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Post subject: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:55 am
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Hi folks,

Has anyone here from the UK, placed an order for a Masterbuilt guitar?

If so, how did you find the experience?

Did you get to see and sign-off the spec sheet when you placed the order?

Did the Masterbuilder contact you at all during the process?

Would you recommend any UK-based dealers?

Thanks.


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:30 am
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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:59 am
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alainlafrance wrote:
CODA Music rules (specially Douglas)
Dealt many times with them for high £££ Fender Custom Shop guitars; top dealing every time.


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:30 pm
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Both, thanks for your replies.

Does anyone have any experience ordering a custom Masterbuilt guitar, in the UK?


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:51 am
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Leftyelliot if my memory is still good.

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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:35 am
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Yes I've had three since about 1995.

I didn't see a 'spec sheet' as such, I just gave the store a detailed description of what I wanted. Mine were fairly straight-forward, being EC type Strats (with flamed necks in two cases).

I didn't have any communication with the builders. There was some indirect communication with Alex the CS manager at the time, via my dealer, when I raised a question about neck finish.

All three were purchased from Sounds Great Music in Stockport, Cheshire, and they have always been superb to deal with.
Although I've not dealt with Coda Music, I've heard nothing but praise about them.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask away.

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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:04 am
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Thanks for the input, guys.

I'm going to go with GuitarGuitar, who I've order stuff from before. I've been told that yes, I'll get to see and sign-off the spec sheet, and yes, there'll be communication with the builder. They've just has a custom order delivered where the customer had email communication with the builder... sounds good!


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:37 am
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Any news on your order Johnny?
Can you tell me what kind of deposit & settlement is required on a UK based MB order?

All the best,
Jon


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:59 am
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jonthebass wrote:
Any news on your order Johnny?
Can you tell me what kind of deposit & settlement is required on a UK based MB order?

All the best,
Jon


(I'm not Johnny, but...) I've always put around £500 deposit down with the balance paid on delivery, on guitars ranging from about £3k-£5k. Always with the same dealer. Guess it will vary between stores.


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:07 pm
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Thanks Elliot and that gives me a rough idea.

Many thanks.


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:59 am
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I have had two master built.

The guys Ideal with really didn't have a clue about the process the first time so I had to push armed with info from this forum. I did get mail from Todd (first name terms) :) and we discussed the build but not the spec.
I got a spec sheet for the second on by contacting Simon, the UK master built rep in the UK. He is the mutts nuts as far as sorting stuff.

I downloaded the spec sheet and gave it to the guys in the shop.

You need to get the spec right first time otherwise you will get bumped back to the end of the queue.

When it finally arrives it is a glorious moment. Problem s then you need another one!


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Post subject: Re: UK Masterbuilt Orders... A few questions...
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:08 am
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Thanks for the info Shaky.


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