Guitars From Guitar Connection
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imkeith
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not very sure bout the pricing but it's a shop afterall.. usually shops who take in 2nd hands shouldnt charge to high.. but with that said for me usually i'll just take alook around soft's buy/sell or classified first before thinkin of elsewhat.. but it wouldnt be too bad if you manage to find a gem in the shop 
relinquish69
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their prices are reasonable but you have to do your own form of research & make a few trips down to the official retailers to compare prices. if not there is this possibility that you'd come running on soft saying this shop that shop cheat my money haha.
it's never an obligation to buy so yeah.
it's never an obligation to buy so yeah.
imkeith
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at times serious gas-ing leaves you no second trips
control ur gas...control...control...I SAID CONTROL DAMN IT!!
the_insomniac
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Shops have overheads to cover, so all things being equal, its normally cheaper to buy 2nd hand right here on the buy/sell forum
then again, shops are convenient and you can try freely..
then again, shops are convenient and you can try freely..
Whitestrat
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Considering the prices I got for my 57 Reissue Black Beauty and my John Mayer Cypress Mica Strat, i'd say his prices are farking good.
jskadiang
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Unless the shop owner thinks you can't afford it. >_>
the_insomniac
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hehe thats where a thick skin comes in handy.. after all its almost a rite of passage that we all went thru at some point or other
tried to thick skin my way to testing a guitar once. the assistant told me unless u really wanna buy then can test, if not we cant allow u. ok maybe its just me, i wanted to test a dean mustaine model lol
hammerslammer
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They have a good collection, but i would strongly advise that you do your research/bring a knowlegable friend before buying.
Its not a noob frenly place.
Its not a noob frenly place.
relinquish69
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hahaha! yeah I have to agree with that. doing homework is essential
but its a shop!! why cant they provide noob friendly services like sv??
loldude333
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I believe this debate about whether shops should be noob-friendly or not has been raging since forever. Here's my take:
Certain shops carry stuff that is more expensive and hence meant for people who know what they want and have a more advanced understanding about guitar. Therefore, it would be fair for the sales staff to expect a certain level of knowledge and understanding from the customer.
Other shops only carry stuff that is more geared towards noobs. These shops are pretty rare. Hence, i would expect the sales staff to be able to handle noob questions and requests without that tiresome 'oh-shit-i'm-dealing-with-another-noob' attitude. After all, they do stock stuff that is meant for these people and thus the customer has the right to know everything he needs to know before making the purchase.
Most shops carry a mixture of both high and low-end goods, hence the sales staff should expect to serve people from both ends of the spectrum. The problem is, with Singapore being a small market, there are few music shops around as compared to say the US. Thus, i feel that some of the sales staff acquire this 'oh-i'm-cooler-than-you' attitude because they've got a unique job. Thus, they tend to deride noobs and say that they're timewasters. I'd expect the sales staff to be at the very least more tolerant to noobs instead of just brushing them off as pests. This is a pitfall that quite a few local sales staff fall into, IMHO. I know that being in sales isn't easy, but your job is to make it easy for the customer, not for yourself. That's why i usually patronise places which offer friendly, personable service to everyone without discrimination like SV, whereas i tend to shun places which roll out the red carpets for 'pro' musicians while virtually slamming the door in the less experienced musicians' faces.
Just my 2 cents from my experience here.
Certain shops carry stuff that is more expensive and hence meant for people who know what they want and have a more advanced understanding about guitar. Therefore, it would be fair for the sales staff to expect a certain level of knowledge and understanding from the customer.
Other shops only carry stuff that is more geared towards noobs. These shops are pretty rare. Hence, i would expect the sales staff to be able to handle noob questions and requests without that tiresome 'oh-shit-i'm-dealing-with-another-noob' attitude. After all, they do stock stuff that is meant for these people and thus the customer has the right to know everything he needs to know before making the purchase.
Most shops carry a mixture of both high and low-end goods, hence the sales staff should expect to serve people from both ends of the spectrum. The problem is, with Singapore being a small market, there are few music shops around as compared to say the US. Thus, i feel that some of the sales staff acquire this 'oh-i'm-cooler-than-you' attitude because they've got a unique job. Thus, they tend to deride noobs and say that they're timewasters. I'd expect the sales staff to be at the very least more tolerant to noobs instead of just brushing them off as pests. This is a pitfall that quite a few local sales staff fall into, IMHO. I know that being in sales isn't easy, but your job is to make it easy for the customer, not for yourself. That's why i usually patronise places which offer friendly, personable service to everyone without discrimination like SV, whereas i tend to shun places which roll out the red carpets for 'pro' musicians while virtually slamming the door in the less experienced musicians' faces.
Just my 2 cents from my experience here.
imkeith
Banned
^^^^+1
well summarized...few years back when i picked up my guitar that was exactly how i feel at certain shop.. upon entering you get death glares and if you ask'd something usually you'll get a very cold reply.. thought i havnt come across any " im cooler than you customer"
haha... haha and yea gotta agree sv's one of the more friendly places and wallet friendly too
with that said yea as you know your stuff better it doesnt get that bad, i guess it's sad to say because they know that you'll be gettin em some commission?
well summarized...few years back when i picked up my guitar that was exactly how i feel at certain shop.. upon entering you get death glares and if you ask'd something usually you'll get a very cold reply.. thought i havnt come across any " im cooler than you customer"
haha... haha and yea gotta agree sv's one of the more friendly places
and wallet friendly too with that said yea as you know your stuff better it doesnt get that bad, i guess it's sad to say because they know that you'll be gettin em some commission?
PeanutDude
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From my past experiences with guitar connection, i'd say kevin gives very reasonable prices. I got quite a new J5 Triple Tele Deluxe at his store for $1500 with fender tweed case, and when i checked it out in swee lee, the same guitar was going for $3000+ with only a black softcase! Kevin provides awesome customer service, all my guitar repairs i brought to him with very good prices.
Damn i sound like i'm advetising his store...
Just MY two cents.
Damn i sound like i'm advetising his store...
Just MY two cents.
loldude333
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Yeah true. All those Cheena fakes are really ruining the 2nd hand market.........not just here but overseas too. And yeah, Swee Lee has one of the worst salesmen i've seen in my life............practically licks the boots of the angmohs who come in and buy a 4k Gibson without question then yells at 16 YOs who're looking for their first guitar to 'stop screwing around with the damn guitars'. True story, i believe he's still there.