CA Guitars out of business!

[cke]

Sad, but I thought they were over priced.

Really? In the RAW finish, I thought they are reasonable compared to the likes of  Rainsong. Equivalent to Larri -03's

Now I am seriously wondering If I should pick one up from a dealer who has several.  So Cargo, X, OX or GX?

[Zohn]

Bummer, what are my chances now for ever trying one out.... 

[gitnoob]

Now I am seriously wondering If I should pick one up from a dealer who has several.  So Cargo, X, OX or GX?

Cargo is the most unique and useful.   OX is probably the most versatile.    I went for both.   Already had a Cargo, and my new OX is enroute.   

[Blue in VT]

 
I knew I should have grabbed a Cargo when I had the chance....oh well.  I hope comes out with a more traditionally shaped carbon fiber travel guitar...like the cargo but parlor shaped....

Blue

[J. Hunter]

Such a shame.  I've been putting off buying a travel guitar until I could afford a cargo.  By far the best travel guitar I've ever played.  Superb.

[Mr_LV19E]

A/G magazine has a review of 6 travel guitars in this months edition, at the end of the article they list 17 more options including the Cargo. Many options to pick from but sad to see the company fold.

[cke]

So can any one compare the X to the OX?I may have a choice.

I have played the Cargo and GX.

[gitnoob]

So can any one compare the X to the OX?I may have a choice.

I have played the Cargo and GX.

There are some youtube videos directly comparing those two models.    I haven't had a chance to play either of them, but I have an OX on the way to me based solely on youtube vids and user reviews.

[tadol]

I think that more companies, including many well-established guitar companies, will be introducing models that incorporate more non-traditional materials. Martin is currently selling guitars that can at best be described as "plywood and formica", with printed graphics or grain. They, and others, see big profits possible in man-made materials, as well as the growing market awareness of high-retail guitars that are invulnerable to humidity and temperature.

CA, and others, have proven that guitarists will pay a good price for these instruments. We're sure to see alot more of them - unfortunately, CA won't be there to reap the rewards of all their marketing.

[petevee]

A guy on AGF was in the middle of a special order Forum Guitar from CA....O wonder how many orders were placed for that guitar...

That's too bad for the guys that were expecting one of those...too bad for the guitar industry in general.

It was disappointing to the AGF members but at least they all got their deposits back. The biggest looser in that deal was the dealer, LA Guitar Sales. The guy put a ton of hours in to the project arranging a custom model from CA and marketing it to the AGF members. I already have an OX but that custom AGF OX was calling my name big time. Ted tells me him and JR are talking about a custom AGF Larrivee.

[tadol]

Ted tells me him and JR are talking about a custom AGF Larrivee.

Tell us more!!!!!!!!! Any hints/ideas/thoughts about what they are planning?????

[cke]

Just returned from talking to Ted at LA Guitar Sales. And I bought one of his last (THE last?) Cargo's.   And the custom Larrivee idea is not just idle speculation - very early and too early tell if it is a go, but if at all possible I will be in on this one.

[JOYCEfromNS]

Ted tells me him and JR are talking about a custom AGF Larrivee.

Yep You got my attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SMan]

I wasn't in on the whole CA deal but it just seems to me that someone at CA had to know the plug was being pulled when the AGF CA special was going on and money was being deposited.  FWIW I have never had anything to do with Ted but it sure seems someone could have dropped him a hint so he didn't go through all the work he did.  It made me have a lot less sympathy for their (CA's) plight.  I do feel bad for all the workers and those who thought they had a guitar with a warranty.  Just Sayin'

[JOYCEfromNS]

 wonder who will resurrect, tough to say now til this economic dark cloud blows over