Wbic/em Shorts Refund Problems....

[riffdaddy]

I've contemplated an R7, but I have a couple of hangups with them. First off, I'm not a Goldtop guy. I like them, but I don't want one as my primary guitar. I'm sure I'll get a few as I amass my collection of Les Pauls over the next 20 years, but I'm a sunburst guy. Second, the Burstbuckers aren't doing anything for me. It's a good pickup, but I like the '57 Classics better.

Besides, my Standard is an exceptional piece (I get the opportunity to cherrypick my instruments  :D  ). As a Gibson guy, I'm sure you know the difference between a guitar that was built within acceptable tolerances and one that was really done well. This one would classify as the latter. Furthermore, if I really want to play a guitar that'll blow every other electric out of the water, I'll just pick up my '55 ES-225T. I used it a little bit today for a Baba O'Reily kind of sound, and it just killed me to hear how dynamic this 50-year old guitar is, especially considering how utterly uncollectable the 225's are.

The music for the service was absolutely stellar today. The rhythm section was really firing on all cylinders. Seldom do I leave gigs feeling this elated. This was one of those days where a great moment was created and musicians connected on a higher plane. If only every gig could be this good...

[1954Gold]

I've contemplated an R7.. I'm not a Goldtop guy.. I'm a sunburst guy... Burstbuckers aren't doing anything for me I like the '57 Classics better.  As a Gibson guy...

Gold is a matter of individual taste, but I can't see spending the $ on the "flame" "curl" ect of a top. Can't believe the price differential between an R7 and an R9. I agree on the BB vs the 57 classics, but I am very happy. I just wish the neck was a little slimmer, but I have very big hands so I can live with it. Regarding Gibson, and Martin for that matter, they had better keep an eye in the rearview mirror, cause Larrivee is definitely coming up in the left lane. For the money a D-03 will cause you get a Martin lam and no Gibson.

[1954Gold]

I'm a relative minimalist when it comes to guitars.  Basically, I have a strat, LP and now a Larrivee.

Minimalists usually are seen with Telecasters...  :D  

[atlantic]

A "relative minimalist" has a strat, LP and a good acoustic.  A "minimalist" only has a Tele.  ;)  

[orsino]

And a "minimal minimalist" has an L-01 B)  

[riffdaddy]

Larrivee 03's and Martin 15's fall in about the same price range. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Martin has certainly polarized its offerings in that price range to suit flatpickers and strummers--notice that they quit building anything with a 1-3/4" nut for under $1,200 retail. Larrivee, on the other hand, caters to a larger pool of players in every price range. This is definitely to their advantage.

Still, there are four Martins on my wall, and the only Larrivee up there is a soprano uke (I also have a Morgan 12-string, which could probably be counted as a Larrivee also given the similarity in construction). Martin is definitely doing something right...

[riffdaddy]

Oh, and a true minimalist has an Epiphone Les Paul strung up with two bass strings.  :rolleyes:  

[1954Gold]

Larrivee 03's and Martin 15's fall in about the same price range. Martin is definitely doing something right...

I am thinking about a D-15 for blues acoustic stuff ...the minimalist in me likes the mahog top and mellower sound -and they are going for $595 w/ free UPS at 8th St. in Philly, which is below the D-03 street pricing. I am also pondering a rosewood Larrivee as well since I like the quality and craftsmanship. Too bad Martin is moving more production to Mexico, would like to see the jobs stay here.

[unclrob]

Hey I love tele's,there my main electric's.I own a lot of acoustic's.
PS we should start a new tread here so we can move beyond this tread.It doesn't look good to keep this tread.Let's all meet in Other Guitar's...... B)  

[Zmony]

PS we should start a new tread here so we can move beyond this tread.It doesn't look good to keep this tread.Let's all meet in Other Guitar's...... B)

Yes, please, let's get back to refundgate...

Nathan has followed up with me personally over the last few days and resolved my refund issue - I confirmed the refund this morning.

While I'm still unsure on whether I'd buy from EM Shorts again, Nathan has convinced me that if he had his own store I'd certainly buy from him  (assuming he had a reasonable return policy, ofcourse)  :)

Lance Z

[fitness1]

My sentiments exactly......they need to move out of the '50's! ;)  

[Fstpicker]

It's nice to have someone you can trust like Nathan around to deal with, especially when things get difficult to figure out sometimes!

Nice work, Nathan. I may have to call on you next time I order a Larrivee.

Jeff