fall and instead of bringing my acoustic guitar I am thinking of selling it here and buying a new, decent one there. Both as a means to not have to bring it and as a means for just a change. Answer in DKK or Dollars, please. Thanks!
Answer
I guess it really depends on what quality you want. I used to play acoustic guitar (classical music), and you get a wide variety of prices.
My cousin used to work for this large music-shop in Copenhagen, http://www.aage.dk/ .
If you go to the page click on "guitar og bas" in your left hand side, and then "guitarer" and then "klassisk/spansk". Then you get a price list of the classical guitars. Prices start at DKK 500 - but for a good one spend DKK 2000.
You can see another price list here for another shop:
http://www.guitarshop.dk/group.asp?group=99&sub=99
Høfner Guitars are very decent, and you can get one for DKK 1100.
If you enjoy listening classical guitar music watch out for Kaare Norge, who is probably the best danish classical guitar musician. You can download samples of his music on his website http://www.kaare-norge.dk/uk_version/index.htm (scroll down on your right hand side).
He often gives koncerts - it is well worth going!
I guess it really depends on what quality you want. I used to play acoustic guitar (classical music), and you get a wide variety of prices.
My cousin used to work for this large music-shop in Copenhagen, http://www.aage.dk/ .
If you go to the page click on "guitar og bas" in your left hand side, and then "guitarer" and then "klassisk/spansk". Then you get a price list of the classical guitars. Prices start at DKK 500 - but for a good one spend DKK 2000.
You can see another price list here for another shop:
http://www.guitarshop.dk/group.asp?group=99&sub=99
Høfner Guitars are very decent, and you can get one for DKK 1100.
If you enjoy listening classical guitar music watch out for Kaare Norge, who is probably the best danish classical guitar musician. You can download samples of his music on his website http://www.kaare-norge.dk/uk_version/index.htm (scroll down on your right hand side).
He often gives koncerts - it is well worth going!
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