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happydayz182 · 2008-04-06 18:49:51

Theres a few old threads about them but i would like to know how good they are...Shipping times,Packaging.. etc ordering from uk seems to be a hell of alot cheaper than thomann these days..Ive heard people mention soundlive but the guitar i want(Fender Lone Star is a whole 100 pound more there)... I would be ordering a…

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Theres a few old threads about them but i would like to know how good they are...Shipping times,Packaging.. etc

ordering from uk seems to be a hell of alot cheaper than thomann these days..Ive heard people mention soundlive but the guitar i want(Fender Lone Star is a whole 100 pound more there)...

I would be ordering a Fender strat with vox ad30 amp and aloada straps,stands etc...oh and a boss rc2 pedal

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#2 06-04-2008 7:05pm

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yeah used them a few times before they're aok

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#3 06-04-2008 8:28pm

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I got some stuff from them before, including a big 4x12 cab and everything went fine.

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#4 06-04-2008 8:45pm

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cool...How long did it take?

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#5 06-04-2008 8:47pm

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Shipping is a standard £26 on all orders...big or small.

I got my Marshall JVM savage from them about 3 months ago.
Fairly quick delivery alright.......It worked out €500 cheaper than Thomann.

Just got 3 mic's from them this week. Another quick delivery.

Recomended from me....:cool:

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#6 06-04-2008 9:26pm

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yeh theyre really quick with deliveries. i got my bluesbreaker off them within 3 or 4 days!

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#7 06-04-2008 9:52pm

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+ u get tracking codes and the dude will ring u the morning of delivery

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#8 06-04-2008 10:21pm

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I had a really bad incident with this company when I used them. Ordered a keyboard off them in late december, in late Febuary they sent me out the wrong item (worth half the value I paid them). They then promised collection on two seperate occasions but nobody showed up. Eventually someone came to collect it in mid March and around last week I received a refund (losing about €30 in the euro>sterling>euro conversion)

I'd steer clear, but if your going to use them e-mail and make sure the item is in stock. Their prices can be cheaper than Thomann etc. but customer service was a joke from my experience.

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#9 06-04-2008 10:21pm

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They will only deliver to the credit card holders address.

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#10 06-04-2008 10:38pm

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I tried to order from them before and they cancelled my order the day it was due to ship. Didn't send me an email so I emailed them back and they said I had to ring my order in because "Dublin doesn't have a UK postcode". Of course it bloody doesn't!

I didn't bother ringing them. Stupid ****'s.

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#11 07-04-2008 7:15am

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Try Digital Village: www.dv247.com
Have ordered from them several times and never had any issue. Very quick delivery.

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#12 08-04-2008 5:50pm

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Ordered my Warwick from them and they were brilliant. Fast shipping and really friendly to talk to on the phone. They even gave me a discount cos they delayed shipping the bass by one day.

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#13 09-04-2008 1:07pm

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I bought a POD XT Live off them last year. It arrived promptly, safe and sound and I have been using and abusing it ever since .

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#14 09-04-2008 4:25pm

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yea.i bought some stuff of them as well(soundslive are much better for amps,some of there guitars are cheaper as well)if they dont have your guitar i am sure they can get it for you.

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#15 09-04-2008 4:39pm

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they do but is 100 pound more

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#16 09-04-2008 4:48pm

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ah.well then go with gak,sounds live are great mainly for amps(and some guitars)

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#17 09-04-2008 4:52pm

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sterling is at an all time low as well,so england is getting better all the time to buy stuff.

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#18 10-04-2008 5:22pm

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Hi, i have used them many times for large and small items. they have always been excellent and i have have never had any problems. Just to add to an earlier comment they are significantly cheaper on Marshall Stuff than anywhere i have seen. Example i got a Bluesbreaker 2*12 reissue for around 1050 euro delivered. The only issue i find is that they will only deliver to where your credit card is registered. I have seen some amps advertised 2nd hand dearer than the new price on GAK.

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#19 11-04-2008 11:12am

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Their prices are amazing - some of the cheapest around.

I'm going to be buying an orange head and cab from them very soon for about 1400 yo yos...

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#20 15-04-2008 11:20pm

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Is there issues with items not being in stock? i keep hearing this issue pop up...For example i would be ordering A 72 Tele deluxe,,a vox amp and a boss rc2 looper pedal...When i email them they just tell me to ring the "mail order department" which i never can get throught to

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#21 16-04-2008 5:17pm

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I think my Marshall JVM was not in stock, but the price was nice.
I ordered it and it came eventually. All for just £26.

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#22 16-04-2008 5:46pm

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Nice..How long did that all take?

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#23 16-04-2008 6:35pm

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darrenw5094 wrote: »

I think my Marshall JVM was not in stock, but the price was nice.
I ordered it and it came eventually. All for just £26.

THat was cheap! :eek:

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#24 18-04-2008 6:13pm

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happydayz182 wrote: »

Nice..How long did that all take?

About a week to arrive.....

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#25 20-04-2008 12:11pm

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I got my guitar and amp off them last summer.
Great price and fast too.

I recommend them.:cool:

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#26 20-04-2008 3:54pm

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try petercooks guitar world you have to ring them but they v cheap and v good to deal with I got a gold top with p90,s off them 800 euro cheaper than anywhere last year.

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#27 20-04-2008 8:32pm

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freshcream wrote: »

try petercooks guitar world you have to ring them but they v cheap and v good to deal with I got a gold top with p90,s off them 800 euro cheaper than anywhere last year.

How much did that boy charge you for shipping?
Great prices....:D

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#28 21-04-2008 2:19pm

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50 stg but I paid for overnight shipping

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#29 21-04-2008 7:25pm

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GAK lived up to their critics and didnt have my guitar inn stock...So i canceled and ordered off Dolphin Music which stated they had 1 in stock..I am just after realising that this was the "store" stock and for all online stock it says call for avability..Anyone knows Dolphin musics record of stock keeping?

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#30 13-09-2008 6:04pm

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happydayz182 wrote: »

Theres a few old threads about them but i would like to know how good they are...Shipping times,Packaging.. etc

ordering from uk seems to be a hell of alot cheaper than thomann these days..Ive heard people mention soundlive but the guitar i want(Fender Lone Star is a whole 100 pound more there)...

I would be ordering a Fender strat with vox ad30 amp and aloada straps,stands etc...oh and a boss rc2 pedal

Has noboby heard of Ireland's new Musical equipment Superstore and website X Music opening at the Red Cow in October ?

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#31 13-09-2008 9:01pm

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Gerry Forde wrote: »

Has noboby heard of Ireland's new Musical equipment Superstore and website X Music opening at the Red Cow in October ?

Yeah, it was discussed over in this thread not too long ago...THREAD

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#32 14-09-2008 8:48am

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Gerry Forde wrote: »

Has noboby heard of Ireland's new Musical equipment Superstore and website X Music opening at the Red Cow in October ?

"October" - what year?
Any decision yet on how much the discount for Boardsies will be?

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#33 14-09-2008 11:11am

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Gerry Forde, are you sure you are not working for this new store.

It's your first post man.

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#34 14-09-2008 12:12pm

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Gerry Forde wrote: »

Has noboby heard of Ireland's new Musical equipment Superstore and website X Music opening at the Red Cow in October ?

I have now, and will make it my business to avoid it seeing as you've signed up here to pimp it.

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