Thomann Virgin

fish-head

Right so, I'm fairly sure I'm gonna order my dream guitar offa Thomann, a Gretsch 6120-60.



Only thing is there are a few things I'm worried about.

1.There's nowhere in this bloody country to try a new one out before I buy one. What are the chances they'll send me some duff factory runt?

2. Would it be set up by Thomann or is that something I should factor into my own costs?

3. What are the chances of it getting damaged in transit?

4. Is there anything else I should worry about besides my bank account?

Also, is there anywhere that might have one s/h?

Kenny_D

Chris has a few Gretsch guitars at the moment. Not the exact one you're looking for but you might find something you like better and at a better price. He's great to deal with. Just got a guitar delivered from him yesterday

www.chrisguitars.com

Thomann is fine to deal with as well. You'll not get a duff factory runt and if you do you can return it. It will have the factory set up. Hit or miss with this one as I'm not familiar with Gretsch setups. There is a slight chance it will get damaged in transit but I wouldnt worry about it as you're covered if it arrives damaged. I've had a piano delivered from Thomann without a scratch. Nothing to worry about really, they're a good company to deal with but I found they can be a little slow to email you back

Doctor J

GStormcrow wrote:

Just got a guitar delivered from him yesterday

:eek:

You know the rules, macht schnell mit der pics

fish-head

I'd go for one from Chris but I'm really set on this one.
Cheers for yer advice Stormcrow.

Also, what Doc J said!

feylya

Prep the banning button!

John

*puts on ban goggles*

Oh and the Gretsch looks fab. Big fan of them, I've been considering getting one for a long time.

Ancient1

Nice choice, fish-head.

I just checked out the Gretsch site and I started feeling all funny, so I had to log off quickly.

Damn you, fish-head.

Oh is this the new and improved John2? Welcome back dude.

John

Yeah, I'm more streamlined now. And it's great to be back.

fish-head

I don't see why everyone doesn't play one... wait. No, I wanna be the only man on boards with a Gretsch!

John

Just wait until I get a Tennessee Rose and we'll Tennessee who has the last laugh.

fish-head

Haha, nashvilley it'll be me.

Rustar

I hope both you Country Gentleman will Parton me when I say those are the worst jokes I've seen Chet.

fish-head

We'll continue this dicussion down the Country Club then. I happen to think we're the most hilarious comedy Duo Jet.

Steoob

everyone i know has had bad dealings with Thomann.. ordered a bass 2 months ago.. came ****ed.. sent it back and still haven't gotten a new one..

fish-head

Oh really? Jaysus H.

feylya

Everyone I have had reasonable dealings with Thomann.

Eoin Madsen

Yeah, I've never had or heard of any problems with Thomann that weren't resolved. I don't know any retailer, online or otherwise, that doesn't occasionally run into some kind of screw-up.

Karl Hungus

fish-head wrote:

I don't see why everyone doesn't play one...

Do you think it would sound good playing Nevermore or Morbid Angel with one?

John

Karl Hungus wrote:

Do you think it would sound good playing Nevermore or Morbid Angel with one?

Emphatic yes

fish-head

I'm with John on that one.

Gonna order it tomorrow on the phone..

John

Nice, don't forget pictures when it arrives and leave the key under the mat so I can come and play it.

fish-head

Yes Sir, I Will.

The pictures will be many and the rocka will be billy.
Setzerland here I come.

Johnny Storm

Steoob wrote:

everyone i know has had bad dealings with Thomann.. ordered a bass 2 months ago.. came ****ed.. sent it back and still haven't gotten a new one..

Steoob, tell us more, please. You'd be doing us a favour if you make us aware of potential problems.

david

There was a thread a while ago about his LTD bass AFAIK

fish-head

Just placed the order there. Ordered some other tidbits aswell, an SM57 and two of those little Dano pedals.

fish-head

It's been a day and still no e-mail to confirm.... Hmm.
Where's the trademark German efficiency?

jimi_t

fish-head wrote:

Just placed the order there. Ordered some other tidbits aswell, an SM57 and two of those little Dano pedals.

Fecker, was going to ring you to split delivery - I'm getting a CD Deck and some recording stuff in the next day or two. What are the danelectro pedals as a matter of interest?

fish-head

Tuna Melt and FAB Echo. Vintage style pedals at vintage prices..

STILL NO EMAIL!

feylya

Did you email/call them?

fish-head

I sent them an email the other day about my shipping address. I spose I'll throw them another. I can't really call them as I'm working every day cept Friday. If worse comes to worst, I'll call then.

fish-head

Latest news... all is go except for the fact that they haven't recieved the guitar from FMIC yet. So I dunno when the hell I'll have it..

Johnny M

You lucky lucky B*stard ! fair play its a dream guitar indeed. hope you can play some chet. I saw a vid on youtube of him playing mr sandman with one of these ...blew me away <:Oo oh yeah and thomann are reliable enough in my experience , ordered a tele from them and it came in perfect nick with a great set up too.

fish-head

I bought a Chet album two days ago after seeing a few vids of him on Youtube. That mo'fo' can play. Definitely going to learn to play some of that.

fish-head

Angry angry fish-head. They're expecting the Gretsch in on November 14th!
Two whole bloody months away! I'm either gonna find an alternative or just wait.. Currently searching high and low but alot of people are out of stock of them.

Kenny_D

Today's your lucky day fishy........

http://www.chrisguitars.com/gret06-6120-1960.jpg

Get onto him quick or it'll be gone

fish-head

Holy ****. I just sent him an e-mail. If me Dad's cool with it, Thomann can stuff themselves.

Kenny_D

Yeah. I got a guitar from chris just recently and he's a top bloke to deal with. It will arrive with a better setup than if you got it from thomann and you'll prob save quite a bit as the conversion rates are decent enough at the moment